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Equity Health Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House Introduces Health Care Services, Support, and Providers to Greater Coatesville Community

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 - by Ellen Langas

Discover Equity Health Center, a hub for affordable healthcare services in the Greater Coatesville area. Join Discover Equity Health Center at its Ribbon Cutting and Open House event on April 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tour the facility, meet care providers, and learn about the integrated healthcare ecosystem.

Personal Finance

What Should You Know about Long-Term Care?

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 - by Joe Oliver

We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you …

Penn State Nutrition Program Commences at LCH Health and Community Services

Health / Medical

Southern Chester County Embraces Nutrition Education with LCH Health and Penn State Partnership

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Joins National Initiative to Tackle Health-Related Social Needs Through Medicaid

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Government / National

New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Healthcare in Rural America Through Medical Student Training

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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) …

Health / Medical

Philadelphia’s Maternity Care Coalition Expands Reproductive Health Services to Chester and Berks Counties

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Regional

Food is Medicine: ChristianaCare Tackles Chronic Disease and Food Insecurity, One Delivery at a Time

March 19, 2024March 18, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Takes Aim at Gun Violence with $13 Million in Prevention Grants

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Addiction / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Pledges $6.5 Million to Expand Essential Services for Individuals Battling Substance Use Disorders

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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. …

Government / National

Casey’s Community Health Worker Access Act: A Vital Step towards Bridging Health Disparities

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …