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NEWPORT, PA — As more Pennsylvanians head outdoors this summer, state health and environmental officials are reminding the public to take extra precautions against tick bites and Lyme disease. During …
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Bite Prevention as Summer Outdoor Season Peaks Read More
ALTOONA, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at attracting more Pennsylvanians to careers in emergency medical services (EMS). The program was launched on Thursday …
Join the Fight to Save Lives: Pennsylvania’s Urgent Call for EMS Heroes Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) have introduced a new initiative allowing residents to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations. …
Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Provide On-the-Spot Birth Certificates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To mark National Donate Life Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Department of Health (DOH), the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE), and the …
Pennsylvania Raises Awareness for Organ Donation During National Donate Life Month Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 budget outlines a significant investment in maternal health, including $5 million to support universal postpartum depression screenings for all Pennsylvania mothers. Shapiro …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to Combat Postpartum Depression, Empowering Mothers and Families Statewide Read More
LOCK HAVEN, PA — A groundbreaking pilot program to address the persistent challenges of maternal health care in rural Pennsylvania has been unveiled by the Shapiro Administration, bringing hope to expectant …
Shapiro Administration Launches Bold Initiative to Transform Maternal Health in Rural Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has launched the 2025 Lyme Disease Student Art Contest, inviting Pennsylvania students in grades one through six to participate by creating posters or short videos …
Pennsylvania Launches Student Art Contest to Combat Lyme Disease Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched the application process for the 2025-26 WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program. This initiative aims to empower communities across the …
Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and caregivers to take immediate action following the recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety …
Urgent Warning for Parents: Dangerous Toxins Found in Popular Kids’ Jewelry – Act Now to Protect Your Child! Read More