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Pennsylvania's Underserved Communities
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

New Research Shows Disparities Limiting Access to Healthcare Services in Pennsylvania’s Underserved Communities

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — A new report by AARP Pennsylvania and Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions highlights how geographic, racial/ethnic and economic factors are combining to restrict access to …

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Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference
African American Interests / Pennsylvania

Largest Statewide Virtual Health Conference in PA

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In recognition of National Minority Health Awareness Month, Community Hero Action Group is hosting its 1st annual Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference – a free, virtual, public …

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covid
National / Society

$2.25 Billion to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities in Communities at High-Risk and Underserved

March 21, 2021March 20, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a plan to invest $2.25 billion over two years to address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related health disparities …

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Health
Pennsylvania / Society

Wolf Administration Launches Regional Accountable Health Councils Focused on Promoting Health Equity Across Pennsylvania

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently announced the establishment of five Regional Accountable Health Councils (RAHCs), which will lead efforts to address social determinants of health, …

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coronavirus
National

Federal Government to Invest $250 Million in Effort to Encourage COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Among Underserved Populations

March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINTON, D.C. — This week, the Biden Administration announced an effort to invest $250 million to encourage COVID-19 safety and vaccination among underserved populations. The U.S. Department of Health and …

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COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Publishes State Health Assessment, Highlights Specific Health Challenges Pennsylvanians Are Facing

February 15, 2021February 12, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam announced the Department of Health has published the 2020 Pennsylvania State Health Assessment (SHA). The assessment, titled The State of Our …

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Commonwealth Releases Racial Equity Report, Addressing Inequity and Anti-Racism Across Programs and Services
Civil Rights / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Releases Racial Equity Report, Addressing Inequity and Anti-Racism Across Programs and Services

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its …

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medical
Pennsylvania

Interagency Health Reform Recommendations Provide Path to Healthier Pennsylvania

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, cost, access, and equity warning signs already existed in Pennsylvania’s health care system. One in two Pennsylvanians find it hard to pay their medical bills, and the commonwealth’s health care costs have …

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CDC Expands U.S. Diabetes Surveillance System
Diabetes / National

CDC Expands U.S. Diabetes Surveillance System

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the U.S. Diabetes Surveillance System with a new social determinants of health (SDOH) module to help identify under-resourced areas …

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Dr. Rachel Levine
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Levine Encourages Pennsylvanians to Prepare, Ask Questions to Ensure They Receive the Proper Care Amidst COVID-19

October 25, 2020October 24, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is sharing critical questions for Pennsylvanians to ask their health care providers so they improve their health literacy, or understanding health …

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