Health News
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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Pennsylvania Loses Hundreds of Pharmacies After a Law Promised Help
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Lawmakers want to ensure the Shapiro admin is holding corporate middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, accountable.
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What Pa.’s $50.1 Billion Budget Does for Rural Hospitals, Communities
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The $50.1 billion state budget maintains previous spending on rural hospitals and boosts Medicaid programs, but advocates say it doesn’t fix every challenge to accessing care.