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Five of the country’s leading employers have taken a national pledge in support of electronic prior authorization reform.

Today is the deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s 2026 general election. Eligible voters must complete the online voter registration application by 11:59 p.m. today to register for the November 3 election.

Recognizing that treating the effects of lead exposure is not enough, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health launched Lead-Free Families, a comprehensive, $50 million lead poisoning prevention program designed to address the problem at its source. Lead-Free Families is the first of its kind in the United States to be 100 percent funded and led by a health system.

Wayne Memorial Hospital hosted an event with state leaders yesterday to formally launch the PA Nurse Shortage Assistance Program. 

Building healthier communities in low-income areas starts with understanding the challenges residents face before they lead to serious health problems. Housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, financial pressures, and limited access to care can all contribute to health disparities and make it harder for people to stay healthy.

Thousands of Pennsylvanians go to the hospital every winter due to respiratory viruses, and now is the time to protect your health.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. With the midterm election approaching, now is a good time to make sure you know when, where, and how you can vote in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 measles cases, the Department of Health reported on Monday.

The state continues to be at center of the resurgence of the virus.

State officials this week announced the statewide launch of a sexual assault evidence tracking system will begin later this year.

CMS this week announced average premiums for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans would remain stable for 2027.