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NorthcentralPA.com

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State nurses administer over 10K measles vaccine doses amidst outbreak

Harrisburg, Pa. — Measles has now spread to 43 Pennsylvania counties, with 1,317 confirmed cases so far this year, the state Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday. Washington County is the latest addition to the list of counties with confirmed cases. The department reported 31 new cases since Oct. 19. The northcentral region's counties hit especially hard by the spread of measles include Centre, Clinton, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties, according to the DOH's measles dashboard . Cumulatively, these counties have counted 151 cases. Snyder County alone reported 50. Since the outbreak began, 251 people have been hospitalized and five deaths have been confirmed as measles-related, according to the DOH. Four of the confirmed cases, less than 1%, involved vaccinated people. Vaccination demand surges DOH nurses have administered more than 10,000 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine this year between pop-up clinics and state health centers. That includes more than 6,300 doses given at 223 pop-up clinics held in affected communities since the outbreak began in late April. About 300 DOH staff members are working with residents, community organizations, and health care providers on the response, and dozens more clinics are planned in the coming weeks and

Pennsylvania · 11d

Lehigh Daily

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Shapiro signs law to phase out PFAS firefighting foam in Pa.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed a law that ends the sale of a type of firefighting foam made with PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, starting July 1, 2027, and bars fire departments from using it starting Jan. 1, 2028. The post Shapiro signs law to phase out PFAS firefighting foam in Pa. appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Pennsylvania · 11d

Main Street Dollars

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Pennsylvania Medicaid enrollees ages 19 to 64 may get automated calls from 877-839-4782 about work rules that start with January 2027 applications, the state says

Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients between 19 and 64 may be getting automated phone calls from 877-839-4782, and the state has named that number as its own. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is using calls, text messages and letters to warn about a federal work requirement that starts for Medicaid applications received in January 2027. […]

Pennsylvania · 13d

Lehigh Daily

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Pharmacy tech who sat on a Pa. township board charged with stealing nearly 90,000 opioid pills

Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, a pharmacy technician at Sheffield Pharmacy, took 80,926 oxycodone pills and 8,744 hydrocodone pills between January 2022 and May 2026, investigators allege, according to the attorney general's office. The 89,670 pills work out to about 1,700 a month over that span, based on the office's figures. The post Pharmacy tech who sat on a Pa. township board charged with stealing nearly 90,000 opioid pills appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Sheffield, PA · 15d

WETM 18 News

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Alert bracelets to be provided to new mothers by Guthrie

SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) – Guthrie Clinic is partnering with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to give new mothers post-birth alert bracelets. According to AWHONN, new mothers with medical complications are more likely to go to the emergency department, and most of those visits occur within the first 30 days after giving birth. […]

Sayre, PA · 14d

Spotlight PA

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PA Local Heroes: The advocate making healthcare accessible and fun

Jazmin Evans became a health advocate because she remembers the challenges of being a patient. The Philadelphia resident was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease during her senior year of high school in Ohio, and began “navigating this system very blind,” she told PA Local. In 2019, she learned her kidneys were completely failing, began dialysis, and was added to a transplant list.

Philadelphia, PA · 14d

KYW News Radio

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Pa. ramps up measles vaccinations as it warns of infections among pregnant women and congenital cases

Health officials in Pennsylvania are issuing a warning as more pregnant women have been infected with measles, sparking concerns of congenital cases, which had been, for many years, rare in the United States.

Pennsylvania · 16d

Newswatch 16

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White Haven Center to be sold in Luzerne County

Luzerne County, PA · 14d

butlerradio.com

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Vaccinations Rise as Measles Cases Grow in PA

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has provided an update on measles cases in Pennsylvania including vaccinations. The DOH reports on Wednesday that 31 new measles cases have been confirmed since Monday. In total, over 1,300 people have been infected, 251 people have been hospitalized, 43 counties have at least one...

Pennsylvania · 15d

Franklin County Free Press

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Four WellSpan Nurses Receive Pennsylvania Nightingale Awards

Four WellSpan Health nurses received 2026 Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania, and five others were named finalists, according to WellSpan. The recipients are Kyra Beck, Harrison Jackson, Katherine Singer and Nancy Keefer. Samantha Obeck, Katrina Fetter, Carol Smith, Amy Reed and Laurie Hlodash were named finalists, bringing WellSpan’s total number of...

Pennsylvania · 16d

The Philadelphia Citizen

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Healthcare’s Failed Economic Model is Costing American Families

Pennsylvania is heading toward another healthcare collision. Nearly 700,000 Medicaid recipients are being notified of federal changes taking effect in 2027 that could leave more people uninsured, increasing uncompensated care for hospitals and reigniting the question of who absorbs the cost. Hospitals respond by raising prices; insurers restrict spending; employers...

Pennsylvania · 16d

wtaj.com

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Reimagining Dementia Care: Dementia Summit || 814 Your Health

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is bringing dementia care professionals together for a day of education, resources and discussion at its upcoming Dementia Summit on Nov. 5 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. The event will feature presentations on dementia care, emerging technology, public policy and...

Pennsylvania · 15d

abc27 News

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PA measles cases surpass 1,300 for the year; DOH has administered 10,000 vaccines

(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health released its latest update on measles numbers throughout the state, with positive cases now passing the 1,300 mark for the year. With 31 cases since Monday’s update, Pennsylvania now stands at 1,317 overall, with 251 hospitalizations. The measles-associated death count remains at five, with a reported death in […]

Pennsylvania · 15d

The Money Overview

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Pennsylvania has sent letters to nearly 700,000 Medicaid expansion adults about an 80-hour monthly work requirement that starts in January 2027

Letters are arriving at the homes of nearly 700,000 Pennsylvanians on Medicaid, warning that adults on the expansion program will have to show 80 hours a month of work or similar activity. The rule begins in January 2027. People who do not meet it, and do not report an exemption, can lose coverage. The state […] The post Pennsylvania has sent letters to nearly 700,000 Medicaid expansion adults about an 80-hour monthly work requirement that starts in January 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Pennsylvania · 19d

mindfullyamerican.com

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2 Pennsylvania Programs That Cut Prescription Costs, Older Adults Take Note

For older adults on a fixed income, the pharmacy counter can be a stressful stop. Pennsylvania offers help with those costs, and it’s easy to miss if nobody mentions it. These are the programs worth asking about before your next refill. Note: This is general information, not medical or...

Pennsylvania · 18d

wpsu.org

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Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more

Pennsylvania’s next governor may have a role in the accessibility of health care coverage, what reproductive care looks like and how the state protects LGBTQ+ residents. As voters prepare to cast their ballots to determine a number of crucial races across the state, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity have been making their case for why they should be the one to lead the state.

Pennsylvania · 16d

abc27 News

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PA measles cases surpass 1,300 for the year; DOH has administered 10,000 vaccines

Pennsylvania · 15d

MyChesCo

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Upstart Impacts Targets Women’s Health Funding Gap With Program

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Upstart Impacts is launching a Pennsylvania startup accelerator focused on women’s healthcare, offering 10 early-stage biotechnology and medical technology companies free commercialization support to address gaps in medical research and expand opportunities for investment and product development. The Philadelphia-based nonprofit will accept applications through December...

Philadelphia, PA · 16d

NorthcentralPA.com

partner publisher · 50.6K followers

UPMC Williamsport named Aetna Institute of Quality for joint replacement

Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC Williamsport has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality orthopedic facility for total joint replacement. The designation goes to hospitals and surgical centers that meet specific quality measures for joint replacement surgery, including low complication rates, fewer hospital readmissions and strong patient outcomes after hip and knee replacement procedures. “Hip and knee replacement surgery can be life-changing for people whose pain keeps them from doing the things they enjoy or need to do every day,” said Dr. John “Jack” Bailey, an orthopaedic surgeon with UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Williamsport. “Patients want to feel confident that they’re receiving safe, high-quality care, and it’s a bonus when it’s close to home. This designation reflects the commitment of our surgeons, nurses, therapists, and support staff to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to them.” Aetna evaluates facilities using measures related to patient safety, quality outcomes and overall performance. The information is available to Aetna members to help them make decisions about their care. More information about UPMC Orthopaedic Care services in northcentral Pennsylvania is available at UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA .

Williamsport, PA · 18d

abc27 News

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Health officials implementing ‘first in the nation’ program to combat maternal mortality rate in PA

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Shapiro Administration is taking steps to reduce the maternal mortality rate in Pennsylvania. “I couldn’t be happier to be here today to officially announce a first-of-its-kind program,” State Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said. Arkoosh came to Lancaster to launch a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program specifically designed […]

Pennsylvania · 17d