September 25, 2023 How Pennsylvania Ranks for Obesity Obesity is becoming an increasingly more prominent public health challenge, according to new data from the CDC.
September 22, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight—Penn State Health Penn State Health and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, announced a new partnership to offer fully funded educational opportunities for aspiring and current health care professionals.
September 21, 2023 Another Round of Free COVID-19 Tests The federal government plans to make another round of free COVID-19 tests available starting next week.
September 20, 2023 How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Varies from State to State Pennsylvania’s state leaders are urging Medicaid beneficiaries to update their contact information to ensure they are ready for reenrollment.
September 19, 2023 Another ‘Tripledemic’ of Respiratory Viruses? The updated COVID-19 vaccine is heading to pharmacies and provider offices this week as infectious disease experts urge everyone to plan ahead for the upcoming cold and flu season.
September 18, 2023 A Call to Support the Nation’s Blood Supply A challenging run of climate-related disasters and a summer donation shortfall contributed to a national blood shortage, the American Red Cross announced earlier this month.
September 15, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight: Reading Hospital – Tower Health 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.
September 14, 2023 A National Effort to Prevent Sepsis The federal government is launching a national hospital effort to identify sepsis and save lives.
September 13, 2023 New COVID-19 Boosters: 5 Facts to Know 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.
September 12, 2023 5 Facts about Medicare’s Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Program The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs selected for the Medicare’s prescription drug price negotiation program.