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The Shapiro administration recently announced the commonwealth’s new initiative to develop a maternal health strategic plan. The plan, announced during an event last month, seeks to address disparities in care and ensure pregnant women have access to the prenatal and postpartum care they need to live healthy lives.

U.S. hospitals and health systems continue to work toward financial stability after years of uncertainty following the pandemic.

About half of U.S. parents report that they face overwhelming levels of stress during the week that hinders their ability to function, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general.

As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are approaching retirement just as the need for health care is rapidly growing. Hospitals, health systems, and the health care community are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians and our 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.

CMS announced the results from the first round of price negotiations between Medicare and the makers of 10 of the most used and expensive prescription drugs.

The U.S. saw some encouraging progress in the ongoing effort to improve teen mental health.

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has kicked off the process for 2025 rate changes for plans on Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, Pennie.

This week, the American Red Cross said its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25 percent during July.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is highlighting the need to address the emergence of a new drug in the state’s illicit drug supply.