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HARRISBURG, PA — A $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, paving the way for more than $200 million in funding to …
$7.4B Opioid Deal Takes Effect, PA Set for Funding Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Federal and state officials say fentanyl-related deaths in Pennsylvania have declined sharply in recent years, even as new, more potent synthetic drugs emerge as a growing threat.
Fentanyl Deaths Fall as New Drug Threats Rise in Pa. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $42 million in state and federal grants Wednesday to support public safety programs, including services for gun violence victims, county probation departments, …
$42 Million Safety Grants Aim to Strengthen Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration joined the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) at the construction site of the future Veterans Village in Harrisburg to confront a growing concern …
Pennsylvania Construction Leaders Unite to Combat Opioid Misuse Among Workers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania legislative leaders will facilitate a forward-looking discussion on medical cannabis at the Rothman Opioid Foundation’s event titled “Medical Cannabis: What Do We Know & What Do …
Legislators Take Center Stage at Philadelphia Medical Cannabis Symposium, Linking Policy with Practice Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $1.5 billion in new funding and a series of initiatives last week aimed at tackling the …
HHS Unveils Sweeping Actions on Opioids, Autism, Tribal Care, and Nutrition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping regulatory move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new safety labeling requirements for all prescription opioid pain medications, aiming to provide clearer …
FDA Orders Overhaul of Opioid Labels Amid New Evidence of Long-Term Risks Read More 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