June 20, 2024 U.S. Uninsured Rate Plummets 26 Percent from 2019 The number of Americans without health insurance declined by 8.2 million from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the CDC.
June 19, 2024 An Emphasis on Health Equity on Juneteenth Juneteenth, known as America’s Second Independence Day, provides an opportunity to recognize a critical milestone in the nation’s history while noting the work ahead to advance health equity in Pennsylvania and beyond.
June 07, 2024 Putting a Spotlight on Safe Health Care Workplaces On #HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.
June 06, 2024 A New Tool to Monitor Tickborne Illness The Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to help both residents and health care providers monitor tickborne diseases throughout the commonwealth.
May 30, 2024 HHS Releases a National Plan on Aging The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a national plan for healthy aging and “age-friendly” communities.
May 23, 2024 Overdose Deaths Declined during 2023, but Crisis Continues For the first time since 2018, the U.S. reported a decline in overdose deaths last year, according to preliminary data released this month.