Health News
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Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in 2 Centre County Townships
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Mosquito samples recently collected in two Centre County townships tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a release on Thursday from the county’s Planning and Community Development Office, which received the results from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Vector Management. One mosquito sample collected in Patton Township and two in Spring Township marked…
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Pharmacies Are Disappearing Across Pennsylvania as Operators Blame a Broken Payment System
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Pharmacists say insurance reimbursements fail to cover their costs. They say a new law isn’t enough to reverse the trend.
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Jana Marie Foundation Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health First Aid Education
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Jana Marie Foundation was recently honored for its work delivering Mental Health First Aid Training throughout the Centre County community. The State College-based organization received an honorable mention at the 2025 Mental Health First Aid Summit, a recognition that highlighted its commitment to fostering mental wellness, increasing mental health literacy and empowering individuals to support one…
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Centre LifeLink Now an Accredited EMS Education Institute
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Centre LifeLink EMS recently became officially accredited as an EMS Education Institute under the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Mount Nittany Health Completes Multi-Phase Diagnostic Pavilion Renovation
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Mount Nittany Health recently celebrated the completion of a multi-year project to comprehensively renovate and upgrade its diagnostic pavilion at the medical center in College Township. The third and final phase of the project included new and updated MRI equipment. A new 3.0T MRI system “allows for high-resolution studies, including advanced neurological and prostate imaging,…
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Medicaid Cuts in Trump’s Tax Bill Will ‘Devastate’ Access to Care in Rural Pennsylvania, Critics Say
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State officials estimate 310,000 Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid coverage and anticipate strain at health facilities caused by federal budget cuts.
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Wages for Low Paid Home Care Workers Could Rise Under Pa. Budget Proposal. Is It Enough?
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The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before Pa. pay is competitive.
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How Pa. Is Responding to Rising Use of a Synthetic Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl
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At least 50 people have died of an overdose associated with nitazenes. A lack of testing means the true number is likely higher.
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Opioid Funds, Public Voices: What Spotlight PA Heard and Learned by Listening to You
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With an estimated $2 billion at stake, Spotlight PA used community conversations, a survey and data tools to elevate public voices in the opioid settlement rollout.
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How Much Do You Know About Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Program? Take This Quiz
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Medical marijuana cards are a big business in Pennsylvania, but how much do you know about the program? Put your knowledge to the test with this new interactive quiz.