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WBRE

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Geisinger marks milestone with final beam on new tower

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The final beam of a new 11-story hospital building was ceremoniously placed Thursday morning at its medical center in Danville, marking a major milestone for Geisinger. The $900 million project is set to provide improved care for Pennsylvanians, especially seniors. Alex Zimmerman is the Chief Administrative Officer for Geisinger’s Central […]

Danville, PA · 11d

Main Street Dollars

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Pennsylvanians buying coverage through Pennie must enroll by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1

Open enrollment on Pennie, Pennsylvania’s state health insurance exchange, begins Nov. 1 for 2027 coverage. People who want a plan that starts Jan. 1 have to enroll by Dec. 15. The window for coverage that starts later runs into January. The dates for 2027 coverage The Pennsylvania Health Law Project says open enrollment for 2027 […]

Pennsylvania · 8d

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Geisinger Marks Major Milestone In Hospital Expansion

DANVILLE — Construction of Geisinger Medical Center’s new 11-story patient tower reached a major milestone Thursday with completion of its steel framework. Hospital officials and community leaders gathered for a ceremonial final beam placement, keeping the nearly $900 million project on schedule for 2029. The expansion will provide...

Danville, PA · 11d

StateCollege.com

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As a Historic Measles Outbreak Hits Pennsylvania Amish Country, More Show Openness to Vaccines

EPHRATA, Pa. (AP) — Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and mums, fry pies and squash, sports jerseys and Barbie accessories. Such interactions are common in Lancaster County, home to the largest Amish population in the U.S. — and the epicenter of the nation’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years. While they avoid many types of civic engagement for religious reasons, the Amish — like many other groups vulnerable to measles across the nation — are not truly separate. “We are all interconnected,” said Dr. Diego Hijano of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Robust vaccination rates once protected Americans much better. But rates among the general public are now falling , and rates have long been low among the Amish, creating the perfect conditions for the contagious virus — officially considered “eliminated” from the U.S. since 2000 — to spread here and beyond. Pennsylvania has the most U.S. cases, with over 1,350 this year, more than a third in Lancaster County alone , according to state figures. That’s a big undercount, community leaders say, since many people

Lancaster County, PA · 9d

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Pennsylvania Hands Out $19.6M to Clean Up Diesel Trucks in 15 Counties

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $19.6 million to fund 18 clean transportation technology projects spread across 15 counties, part of a continuing push to cut diesel pollution tied to freight and cargo transportation. The money is aimed squarely at communities that officials describe as disproportionately affected by that kind of pollution, from Philadelphia to Allegheny County.

Pennsylvania · 10d

CBS News

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Pennsylvania's home healthcare worker shortage driven by reimbursement rates, advocates say

Pennsylvania · 7d

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Bresnahan, Cognetti Clash in Lone NE Pa. Debate as Cognetti Leads in Polls

Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Democratic challenger Paige Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, faced off before a live studio audience at WVIA Studios in Pittston on Thursday, October 29, in what turned out to be their only scheduled face-to-face debate before Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District election on Nov. 3. The hour covered a dense list of flashpoints — from the war in Iran to Medicaid, data centers, voter identification and campaign stock trading — and both candidates largely stuck to a civil tone rather than trading direct attacks.

Scranton, PA · 10d

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Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

News Lab reporters reached out by email to the two candidates vying for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes all of Warren County, as well as Armstrong, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union, and parts of Indiana, Lycoming, and Venango counties.

Pennsylvania · 7d

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Measles outbreak tops 1,400 cases in Pa. as DOH expands pop-up vaccine clinics

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that 1,433 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. A news release from the DOH reports that there are seven newly confirmed cases since October 30. It also reports that there have been 269 hospitalizations, and the death toll remains five individuals. Of the 1,433 cases, 4 individuals were vaccinated, according to the release.

Pennsylvania · 7d

Newswatch 16

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State leaders address community members' health concerns

Scranton, PA · 7d

Bucks County Beacon

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As a Historic Measles Outbreak Hits Pennsylvania Amish Country, More Show Openness to Vaccines

Lancaster County, PA · 10d

Public News Service

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National healthcare caravan passes through PA, pushing for reforms

A national bus tour demanding lower healthcare costs wraps up Friday after trekking across the country. Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” tour made October stops in Scranton and Bethlehem, putting Pennsylvania families’ struggles with insurance bills and access to care in the spotlight. The advocacy group Protect Our Care spent four weeks gathering stories from patients, providers and families. Organizers said rising premiums, coverage losses and prescription costs mean difficult choices. April Niver, a self-employed consultant from Easton, Penn., said coverage gaps often leave patients gambling on how much care they need. "We're left with trade-offs. We make trade-offs for a plan that might not offer us as much coverage for certain things, because we're rolling the dice here," Niver said. The "Care Force One" tour bus traveled to more than 36 stops in 15 states to protest cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The group wants lawmakers to restore Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and reverse Medicaid cuts. It also wants Medicare to negotiate prices for more prescription drugs and extend those savings to people with private insurance. Cesar Nieves, a Pittsburgh-based medical technologist who cites 25 years of healthcare experience,

Pennsylvania · 11d

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Swept away: The artisan magic of Meckley Brooms in Pennsylvania

Business is brooming - excuse me, booming at a Pennsylvania broom company that sells to witches and non-witches alike. Meckley Brooms is a family-run business and is racing to fulfill huge orders of handmade brooms ahead of today's Halloween celebrations. Briana Meckley, co-owner of Meckley Brooms, joins us now from Lopez, Pennsylvania. Thanks very much for being with us.

Lopez, PA · 10d

Yahoo!

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Worst measles outbreak in decades hits Pennsylvania Amish country

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years. Low vaccination rates among Amish and the wider population have added to the virus' resurgence, prompting renewed openness to vaccines. (AP Video/ Jessie Wardarski)

Lancaster County, PA · 11d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Alison Colbert and Mary Ellen Glasgow: Medicaid ‘savings’ will cost Western Pa. dearly

In less than three months, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will have to start proving, again and again, that they qualify for health coverage they already have. As nurses, we know that when paperwork stands between patients and care, eligible people lose coverage, and their health pays the price. The...

Pennsylvania · 10d

State College

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Geisinger Health Plan announces Medicare Advantage plans for 2027

DANVILLE — As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period kicks off, Geisinger Health Plan encourages those age 65 and older to review their current coverage and explore options to be sure they have the coverage that best meets their healthcare and prescription drug needs for the coming year. AEP runs...

Danville, PA · 12d

The Conversation U.S.

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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

Pennsylvania · 12d

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Pa. among states starting 2027 ACA open enrollment Nov. 1 as health costs rise

There’s only one time of year when people can shop for health insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplaces and make changes to their plans, and that’s during the annual open enrollment period, which begins Nov. 1. Coverage purchased during open enrollment will take effect on New Year’s Day...

Pennsylvania · 12d

abc27 News

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PA measles numbers now just under 1,400; more than 15,000 MMR vaccines adminstered since August

(WHTM) — The latest numbers on measles cases in Pennsylvania are in, and the state is nearing closer to passing the 1,400 mark for the year. Wednesday’s update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health puts the positive case count at 1,398, up 38 from Monday’s release. The DOH did not provide any new information about […]

Pennsylvania · 12d

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Pennsylvania Seeks Input on Medicaid Managed Care Changes Ahead of HealthChoices Procurement

October 28, 2026 – Pennsylvania is seeking public input on potential changes to its Medicaid managed care system, including stronger coordination between physical and behavioral health plans and new approaches to serving children with complex medical and developmental needs. The Department of Human Services (DHS) issued a request for...

Pennsylvania · 12d

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