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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen recently honored Chester and Montgomery counties for their achievement in being named among the top 100 healthiest communities in the United …
Chester and Montgomery Counties Ranked Among Top 100 Healthiest Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a proactive step to address the growing xylazine crisis, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen, announced on Friday the distribution …
Pennsylvania Distributes 50,000 Xylazine Wound Care Kits to Combat Drug Epidemic Read More