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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) National Strategic Plan, outlining the achievements and …
HHS Releases STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report and Highlights New Focus on HSV Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to lower the eligible age for pneumococcal vaccination from …
CDC Endorses Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination to 50 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals alarming trends in adult obesity rates across the United States. According to 2023 data, …
Shocking CDC Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Obesity Rates: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Health Crisis! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a critical piece by Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., titled “From Awareness to Action: Tackling the Rising Burden …
FDA Commissioner Highlights Rising Burden of Chronic Diseases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled comprehensive, evidence-based guidance aimed at preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. This new guidance …
CDC Releases New Guidance to Prevent Infections in K-12 Schools Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States after decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital Signs study. From 2020 to 2022, over …
Rising Drowning Deaths Highlight Need for Improved Water Safety Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), in his role as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has announced a legislative and advocacy effort geared towards enhancing …
Senator Casey Advocates for Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatments for Older Adults Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County health officials are raising the alarm over an uptick in cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection that poses …
Delaware County Faces Rising Whooping Cough Cases: Health Officials Urge Vaccination Read More