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EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting the public to attend the Coatesville Community Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. …
Community Health & Wellness Fair Set for April 13 in Coatesville Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Federal funding cuts targeting critical environmental health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sparked outrage among public health advocates. The decision, announced …
Protect Our Kids or Pay the Price: Federal Cuts Leave Families Vulnerable to Lead Poisoning Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group has announced that Kimberly Slew-Ngarambe, Senior Vice President, has been accepted into the prestigious Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the …
HEC Group VP Joins Johns Hopkins DrPH Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of bipartisan lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at increasing accountability among health insurers for denying claims deemed medically necessary. House Bill 966, sponsored by Representatives …
Fighting for Your Healthcare Rights: New Bill Promises to Hold Insurers Accountable for Denied Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic series of reforms proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to address mounting concerns over improper enrollments in Affordable Care Act …
Is Your Health Coverage at Risk? CMS Cracks Down on Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Your Future Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A new survey conducted by New Ocean Health Solutions reveals that 79% of Americans aged 55 and older report their mental health as excellent or good, with 28% …
Are Seniors Defying the Odds? 79% Report Thriving Mental Health Amid Aging and Challenges Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has expanded its offerings in Southern Chester County by adding primary care services to its West Grove Health Center. Starting March …
LCH Expands Primary Care Services to West Grove Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 13, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was officially sworn in as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a …
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Takes Charge—Radical Health Reforms Aim to Transform America’s Future! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group has announced the addition of Taysha Frazer to its Health Equity Internship Program. A devoted advocate for public health reform, Frazer brings …
Rising Public Health Advocate Joins Health Equity Consulting’s Internship Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group has unveiled its Health Equity Internship Program, offering students and trainees an immersive experience in addressing health and social inequities. This …
The Health Equity Consulting Group Launches Internship Program to Tackle Health Disparities Read More