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LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) yesterday launched PA Navigate, an innovative online tool designed to connect residents with vital community resources. The announcement was made …
PA Navigate: A New Digital Platform Bridging Gaps in Pennsylvania’s Health and Social Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bid to enhance the Medicaid renewal process in Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking feedback directly from those who know it best …
Pennsylvania Medicaid Enrollees Asked for Feedback to Improve Renewal Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to address child food insecurity, the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) in Pennsylvania recently announced the operation of the Summer Electronic …
Pennsylvania’s Summer-EBT Program: A Lifeline for Kids’ Nutrition During School Break Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is celebrating the appointment of Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), as a board member-at-large at the …
Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary for ODP, Kristin Ahrens, Appointed to National Board for Developmental Disabilities Services Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced an update to the Columbia Protocol Mobile App. The app, which is designed for use by anyone, not just …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts with Updated Columbia Protocol Mobile App Read More PENNSYLVANIA — An innovative collaboration between the Shapiro administration and the University of Pittsburgh aims to uplift mental health services in Pennsylvania. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the …
Shapiro Administration and University of Pittsburgh Launch Free Trauma-Informed Therapy Certification for Medicaid Providers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. The journal, aimed at providing recent research and resources for individuals …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Positive Approaches Journal Focusing on Suicide Prevention Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA) convened at The Gardens at …
Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging Boost Long-Term Care Workforce Development Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened a public comment period for a proposed federal flexibility that could lead to changes in the state’s Medicaid program. If …
Pennsylvania DHS Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Changes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a collaborative effort to improve the state’s long-term care communities, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with representatives from older …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Administration Bolsters Long-Term Care with Enhanced Support Services Read More