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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
MALVERN, PA — GrayHawk Health announced a new partnership with Innovaccer Inc. to utilize its population health analytics solution and data platform. This collaboration aims to unify members’ health data …
GrayHawk Health Partners with Innovaccer to Enhance Healthcare Delivery Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) this week announced the addition of Verónica López as Vice President of Health Strategies. López brings nearly 30 years of …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes New VP to Drive Health Strategy Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the healthcare gap for adults and youth transitioning out of …
HHS Expands Health Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals to Aid Transition Back to Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new information regarding a widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. Working alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
FDA Updates on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 739 (previously introduced as SB 739) into law, significantly expanding access to telemedicine for residents across Pennsylvania. The legislation …
Pennsylvania Expands Telemedicine Access with New Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA recently announced a new collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at developing breath-based diagnostic devices to detect infectious diseases in underserved populations. …
FDA Partners with Gates Foundation to Develop Breath-Based Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases 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