August 20, 2024 Where are America’s Healthiest Communities? A dozen Pennsylvania communities were ranked among the healthiest in the country, per a new report released this month by U.S. News & World Report.
August 19, 2024 Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Enters Second Month The federal government continues to monitor a critical shortage of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC blood culture media bottles that has affected patient care.
August 14, 2024 A CDC Alert for ‘Fifth Disease’ The CDC has issued a public health alert for the seasonal respiratory virus parvovirus B19 that appears to be increasing in the U.S.
August 07, 2024 A Critical Need for More Blood Donors This week, the American Red Cross said its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25 percent during July.
August 06, 2024 The Statewide Effort to Combat Xylazine The Pennsylvania Department of Health is highlighting the need to address the emergence of a new drug in the state’s illicit drug supply.
August 02, 2024 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Temple Health HAP's annual Achievement Awards honor hospitals and health systems for their innovation, creativity, and commitment to patient care. The Achievement Awards showcase and share member hospitals’ and health systems’ successful programs and best practices.