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BETHLEHEM, PA — At a time when many people seeking mental health care still struggle to find a clinician who understands their language and culture, two Lehigh University researchers, along …
Lehigh Professors Win Grant for AI Mental Health Language Tool Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has achieved a rare double distinction, successfully passing a rigorous federal review with zero findings while also earning a prestigious national …
LCH Clears Federal Review With Zero Findings, Earns Elite National Quality Seal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at reversing pandemic-era policies and restoring what officials describe as “medical freedom,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has rescinded …
HHS Repeals Hospital Incentive for Staff Vaccination Reporting, Citing Need for Medical Autonomy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Federal funding cuts targeting critical environmental health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sparked outrage among public health advocates. The decision, announced …
Protect Our Kids or Pay the Price: Federal Cuts Leave Families Vulnerable to Lead Poisoning Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A new survey conducted by New Ocean Health Solutions reveals that 79% of Americans aged 55 and older report their mental health as excellent or good, with 28% …
Are Seniors Defying the Odds? 79% Report Thriving Mental Health Amid Aging and Challenges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group has unveiled its Health Equity Internship Program, offering students and trainees an immersive experience in addressing health and social inequities. This …
The Health Equity Consulting Group Launches Internship Program to Tackle Health Disparities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming health outcomes along the U.S.-Mexico border. Titled Healthy Border 2030, the …
Healthy Border 2030 Unveiled: A Bold Plan to Tackle Health Challenges Along the U.S.-Mexico Border Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — ChesPenn Health Services recently announced it will end its operations in Coatesville on June 30, 2025, citing financial difficulties and the conclusion of its lease and funding agreement …
ChesPenn Health Services to Close in Coatesville—What’s Next for Local Healthcare? Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a new Global Strategy aimed at addressing foundational health challenges and preparing for future global health crises. …
HHS Launches Comprehensive Global Strategy to Strengthen Health Equity and International Collaboration Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved amendments to section 1115 demonstrations. This move …
HHS Expands Medicaid and CHIP to Include Traditional Health Practices in Tribal Communities Read More