Health
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Pennsylvanians have until Dec. 15 to sign up for healthcare coverage through Pennie
The open enrollment period to purchase healthcare coverage for 2025 is underway. The Shapiro administration is encouraging residents to save money and purchase affordable coverage through Pennie
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Opinion: All eyes on Governor Shapiro for essential ID/A funding
In this op-ed, disability advocate Gary Blumenthal emphasizes the urgency for Governor Josh Shapiro to address a $93 million funding shortfall for Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) services in Pennsylvania’s FY 24/25 budget, ensuring families, caregivers, and Direct Support Professionals receive the critical support they deserve. As the dust settles from the 2024 election, Pennsylvania’s…
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Self-care serenity: Uncover the best relaxation retreats in Pennsylvania
Start your journey to self-healing and inner peace at any one of these destinations throughout the state.
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
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‘MAHA’: What to know about the ‘movement’ gaslighting health and wellness followers in the US
Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.
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Lack of dental coverage traps PA residents in medical and credit debt
The lack of dental care can cost Pennsylvania residents thousands of dollars during an emergency. Over a quarter of Pennsylvanians lack dental coverage and face higher medical bills.
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Rural Pennsylvania impacted the most by medical debt
Medical debt is an issue that disproportionately impacts rural Pennsylvanians. Efforts to reduce medical debt have been thwarted by legislators representing those communities.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here’s what to know.
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
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Opinion: Medical debt is holding Pennsylvanians back. But relief is on the ballot.
In this op-ed, Corei Flowers, Fundraising Director of Debtless, highlights how rising consumer and medical debt in Pennsylvania is eroding financial freedom and argues for systemic debt cancellation to boost economic recovery.
