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.
December 16, 2025 Flu, COVID-19, RSV Increasing in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s respiratory virus season is underway ahead of the winter holidays.
October 20, 2025 What will this Respiratory Virus Season Look Like? We are just a few weeks away from the start of cold and flu season in Pennsylvania.
February 28, 2023 Why COVID-19 Situational Awareness Still Matters as National Emergency Ends With the COVID-19 public health emergency ending May 11, it is a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished during the past three years.
February 14, 2023 It’s Time to Evaluate Your COVID-19 Response Every successful emergency manager’s toolkit includes an honest appreciation for analysis and feedback.
March 15, 2022 What Does Our Future Preparedness Look Like? We know we’re just one crisis away from putting our emergency plans into action, whether it’s for an infectious disease, a wildfire, or an emerging cyber threat.
November 15, 2021 Don’t Let Staff Shortages Undermine Your Emergency Preparedness We’re maintaining everyday operations while trying to stay ahead of a novel virus. Then, there are the staffing shortages.
October 15, 2021 What to Expect During an Unpredictable Flu Season COVID-19 has changed the landscape for infectious disease planning, mitigation, and response.
July 07, 2021 The Hidden Effects of the Pandemic on Pennsylvania’s Health Care Community It’s been more than a year since the pandemic hit Pennsylvania. The current numbers indicate that the light at the end of the tunnel is growing each day, but the fight against COVID-19 continues in the commonwealth with hospitals and health care workers at the epicenter.
June 01, 2021 Patient and Family Engagement: Recovering from the Pandemic Part one of three: through a three-part blog series, we explore the importance of considering the impact of and strategies to engage patient and family engagement.