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, it was a carefully orchestrated “plan” for the biggest feast of the year. Leading up to the holidays, I’d restrict, exercise and put certain foods…
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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 contaminated wells have drinkable water. The university also would pay about $565,000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under a proposed consent order and…
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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 crisis who are unable to care for their newborns. The Baby Box is located in an exterior wall outside the emergency department of the hospital…
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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.