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Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians. This week, Reading Hospital – Tower Health welcomed its new class of high school interns.

The federal government is launching a national hospital effort to identify sepsis and save lives.

Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines are expected to be available from pharmacies and health care providers next week. CDC recommended the updated vaccines for everyone six months and older.

The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs selected for the Medicare’s prescription drug price negotiation program.

The nation’s health misinformation challenge continues to grow, but there’s an opportunity to take action before false claims become entrenched, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The federal government has launched a new department to address the growing cybersecurity threats against the U.S. health care system.

St. Luke’s University Health Network recently announced the creation of the Cultural & Linguistic Workforce Development Centers—a new joint venture with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley.

Pennsylvania is developing a master plan to support the quality of life of older adults.

Amid reports of a new variant, public health officials are continuing to monitor new COVID-19 hospitalizations for signs of a potential fall comeback.

This year, Temple Health received the Living the Vision award for its outstanding project to improve health outcomes and health equity by identifying and addressing barriers to patients’ health.