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.
July 11, 2023 A National Action Plan for ‘Tranq’ The federal government today released a national response plan to combat the rise of illicit fentanyl spiked with the animal tranquilizer xylazine.
July 10, 2023 5 Health Care Workforce Stats to Know Pennsylvania is facing one of the most severe health care workforce crises in the nation, but we also have an important opportunity to transform care across the commonwealth.
July 07, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital 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.
July 06, 2023 How Pa. Medicaid Disenrollment Compares to Other States The number of Medicaid beneficiaries removed from coverage since the end of continuous enrollment varies widely across the U.S., with Pennsylvania ranking near the middle of the pack.
July 05, 2023 How Many Pennsylvanians Have COVID-19 Antibodies? Nearly all Pennsylvanians had COVID-19 antibodies through vaccination or a previous infection through last year, according to a new nationwide study.
July 03, 2023 Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4 State fire and environmental officials are urging everyone to stay safe during the July 4 holiday, emphasizing fireworks safety amid the ongoing drought conditions and elevated wildfire risks.
June 30, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Allegheny Health Network Jefferson Hospital 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.
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 28, 2023 House Passes Staffing Ratios Mandate The state House of Representatives today approved legislation that would impose government-mandated nurse staffing ratios in Pennsylvania hospitals, sending the measure to the Senate.