It’s time for millions of older Pennsylvanians to consider their coverage options during Medicare’s open enrollment period.

October is Patient-Centered-Care Awareness Month, and that provides health care practitioners, patients, families, and communities with an exciting opportunity to celebrate the great work Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems have made in adopting a culture that honors patient choice and encourages patient and family engagement.

Whooping cough has made a return to pre-pandemic levels, with more than five times as many cases reported this year compared to last year, according to the CDC.