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PHILADELPHIA, PA — At a combined flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster clinic yesterday, the Pennsylvania Departments of Aging and Health, joined by Sen. Art Haywood and Philadelphia city leaders, stressed …
Older Pennsylvanians Urged to Get Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson this week announced changes to birth certificate eligibility requirements, providing access to individuals as young as 16 …
16-Year-Olds Can Now Get Birth Certificates in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about getting our flu shots. But this year, there’s another vaccination we need to consider: the COVID-19 booster. …
PA Department of Health Recommends Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Emphasizing the need for access to oral health care for all Pennsylvanians, Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson yesterday visited the dental clinic …
PA Secretary of Health Emphasizes Importance of Oral Health Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today visited the Harrisburg Amtrak Station to highlight continued efforts in the community to keep travelers safe …
Pennsylvania Department of Health Distributes COVID-19 Prevention Kits Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Drug and Alcohol Programs Department (DDAP), the Health Department (DOH), and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that, as of August 25, 2022, they …
10,000 Naloxone Requests Filled in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Health, Human Services and Insurance are reminding families to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date as part of back-to-school preparations.
Wolf Administration Sends Back-to-School Immunization Reminder Read More HARRISBURG, PA –This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health joined advocates and residents with lived experiences to stress the significance of viral hepatitis awareness along with the success of syringe …
PA Dept. of Health Wants to Expand Syringe Services Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf says that Department of Health Acting Secretary Keara Klinepeter will resign her position with the Commonwealth on April 22. The governor also announced his …
Gov. Wolf Announces Acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter to Depart Administration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that free  COVID-19 testing sites are open to the public at six locations across the state including two new sites.
PA Dept. of Health Continues to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Read More