July 18, 2023 America’s Rate of Gun Deaths for Children and Teens Far Surpasses Other Nations The U.S. continues to have significantly more child and teen firearm deaths than its global peers and the margin is only growing, according to new analysis released today from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
July 12, 2023 The Mental Health Toll on Parents and Teens The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a call to action to support youth mental health, but the emotional wellness of parents and caregivers has often been overlooked.
June 29, 2023 Code Red Concerns for Pa. Air Quality Pennsylvania continues to grapple with air quality issues due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires, with all of the state falling under a code red warning.
June 26, 2023 Pa. Health Systems Score Well in National Scorecard Pennsylvania’s health care system is among the best in the nation, especially for preventable hospital and emergency room admissions, and for reducing 30-day mortality rates.
June 19, 2023 Reflecting on Health Equity for Juneteenth On Juneteenth, HAP recognizes that bias and structural racism—both within health care and the larger community—are unacceptable and serious threats to Pennsylvanians’ health. HAP also emphasizes the importance of ongoing work within the hospital community to advance health equity.
June 14, 2023 5 Ways AI Could Challenge Emergency Preparedness If you haven’t been paying attention to artificial intelligence (AI), it’s time to up your situational awareness.