Health News
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Why the Law That Forces People to Get Mental Health Help Didn’t Stop the Shapiro Arson Attack
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Involuntary commitment is intended to be a last resort with a high bar. At the same time, many PA counties lack other mental health services.
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The Value of Life for Adults and Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The horrific statements made by Robert Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, that children with autism will “never pay taxes, hold a job or go on a date” create a narrative that assumes their life is of lesser value. These statements are to create shame for those whose minds and bodies…
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Measles Cases in Pa. Remain Low Amid National Outbreak, but Vaccine Hesitancy Lays Groundwork for Spread
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The U.S. hadn’t seen a measles death in a decade until this year, but vaccine hesitancy has helped fuel spread of the highly contagious disease.
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Records Reveal Shapiro Admin Stopped Tracking Why Older Adults Die During Abuse, Neglect Investigations
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The state started tracking deaths as older adults were dying in alarmingly higher numbers. Then a top aging official halted the process.
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Looser Education Rules Floated as Fix to Pa.’s Troubled Home Care Workforce
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A bill would require direct care workers to pass a competency exam rather than have a diploma or GED. Advocates argue a more direct solution to the staffing shortfall would be to increase wages.
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Mount Nittany Health Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurers
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A federal lawsuit filed by Mount Nittany Health on Thursday claims the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and affiliated insurers have long colluded to restrict competition and underpay health care providers in violation of antitrust laws. The State College-based health system’s 148-page lawsuit filed in the U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania joins dozens of…
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Medical Marijuana Oversight Bill Advances After Spotlight PA Investigations Reveal Doctor Concerns
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A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.
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Remote Area Medical to Host Free 2-Day Health Care Clinic in Centre County
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Remote Area Medical — a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical care to those in need — will hold a free, two-day clinic in collaboration with Penn State this weekend in Centre County. The clinic is set for Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, at Bald Eagle Area Middle and…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Implements New Visitor Check-In Policy
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Mount Nittany Medical Center has a new visitor check-in policy intended “to enhance security and safety,” according to Mount Nittany Health. Beginning Tuesday, visitors age 16 and older must check in, show identification and register at all public entrances upon arrival at the College Township hospital. Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for the…
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Rabid Fox Found in Bellefonte Area
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that a rabid fox was found in the Bellefonte area this week and urged anyone who may have been bitten or scratched by the animal to contact health providers. The fox was discovered on Wednesday in the area of 100 Hertzler Drive in Spring Township, according to DOH, which…