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People without a trusted health care provider to answer health questions are more likely to believe common myths about vaccines, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll.

Public health leaders across the commonwealth continue to monitor the spread of measles in Pennsylvania while highlighting the importance of vaccination.

Hospitals are vital community anchors that communities depend on to thrive. That was the resounding message from a panel of statewide leaders who came together during HAP’s Leadership Summit last week to discuss the implications of hospital financial distress for Pennsylvanians and their communities.

Health care continues to be plagued by “miscellaneous errors” that are exposing the sector to data breaches.

The Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths, but the risk of global spread remains low, public health officials said this week.

The evidence is mounting that screen time creates risks for children’s mental and physical health, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general.

Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.

National Hospital Week shines a spotlight on the many ways Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are always there for the communities they serve.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health (DOH) has been monitoring the spread of measles in Lebanon County, while emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent the virus.

The House returns to session this week. The week of May 4 will be a joint session week, with both chambers in session.