August 29, 2024 Parents Under Pressure 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.
August 28, 2024 A Bold Plan to Create the Nursing Workforce of the Future The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AICUP) of Pennsylvania this week launched a bold new initiative to grow the nursing workforce, bolster nurse education, and expedite graduation time for new nurses.
August 27, 2024 Free COVID-19 Test Program is Returning this Fall Following a summer upswing in COVID-19 cases, Americans will once again be able to acquire another round of free COVID-19 tests at no charge.
August 26, 2024 Pa. Announces Plan to Bring More Out-of-State Physicians The State Department today announced a plan to make it easier for physicians from other states to work in Pennsylvania.
August 23, 2024 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Pennsylvania 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.
August 22, 2024 Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use The FDA today approved the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine to be available this fall.
August 21, 2024 Workforce Solutions Spotlight: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 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.
August 20, 2024 Where are America’s Healthiest 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.
August 19, 2024 Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Enters Second Month The federal government continues to monitor a critical shortage of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC blood culture media bottles that has affected patient care.
August 16, 2024 Achievement Awards Spotlight Reading 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.