February 20, 2026 AI Chatbots and other Emerging Health Tech Trends The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can provide valuable assistance, but these new platforms must be implemented carefully to avoid misinformation and bias.
February 18, 2026 A Second Flu Wave? Pennsylvania flu cases ticked up last week but remain low overall, matching similar national trends.
February 12, 2026 Pa. Sees Encouraging Viral Trends for Flu, COVID, RSV Pennsylvania’s winter respiratory virus season continues to show signs of easing, as cases for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all on the decline.
February 06, 2026 5 Measles Cases Reported in Pa. Five measles cases were confirmed in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported this week.
January 27, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics Breaks from the CDC on Childhood Vaccines The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continues to recommend childhood vaccines against 18 diseases, diverging from CDC guidance released earlier this month.
January 23, 2026 Red Cross Declares National Blood Shortage The U.S. blood supply dropped about 35 percent last month, creating a severe nationwide shortage, the American Red Cross warned this week.
January 22, 2026 Pa. House Republican Policy Committee Focuses on Challenges in Rural Health Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals play a vital role in their communities, but they need support to ensure their long-term stability.
January 20, 2026 Pennsylvania, U.S. See Drop in Flu Cases Flu activity continues to decrease in Pennsylvania and the U.S., but it’s too early to say if we’ve passed the peak of the season.
January 14, 2026 When will we Hit Peak Flu Season? After a busy start to the flu season, Pennsylvania saw some encouraging trends as hospitals continue to manage high levels of respiratory illness.
January 13, 2026 Caring for the Commonwealth: Penn State Health Pennsylvania’s hospitals are advancing care in exciting ways that support their patients and their communities.