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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Commonwealth could receive as much as $28 million from a sweeping $720 million national settlement involving eight pharmaceutical manufacturers …
Pennsylvania to Gain Up to $28 Million in Major $720 Million Opioid Settlement With Drug Companies Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Inc. (LVHN) has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it failed to adhere to critical safeguards under the Controlled Substances …
Lehigh Valley Health Network to Pay $2.75 Million to Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance Failures Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This June, as we observe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a convergence of anniversaries provides a solemn opportunity for reflection. In 2025, we will commemorate the …
The Unseen Scars of 250 Years of Service: PTSD and the Opioid Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, alongside 54 other Attorneys General, announced a landmark $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, resolving litigation over their decades-long role …
$7.4 Billion Settlement Reached with Purdue Pharma Over Opioid Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a continued partnership with Pocono Raceway for the annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR’s “The Great American Getaway 400” race weekend, …
Race to Save Lives: Pocono’s Drug Take Back Tackles Opioid Crisis! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dr. Asif Ilyas, a distinguished surgeon with Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, has been named to the 2025 Orthopedic Surgery Research All Stars, placing him among the top …
Dr. Asif Ilyas Named to Orthopedic Surgery Research All Stars Top 3% Nationwide by Avant-Garde Health Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions through the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, …
Iowa Hospitals See Significant Reduction in Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The results of a new study suggest patients with chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis to find relief and are also breaking free from traditional painkillers …
Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain and Opioid Pill Use, Preserves Cognition, Study Reveals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in predicted drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to …
America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions Read More