October 01, 2024 Pennsylvania Hospitals Recognized for Outstanding Patient Safety The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 22 Pennsylvania hospitals for their exemplary results delivering safe patient care.
September 26, 2024 What to Know about Obesity in the U.S. Two new CDC reports show how the high prevalence of obesity continues to pose a public health threat across the U.S.
September 25, 2024 Key Changes for 988 on the Way An important change could be coming to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, federal officials announced today.
September 24, 2024 What’s Next for the State’s Maternal Health Strategic Plan? The Shapiro administration this week convened a roundtable discussion in Philadelphia to answer questions from the local community and talk about the state’s maternal health strategic plan.
September 23, 2024 Trends in Addiction and Treatment are Changing in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s health care providers are continuing to monitor trends in drug overdoses and illegal drug use across the commonwealth.
September 20, 2024 Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month State agency leaders and advocacy organizations gathered in Harrisburg this week to focus on suicide prevention.
September 19, 2024 Another Telehealth Extension Advances in Congress The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week advanced a two-year extension of pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were set to expire at the end of the year.
September 18, 2024 A National Strategy for Family Caregivers Family caregivers serve a critical role to support loved ones across generations.
September 17, 2024 Supporting National Voter Registration Day Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy.
September 16, 2024 What Comes after the Summer COVID-19 Wave? Following an uptick in COVID-19 cases, public health officials are monitoring the rollout of new vaccines that are designed to help prevent a severe respiratory virus season.