Health News
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Power of Pink: How Pink Zone Helps Bring Relief to Families Facing Breast Cancer
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For nearly two decades, Pink Zone has stood as a lifeline for breast cancer patients in Centre County, growing from a Lady Lions basketball initiative into a nonprofit that helps families keep the lights on, the rent paid and hope alive.
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Watch: How Pennsylvania’s Mental Health System Failed Those Who Needed It Most
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An ongoing two-year Spotlight PA investigation challenges some of the most common misconceptions about mental health treatment in Pennsylvania — most significantly that when people can’t or don’t get help, it’s their fault.
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‘People, PAWS and PSU’ to Offer Health Clinic for Pets and Their Humans
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A one-day community event in Centre County will offer affordable and accessible vaccines and other services for both people and pets. People, PAWS and PSU: A Health Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Their Humans will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard.…
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The Broader COVID Vaccine Recommendations Embraced by Pa., and How They Conflict With Federal Guidelines
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Pennsylvania pharmacies can offer COVID-19 vaccines, but they and their patients are navigating competing guidelines for who should receive them.
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Penn Highlands State College to Host Free Women’s Health Event
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Penn Highlands State College will host a fun and educational free women’s health event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19. The hospital at 239 Colonnade Boulevard will offer information about the latest advancements in women’s health, food and beverages and giveaways during the event. All who attend will be entered in a drawing…
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Pharmacies in Pa. Can Now Give COVID Shots. That Doesn’t Mean Widespread Access Will Follow
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Guidelines provide different levels of access, and experts say it’s now up to pharmacies to decide which recommendations to follow.
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Game Day, Guilt-Free: How to Enjoy Tailgate Foods Without Stress
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September in State College brings crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and the unmistakable buzz of football season. Tailgates are a beloved tradition—filled with friends, family, laughter, and of course, an abundance of classic game-day foods. Yet for many, the joy of these gatherings gets clouded by food guilt, calorie counting or the pressure to eat “perfectly.”…
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Secretive Board Overseeing Pa.’s Billion-Dollar Opioid Response Invites Public to Speak for 1st Time
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Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows public comment but faces continued criticism over transparency and representation.
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Shots With Limits for Some Kids and Adults
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children. The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such…
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The Big Impact of Pennsylvania Pharmacy Closures, Explained in 3 Maps
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Hundreds of pharmacy closures since 2020 have left patients with fewer options across Pennsylvania.