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.
August 01, 2024 Celebrating Pa. Donor Day Today marks PA Donor Day, a time to celebrate the lifesaving gift of organ donation and call for all Pennsylvanians to sign up as organ and tissue donors.
July 30, 2024 A Return of COVID-19 this Summer Like previous years, COVID-19 is making a summer comeback with 20 states reporting “very high” viral activity level.
July 24, 2024 Public Health Agencies Warn of Critical Blood Culture Bottle Shortage The CDC and state public health officials are warning hospitals this week about a critical shortage of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC blood culture media bottles that could disrupt patient care.
July 15, 2024 Concerning Global Childhood Immunization Levels Global childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023, leaving many without life-saving protection.