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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — In a pioneering move to combat lifestyle diseases through education, LCH Health and Community Services is teaming up with Penn State’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education …
Southern Chester County Embraces Nutrition Education with LCH Health and Penn State Partnership Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride toward addressing the complex interplay between social conditions and health, Pennsylvania has been selected as one of nine states to participate in a …
Pennsylvania Joins National Initiative to Tackle Health-Related Social Needs Through Medicaid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan effort to address the healthcare disparities faced by rural and underserved communities across the United States, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) …
New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Healthcare in Rural America Through Medical Student Training Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant development for maternal and child health services in the Greater Philadelphia region, the Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a recognized community-based nonprofit organization, has announced …
Philadelphia’s Maternity Care Coalition Expands Reproductive Health Services to Chester and Berks Counties Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — In the ongoing battle for better health and reduced health disparities, ChristianaCare is revolutionizing patient care with a comprehensive approach beyond the typical confines of the healthcare …
Food is Medicine: ChristianaCare Tackles Chronic Disease and Food Insecurity, One Delivery at a Time Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an aggressive move to combat the rising tide of gun violence, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently approved $13 million in grants for …
Pennsylvania Takes Aim at Gun Violence with $13 Million in Prevention Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has taken a significant stride towards combating substance use disorders (SUD), announcing the availability of $6.5 million in funding. …
Pennsylvania Pledges $6.5 Million to Expand Essential Services for Individuals Battling Substance Use Disorders Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced a two-day Health Equity Summit in partnership with Harrisburg University, slated for April 4-5. With the theme of “Joy and …
Pennsylvania Department of Health to Host Statewide Health Equity Summit, Aiming for Justice and Joy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to improve health outcomes and address disparities, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act on Thursday. The …
Casey’s Community Health Worker Access Act: A Vital Step towards Bridging Health Disparities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the steadily evolving battle against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a comprehensive set …
CDC Unveils Comprehensive Guide to Combat Respiratory Viruses: A Closer Look at the Implications Read More