Maryann Pugh

U.S. Health Department Unveils Data Strategy to Improve Health Outcomes and Advance Cancer Research The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced its new Data Strategy aimed at enhancing the department’s management and […]

HHS Finalizes HTI-1 Rule to Advance Patient Access and Health Data Interoperability The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program […]

USDA and Agriculture Future of America Join Forces to Boost Careers in Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America […]

Southern Chester County Receives $1.1 Million in State Grants for Water Infrastructure Upgrades JENNERSVILLE, PA — Rep. John Lawrence has announced the approval of $1.1 million in state grants aimed at improving municipal water infrastructure a […]

ICYMI: Chester County Arts Organizations Receive Over $98,000 in Recovery Grants WEST CHESTER, PA — If you missed the news earlier this week, over $98,000 in PA Arts and Culture Grants have been awarded to three local o […]

HHS Unveils National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2023 Update The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra recently announced the release of the National Plan to Address […]

Chester County Townships Secure Nearly $900,000 in State Funding for Water and Sewer Projects THORNDALE, PA — State Representative Dan Williams announced that nearly $900,000 in state funding has been awarded to Valley Township and the Caln T […]

National Center for Education Statistics Releases Critical Update on U.S. Higher Education The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently announced the latest release of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System […]

Chester County Secures Nearly $1.8M in State Grants for Sewer Upgrades EXTON, PA — Nearly $1.8 million in state grant funding has been approved for vital sewer upgrade projects in the 155th Legislative District of C […]

U.S. Senators Call to Block Nippon Steel's Takeover of U.S. Steel Corporation, Citing National Security Concerns U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), along with Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), have vehemently opposed the proposed […]

Chester County Arts and Cultural Organizations Secure State Funding for Recovery WEST CHESTER, PA — Five prominent arts, cultural, and historical organizations in Chester County have been awarded a significant financial boost to a […]

U.S. Health Department Advances Access to Home-Based Services Through Worker Registries The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued new guidance aimed at […]

U.S. Court Orders Pharmasol Corporation to Halt Drug Distribution Over FD&C Act Violations The FDA announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently issued a consent decree of permanent injunction against the […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Grant Opportunities to Combat Veteran Homelessness The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced two significant grant opportunities aimed at assisting veterans experiencing […]

FDA and CBP Seize Over 1.4 Million Units of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes in Joint Operation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a joint operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has announced the recent seizure of […]

Nationwide Health Data Exchange Now Operational, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the nationwide health data exchange, governed by the Trusted Exchange […]

Chester County Municipalities Secure Over $6.5M in State Funding for Water and Sewer System Upgrades WEST CHESTER, PA — Seven municipalities in Chester County are set to receive substantial state funding to enhance their water, stormwater, and sewer s […]

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Nine Companies for Unapproved Antimicrobial Animal Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted the public to its issuance of nine warning letters to various manufacturers and […]

Brandywine Virtual Academy Enhances Online Learning with Weekly Field Trips DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) is revolutionizing the online education landscape by integrating regular in-person field trips i […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Screens 5 Million Veterans for Toxic Exposures The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made a significant stride in veteran healthcare, having screened 5 million veterans for possible toxic […]