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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
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, officials celebrated the renaming of the state’s “Health and Welfare” building to the “Health and Human Services Building.” This change aims to modernize and better …
Pennsylvania Renames Government Building to Reflect Modern Mission Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To foster healthier, more active communities, the Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced a significant investment of $255,000 in grants. The funds, allocated through the WalkWorks program, …
Pennsylvania Invests $255,000 in WalkWorks Grants for Healthier Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) will offer free potassium iodide (KI) tablets on June 12 to residents living within 10 miles of the state’s four active …
Pennsylvania to Distribute Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near Nuclear Plants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has introduced a new online dashboard to provide residents and healthcare providers with crucial information about tickborne diseases. This tool aims to …
Pennsylvania Launches Online Dashboard to Track Tickborne Diseases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a warning to parents and caregivers about a recent recall of children’s paint rollers due to dangerous lead levels. The …
Lead Alert: Popular Children’s Paint Rollers Recalled for High Lead Content Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a public health alert, consumers have been warned to discard raw milk sold under the Pure Pastures Dairy label from Apple Valley Creamery. The products in …
Health Alert: Raw Milk Recall from Pure Pastures Dairy Linked to Campylobacter Contamination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This May, Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), a vital initiative that has supported …
Pennsylvania Celebrates 50 Years of the WIC Program, Aiming for Greater Accessibility and Innovation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health recently announced the availability of grants aimed at fostering regional coalitions dedicated to improving maternal health. This initiative, backed by Governor Josh Shapiro’s …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Combat Maternal Mortality, Focuses on Community-Based Solutions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To foster healthier lifestyles and more vibrant communities across Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration recently unveiled a new funding opportunity aimed at helping municipalities plan for more walkable, …
Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Promote Active Transportation and Healthier Communities Read More