Health News
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A New Pa. Law Aimed at Keeping Unregulated Vapes Out of the Hands of Kids May Not Actually Work
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Pennsylvania’s first major effort to tackle vaping suffers from loopholes, insufficient funding for enforcement and limited public health backing.
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Rising Allergies, Simple Solutions
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If it seems like everyone around you is talking about their allergies or uncovering some new allergy later in life, you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that people — specifically adults — just have more allergies than they used to.
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Mount Nittany Health Proposes New Medical Office Building in Bellefonte
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Mount Nittany Health is planning a new facility that will consolidate and expand its services in Bellefonte. The Centre County-based health system intends to construct a two-story, 40,000-square foot medical office building immediately east of its corporate offices at 945 E. Bishop St., Mark Saville of project engineer HRG said in a sketch plan overview…
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Pennsylvania Opens Door for Opioid Funds to Support Overwhelmed Public Defenders
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The move represents a victory for a range of groups, including advocates who argue public defenders play a vital role in helping people dealing with addiction.
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Why Home Maintenance Deserves a Spot in the Annual Health and Budget Plans
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Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home care. Early and routine home maintenance goes beyond fixing visible damage. It helps ensure a healthy living environment, extends the life of…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2026
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The first baby born in 2026 at Mount Nittany Medical Center arrived on New Year’s Day, and it’s a boy! Myles Peters was born early Thursday morning to parents Caleigh and Elliot Peters, of Snow Shoe, according to the College Township hospital. Myles weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces. “Welcoming the New Year’s Baby…
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Mental Health Care Workers Face Too Many Needs and Not Enough Money on the Front Line of Pa.’s Self-Made Crisis
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Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not enough resources to help everyone in need.
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Caregivers in Pa. Are Celebrating a Rare Pay Boost, But Long-Term Funding Issues Linger
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Funding for child care, home services for older adults and disability support will increase under Pennsylvania’s latest budget, but recruitment and retention are expected to persist in the long term.
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Opioid Settlement Spending Faces Growing Scrutiny as Pennsylvania Awaits Millions More
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Counties battle uncertainty over funding rules while advocates and families push for an increased say in opioid settlement spending decisions.
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Pennsylvania Restricts Weight-Loss Drugs for Medicaid Patients Amid Budget Woes
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Pennsylvania restricts weight-loss drugs for Medicaid patients amid budget woes