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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
Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your …
Steps to Take Following a Job Loss Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new rule to strengthen standards for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplaces, aiming to improve …
CMS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen ACA Marketplaces and Curb Improper Enrollments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a five-year, $10 million initiative to research the long-term health effects of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. …
NIH Launches $10M Study on Long-Term Health Effects of East Palestine Train Disaster Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department has unveiled its latest Community Health Assessment (CHA), offering a comprehensive overview of the health and wellness of county residents. The …
Chester County’s Health Crisis Unveiled: Urgent Call to Action for a Stronger, Healthier Future Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The MAHA Institute, the policy and advocacy organization championing the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, returned to the nation’s capital this past week, building on the momentum …
Revolutionizing Health: How the MAHA Institute is Transforming America’s Future Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have unveiled the next phase of Operation Stork Speed, a …
Protecting Our Babies: Bold FDA Action Aims to Overhaul Infant Formula Standards Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting the public to attend the Coatesville Community Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. …
Community Health & Wellness Fair Set for April 13 in Coatesville Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Federal funding cuts targeting critical environmental health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sparked outrage among public health advocates. The decision, announced …
Protect Our Kids or Pay the Price: Federal Cuts Leave Families Vulnerable to Lead Poisoning Read More