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TAYLOR, PA — As the festive season approaches, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging gathered at the Taylor Community Center in Lackawanna County on Thursday to emphasize the …
Pennsylvania Health Officials Advocate for Vaccination Ahead of Holiday Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently announced a strategic investment exceeding $3.2 million, directed towards 13 organizations across the state. These funds, sourced from the Centers …
Pennsylvania Allocates Over $3.2 Million to Combat Drug-Related Overdose Epidemic Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Good Food, Healthy Hospitals program is expanding its reach in Pennsylvania, now encompassing 63 hospitals across 11 health systems. The initiative, which began in Philadelphia in …
Transforming Hospital Nutrition: Good Food, Healthy Hospitals Program Expands Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a crucial alert to parents and caregivers regarding the recall of Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets, following a notice from …
Toxic Alert: Children’s Rings Recalled for Dangerous Lead Levels Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health (DOH) has opened grant applications aimed at inspiring high school students to consider careers in EMS. This initiative is critical in addressing the …
Empowering Future Lifesavers: Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Bolster EMS Workforce Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a determined effort to address ongoing disparities in maternal health care, key figures from the Pennsylvania government convened Monday with members of the Black Maternal Health …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Steps to Address Maternal Health Disparities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the respiratory disease season sets in, Pennsylvania’s health leaders emphasize the critical role of vaccinations in safeguarding public health. During a recent visit to a Harrisburg …
Shield Against the Season: Pennsylvania Health Experts Urge Vital Vaccinations for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to address maternal health disparities, Pennsylvania’s key health departments have initiated the development of a comprehensive maternal health strategic plan. Spearheaded by the Departments …
Pennsylvania Unveils Strategic Plan to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Improve Health Equity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is taking significant steps to raise awareness about Lyme disease and tick bite prevention in Pennsylvania. Representatives from the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation …
Shapiro Administration Highlights Lyme Disease Awareness and Prevention Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced it will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets on August 22 to residents and workers within 10 miles of the …
Pennsylvania Department of Health to Distribute Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Read More