Health
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Health experts, lawmakers push for Pa. kratom regulation; proponents warn they’ll fight a ban
The substance has become a growing source of concern for addiction specialists, ER doctors, and public health professionals.
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Here’s what it’s like to be a patient escort at Planned Parenthood in Pennsylvania
For patients seeking abortion care in Pennsylvania, legal access can come with a gauntlet to cross before walking in the door.
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Phishing scam is targeting ‘MyChart’ patient portal users
Scammers are impersonating MyChart by sending emails or text messages that offer patients a chance to claim a reward in the form of a “MyChart Medicare Kit.”
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Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a national surge in measles cases, the worst seen in more than three decades.
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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Officials did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County.
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‘We can’t wait any longer’: Latest Pa. budget lacks home health nurse funding increase
Advocates said skilled nursing allows someone to participate in their communities, enabling children to go to school or adults to keep a job.
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One in four rural Pennsylvania hospitals lost money last year
More than a quarter of Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals ended the past fiscal year in the red as they reckoned with an aging patient population, rising costs and dwindling payments from government programs.
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Amid soaring measles cases, parents can now track vaccination rates at Pa. schools
With measles cases hitting historic levels in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health has introduced a new online database that tracks vaccination rates at K-12 schools.
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The 28 top-ranked hospitals in Pa. and what they do best
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia landed at the top of the list, achieving national recognition for 12 medical specialities and a spot on the website’s honor roll of the 20 best U.S. hospitals.
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Challenges abound as measles continue to tick upward in PA
The measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000, which means that a new generation of healthcare professionals has never treated someone with the virus.
