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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a new grant program through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This initiative, entitled …
HHS Launches $9 Million Initiative to Enhance Women’s Health Coverage and Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to tackle the growing challenge of hoarding disorder among older adults, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on …
Senator Casey Sounds Alarm on Hoarding Crisis: A Call for Urgent Federal Action Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — On Tuesday, as national and worldwide attention was focused on Philadelphia for the presidential debate, a local Equity Health Center (EHC) event in the city of Coatesville, …
Discover How a Local Event in Coatesville is Paving the Way for Health Equity—One Load of Laundry at a Time! Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in a New Castle County resident, who has been hospitalized but is on …
Urgent Alert: West Nile Strikes in Delaware—Protect Your Family and Pets Now! Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — 7 Cups, a leading mental health platform, has reached a remarkable milestone with its 7 Cups Academy surpassing 1 million completed training courses. Since its inception in …
7 Cups Academy Celebrates Milestone with Over 1 Million Courses Completed 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 Insurance Department (PID) has made public the requested rate changes for 2025 by insurance companies operating in the state’s individual and small group markets. This …
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Announces 2025 Health Insurance Rate Changes 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
WEST CHESTER, PA — As part of its emergency preparedness initiatives, the Chester County Health Department will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets at no cost for individuals living or working …
Chester County Offers Free Potassium Iodide Tablets for Residents Near Nuclear Power Stations Read More