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PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Old Man’s Home of Philadelphia d/b/a Saunders House will pay $819,640 to settle claims that the skilled nursing facility …
Saunders House to Pay $819,640 for Providing Unnecessary Rehabilitation Therapy Read More
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and Walmart is inviting its communities nationwide to get healthy at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, July 23. Customers can receive free glucose, …
Walmart Invites Communities to Get Healthy at Wellness Day on Saturday, July 23 Read More
Exercising more frequently is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. And many people get off to a strong start in achieving their fitness goals in January. Unfortunately, more …
How to Achieve Your Fitness Goals After the January Momentum Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — On February 1st, 2022, The Alliance for Health Equity (The AHE) launched the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, a series of learning sessions designed to support the …
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County’s school superintendents shared their concerns regarding the increased demand for mental health services for students with state and county elected officials at a special information …
Chester County Legislative Delegation, Commissioners Meet with School Superintendents to Discuss Mental Health Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced that local veterans now have easier access to triage nurses through the 24/7 virtual services provided by the VISN 4 …
Local Veterans Now Have Access to Triage Nurses 24/7 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a white paper developed by the Interagency Working Group on Asbestos in Consumer Products (IWGACP) that contains scientific opinions for the …
FDA Releases Federal Interagency Working Group Scientific Opinions on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Indian Health Service announced the final rule on the Buy Indian Act to strengthen its requirements to set aside contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses.
IHS Announces Efforts to Provide More Opportunity for Contracting with Indian-owned Businesses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CDC has updated our consumer webpage describing the types of masks and respirators used to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
CDC Updates Consumer Mask Website to Emphasize Protection, Fit, and Comfort Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that it is working with states to promote access …
New Medicaid Option Promotes Enhanced Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Care Read More