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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health officials are preparing for measles infections to spread from neighboring Lancaster County as Pennsylvania’s outbreak approaches 1,000 confirmed cases, increasing pressure on local …
Chester County Prepares for Measles Spillover From Lancaster Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding organ and tissue donation education in secondary schools with a free online training course that gives educators four hours of Act 48 continuing education …
Pennsylvania Expands Organ Donation Training for Teachers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has confirmed 676 measles cases across 37 counties this year, including 124 hospitalizations and two measles-associated deaths, as state health officials expand vaccination efforts against the …
Pennsylvania Measles Cases Hit 676 Across 37 Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania health regulators failed to consistently document inspections or pursue deficiencies at medical marijuana facilities, with state auditors finding that 24 of 26 required deficiency notices in …
Audit Finds Gaps in Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Oversight Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding its measles response with 40 additional vaccine clinics and stepped-up school outreach after health officials confirmed two Lancaster County residents died in association with …
Pennsylvania Expands Measles Response After Two Deaths Read More
SCRANTON, PA — Pennsylvania is directing $3 million to provide free menstrual products in schools statewide under the 2026-27 budget, extending an initiative that has received $9 million over three …
Pennsylvania Directs $3 Million to Free Period Products in Schools Read More
CETRONIA, PA — Pennsylvania will direct an additional $6 million to emergency medical services agencies through the 2026-27 state budget, expanding equipment support for a workforce that handles more than …
Pennsylvania Adds $6 Million for EMS Equipment Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania health officials are expanding vaccination efforts and public health outreach as statewide measles cases have risen to 84 this year, with the vast majority of infections …
Pennsylvania Expands Measles Response as Cases Climb to 84 Read More
NEW CASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania is launching a pilot program in four counties, including Chester County, aimed at reducing fatal overdoses among older adults as overdose deaths in that age …
Pennsylvania Launches Overdose Prevention Pilot for Older Adults Read More
LOWER WINDSOR TWP, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Monday urged residents to take precautions against tick bites and Lyme disease as the summer recreation season brings more visitors to the …
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Precautions as Lyme Cases Remain High Read More