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WEST CHESTER, PA — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA), a leader in dermatology therapeutics, announced a significant development in its ongoing research for innovative skin cancer treatments. The company confirmed …
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Achieves Milestone in Phase 2 Trial of Groundbreaking Skin Cancer Therapy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) has been recognized for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain, receiving the esteemed Chest Pain Center …
Chester County Hospital Earns Prestigious Cardiac Care Accreditation Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — As the new year begins, many people participate in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstaining from alcohol. It’s a chance to recalibrate health goals …
Dry January: A Guide to a Healthy Start to the New Year by Recovery Centers of America Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital is committed to providing valuable health and lifestyle information to the residents of Chester County, PA and the surrounding region through its Health …
Stay Active This Winter with 5 Home Workouts, According to Chester County Hospital’s Health e-Living Blog Read More
Despite the availability of vaccines for three major fall/winter respiratory illnesses—flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)—new research reveals that most nursing home residents across the United States have not …
Most Nursing Home Residents Yet to Receive Updated COVID-19 and New RSV Vaccines, Research Finds Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biopharmaceutical company, recently announced that it has received alignment from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the design of a …
Ocugen Gains FDA Alignment for Phase 3 Trial of Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently launched the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. This innovative 10-year program …
HHS Announces Transforming Maternal Health Model to Improve Maternity Care and Outcomes Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A groundbreaking study published in the December 2023 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, has shed light on the efficacy of immunotherapy in …
Immunotherapy Shows Similar Efficacy Across Racial and Ethnic Lines in NSCLC, New Study Reveals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin recently visited Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) …
Pennsylvania Officials Highlight Substance Use Disorder Prevention Programs in Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has introduced “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” an automated phone line designed to deliver pep talks, jokes, and words of encouragement …
Pennsylvania Education Department Launches Phone Line for Pep Talks and Encouragement Read More