Health News
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Federal Budget Bill Could Strip 300K Pennsylvanians of Medicaid Coverage, Push Rural Hospitals to the Brink
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State officials warn that President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” could have serious consequences for health care in rural Pennsylvania.
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New Performance Assessments for Pa. Elder Abuse Agencies Will Mask Ongoing Failures, Critics Fear
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The Shapiro administration made the change as older adults continue to die in alarming numbers while under the care of the system.
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Penn Highlands State College Partnership Expands Care for Sexual Assault Victims
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A new program at Penn Highlands State College is expanding care for sexual assault victims in Centre County. The hospital at in Patton Township has partnered with Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Telehealth (SAFE-T) System to provide patients with immediate access to board-certified sexual assault nurse examiners through specialized forensic telehealth technology. “We are excited to partner…
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Food Dye Ban, Whole Milk in Schools Part of Pa. Republicans’ MAHA Push
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The bills come amid a national effort, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, to overhaul food policy. Critics question whether the proposals would improve safety.
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Pressure From Powerful Hospital Lobby Prompts Lawmakers to Limit Proposed Merger Crackdown
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New legislation aims to restrict private equity’s influence in hospital mergers, excluding nonprofits after pressure from industry lobby.
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Rising Hope’s Healing Power of Horses
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Tucked quietly into the rolling hills of Centre County, Rising Hope Therapeutic Riding Center is more than a barn; it’s a lifeline.
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Shapiro Says Rural Hospitals, Health Care for Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians at Risk Under GOP Medicaid Cuts
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro warned Wednesday that the Medicaid cuts Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the health insurance program and more struggling rural hospitals shutting their doors. Shapiro, a Democrat who is considered a potential White House contender in…
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Paid Family Leave Is a Work Perk for Pa. Lawmakers but Probably Not You
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Access to paid leave in Pennsylvania is generally determined by where residents live and work. This includes the legislature, which grants paid parental leave to House staffers but not Senate ones.
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You Asked About Pennsylvania’s Opioid Crisis and Settlement Funds. We’ve Got Answers
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Spotlight PA answers your questions about Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis — who’s affected, what’s being done and how you can get involved in the response.
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Centre County Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
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“It’s an important month to recognize that we’re all on the spectrum when it comes to mental health and at times, we all need to find that courage and vulnerability to reach out for help,” Jana Marie Foundation’s Marisa Vicere said.