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August 21, 2025

Where Americans Get their Health Information

How people take in health information is changing during the digital age.

But a new report from Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that few Americans truly trust most of the health information they receive online—and so-called influencers are not the primary source they go to for health advice.

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.

July 30, 2025

Study: Children’s Health Declining in U.S.

In a new study by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, researchers found that the health of American children was declining across several key indicators, including increased chronic illnesses, higher rates of physical and mental health conditions and related symptoms.

July 24, 2025

Patients Increasingly Seek Health Answers from AI

While primary care providers remain the most trusted, main source of health information, more and more people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

July 15, 2025

What’s Next for COVID-19 Vaccines?

One of the makers of the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine this month received approval for its shot for young children who are at increased risk for severe disease, company officials announced.

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