April 26, 2024 The Bird Flu Explained The USDA and other regulatory bodies continue to provide public health updates on the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza that has made headlines in recent months.
April 25, 2024 A National Strategy for Suicide Prevention The White House this week launched its national strategy and first-ever federal action plan for suicide prevention.
April 18, 2024 Drug Shortages Reach New Highs during early 2024 U.S. drug shortages reached record levels during the first quarter of 2024.
April 11, 2024 A Shared Commitment to Black Maternal Health Black Maternal Health Week amplifies the voices of Black mothers and birthing people to advocate for addressing health disparities and improving access to care.
April 08, 2024 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge Underway The 2024 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge launched April 1, highlighting the lifesaving gift of organ donation during National Donate Life Month.
March 26, 2024 Do Americans Believe Measles Misinformation? Public health leaders have been carefully monitoring reports of measles cases in Pennsylvania and around the U.S this year.
March 21, 2024 What’s Changed in PA’s County Health Rankings? The new County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report takes a fresh look at the health of all 67 Pennsylvania counties, and more than 3,000 others around the country.
March 20, 2024 CDC Issues Alert on Emerging Measles Threat The CDC issued an alert this week to clinicians and public health officials following an increase in measles cases in the U.S. and around the world.
March 19, 2024 State Lawmakers Release MOMNIBUS to Improve Maternal Health Disparities The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus today released its legislative package that aims to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes across the commonwealth and improve access to care.
March 15, 2024 A National Call to Action to Prevent Overdoses The White House this week launched a nationwide campaign to address America’s overdose crisis.