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WILLIAMSPORT, PA — State officials gathered Tuesday to urge Pennsylvanians to get their annual flu shot as respiratory virus season begins, emphasizing the importance of clear, science-based guidance in the …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Urges Flu Vaccinations Amid Federal Confusion Read More
NEWPORT, PA — On Thursday, September 25, Pennsylvania officials joined communities nationwide to mark the first time all 50 states participated in “Save a Life Day,” an annual campaign to …
Shapiro Administration Marks First National “Save a Life Day” With Free Naloxone Read More
LANCASTER, PA — As Pennsylvania students return to campuses for the fall semester, state officials are reminding young adults to safeguard their personal belongings and take advantage of support services …
Shapiro Administration Urges College Students To Protect Belongings And Use Support Resources Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — In recognition of PA Donor Day, state officials recently joined healthcare leaders and advocates at UPMC West Shore to promote organ donation awareness and encourage Pennsylvanians to …
Shapiro Administration Highlights PA Donor Day, Urges Residents to Register as Organ Donors Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Health and animal welfare officials are urging residents to remain alert after a kitten found near Hill Avenue in Wyomissing Borough tested positive for rabies, according to …
Rabid Kitten Found in Wyomissing Prompts Health Alert and Public Warning Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using certain children’s bicycles recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …
Pennsylvania Health Officials Warn Parents of Recalled Kids’ Bicycles Over Lead Hazard Read More
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