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Dr. Rachel Levine Sworn In as First Openly Transgender Four-Star Admiral
Levine now serves as the highest ranking official in the USPHS Commissioned Corps and is the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral in the corps.
US Sen. Rand Paul Criticized for Transphobic Question of Dr. Rachel Levine
Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health could be the first Senate-confirmed transgender official in the nation’s history.
Senate Confirms Levine, Who is Now the Nation’s Highest Ranking Transgender Official
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has become the first openly transgender person confirmed to a government position in the nation’s history.
Biden Taps Levine to Be US Assistant Secretary of Health, First Openly Transgender Federal Official
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris called Levine “a remarkable public servant with the knowledge and experience to help us contain this pandemic, and protect and improve the health and well-being of the American people.”
Wolf, Levine, Others Push Facts on Vaccines
Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday warned Pennsylvanians to watch out for rumors and misinformation about the coronavirus vaccines on social media.
Levine Cites Christmas Travel for Coronavirus Case Increase; Talks Vaccine Plan
The number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania is rising again.
And, state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said it’s because of the travel that people did over Christmas.
Levine Addresses Coronavirus Variant Detected in Pennsylvania
A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time.
Elementary School Students Can Return To Classroom in Hybrid Model, Ortega, Levine Say
Pennsylvania’s top educator and public health official said they want elementary school students to return to the classroom when local conditions allow it.
Levine: 1,205 Front-line Workers Vaccinated with No Negative Side Effects So Far
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said that 1,205 front-line workers had been vaccinated by Thursday morning, and none of them reported any negative side effects.
Levine Says New COVID Cases are Straining Hospitals and ICUs Already
“We’re very concerned about the hospital capacity,” state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday.
Levine Says Vaccines Could Be Available Within a Month
The state Secretary of Health laid out plans for distributing the vaccine in Pennsylvania.
Despite 5,000 New Coronavirus Cases in One Day, Levine Says No New Shutdown Coming
“We are better prepared than we were in the spring,“ Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
Wolf and Levine to PA: Please Cooperate so Coronavirus Cases Don’t Spin Out of Control
The state Department of Health announced more than 2,300 new positive coronavirus cases and 34 coronavirus-related deaths over a two-day period.
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam to Step Down
Beam had served in an acting role since January, when Gov. Tom Wolf tapped her to replace Dr. Rachel Levine, who left for the Biden administration.
Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania Will Begin Receiving Coronavirus Vaccines
Beginning Monday, CVS and Walgreens are starting the vaccination process for residents and staff at Pennsylvania’s nursing homes, state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
As State Closes in on 500,000 Coronavirus Cases, First Pennsylvanians Get Vaccinated
“Today is an important day as we look toward the future,” said state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
The Number of Available ICU Beds in Pennsylvania Is Dwindling Fast
State Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is concerned the number of medical personnel could start shrinking, too.
Pennsylvania, Please Just Respond to COVID-19 Case Investigators
Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said 71% of people interviewed between Oct. 11-17 did not comply.
Pennsylvania’s Top Health Official Is Battling ‘Vile’ and ‘Toxic’ Transphobia
Dr. Rachel Levine, a pediatrician who became state health secretary in 2017, is one of the few transgender people nationwide serving in either elective office or as a high-ranking government appointee.
New COVID-19 Testing Site Will Prioritize Elderly and First Responders
The state’s health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, said the site at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was sought because “we continue to see case counts increasing there.”
Florida’s DeSantis Spends a Lot of Time Talking About Himself at Mastriano Rally
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Pittsburgh to boost Doug Mastriano in the governor’s race. He mostly touted his own record in what felt like a trial run for a 2024 presidential campaign.
USA Today Honors Dr. Ala Stanford For Serving Philadelphia’s Underserved Communities
Dr. Ala Stanford has helped to provide more than 100,000 COVID-19 tests and vaccinations to Philadelphia’s underserved communities.
Pennsylvania Man Among Those Named to Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
Pennsylvania’s native Adrian Shanker was one of eight new appointees to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
Republican State Rep. Jeff Pyle Retires, Special Election Scheduled
The special election is the fourth to be scheduled for May 18.
A Year in the Pandemic in Pennsylvania: Loss, Frustration, and Hope
The coronavirus pandemic arrived in Pennsylvania on March 6, 2020. A year later, the state has dealt with loss and frustration. With new vaccines, hope has returned.
Mass Vaccination Sites Finally Start Opening Throughout the Country
Thousands of people are expected to get vaccinated every day in each location.
Eviction Freezes and Student Loans: What Biden’s First 100 Days Could Mean For Pennsylvanians
A lot of Biden’s plans—and how they will affect the Keystone state—are centered on grappling with the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the state and nation.
Pennsylvania Has the 5th Highest Number of Vaccine Doses, But Ranks 24th in Distribution. Why?
Pennsylvania health officials say there are several obstacles to distributing the coronavirus vaccines across the state. We take a look at what they are.
Wolf: Restaurants, Gyms, Other Venues Can Reopen Jan. 4
The governor on Wednesday confirmed the easing of restrictions, saying the mitigation efforts seem to have kept the state from having a Christmas surge on top of its Thanksgiving surge.