HAP's Latest News

August 15, 2025

HAP Achievement Awards: Pottstown 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 25, 2025

Study: Maternal Mental Health is Declining

The mental health of mothers in the U.S. is declining, according to a new seven-year study of self-reported physical and mental health released by JAMA Internal Medicine. 

May 27, 2025

Why Drug Overdoses are Declining

A new report from the CDC indicates there were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before—the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

May 08, 2025

Barriers to Mental Health Care for Older Adults

More than one in four U.S. adults age 65 or older report having a diagnosed mental health condition or experiencing isolation and/or emotional distress; yet many did not receive care from a mental health professional, a new survey found.

April 10, 2025

Mental Health Access a Challenge in Rural Pennsylvania

Rural Pennsylvanians are faced with many challenges when it comes to mental health care, including access, stigma, economic barriers, poor internet service for telehealth visits, and a shortage of mental health professionals.

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