Health News
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State Food Box Program Feeds Thousands of Older Pennsylvanians Monthly
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Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program helps older adults whose incomes or health might cause them to skip meals, eat less than they need or consume unhealthy foods.
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From Overindulgence to Intuition: A New Approach to Holiday Eating—and Beyond
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As we move into the holiday season, I reflect on how I approached holiday meals and treats years ago. The excitement wasn’t just about gathering with loved ones; for me, […]
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Counties Fight for More Freedom Over How to Spend Opioid Money With $247M More on the Way
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Somerset County and Philadelphia are fighting decisions made by a powerful state oversight board to reject their spending plans.
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Penn State Enters Agreement for Water Contamination Cleanup Around State College Regional Airport After 5-Year DEP Investigation
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After a five-year investigation into groundwater contamination around State College Regional Airport, Penn State is about to take responsibility for an overall clean-up plan and ensuring nearly 40 homes with […]
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Paint, Pipes and Soil Can Expose Pa. Children to Lead. How to Stay Safe
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Lead is especially harmful to children because they are developing, so knowing potential exposure sources provides a first layer of protection.
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New Database Tracks How 10s of Millions in Opioid Settlement Dollars Are Being Spent in Pennsylvania
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A first-of-its-kind database from Spotlight PA will now make it easier for the public to track Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement funds.
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Hoarding Disorder Can Drive Families and Communities Apart. Local Support Can Help
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People with hoarding disorder can endanger themselves and their communities if left untreated. An Irwin nonprofit is stepping up to offer support.
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Scammers Can Make the Medicare Enrollment Period Treacherous. Here Are Ways to Protect Yourself
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Toward the end of November, scammers try to leverage a Medicare deadline to pressure older people and caregivers into disclosing sensitive information like Social Security numbers.
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Baby Box at Penn Highlands State College Hospital Provides Safe Haven for Mothers in Crisis
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Penn Highlands State College hospital this week held an interfaith blessing ceremony for its Safe Haven Baby Box, a device that offers a safe and legal option for parents in […]
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Lawmakers Pushed a Slate of Bills to Improve Maternal Health Care in Pa. Why Some Did — and Didn’t — Become Law
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One law mandates the creation of a postpartum depression awareness campaign. A bill allowing Medicaid reimbursement for doulas is up next.