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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic

TAMAQUA – A former pharmacy in eastern Schuylkill County is now a training ground for... The article Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Tamaqua, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Study details microplastics in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new study from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found microplastics in 100% of tested sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, including in the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County. “What we found is alarming,” Deputy Director of PennEnvironment Flora Cardoni said at a press conference Tuesday morning. “Every single […]

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Newswatch 16

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Efforts to protect Pennsylvania's waterways and address microplastics

Pennsylvania · 1d

positivebloom.com

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What Pennsylvania Law Says About Burning Leaves In Your Yard

A pile of crunchy maple leaves can be perfectly legal to burn in one town and against the rules a few miles away. That patchwork surprised me the first time I looked into it. State environmental rules in Pennsylvania focus heavily on smoke, and some valley regions face much tighter limits than rural hillsides.

Pennsylvania · 1d
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WTAJ

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Pennsylvania to receive nearly $191M to support rural healthcare, workforce

Pennsylvania · 2d

liveinsurancenews.com

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Pennsylvania Just Triggered a 50-Year-Old Law to Keep Jefferson Health In-Network

The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)

Pennsylvania · 4d

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State shuts struggling Western Pa. hospital rescued by Tenor Health, but officials say its NEPA hospitals aren't affected

The closure of a Tenor Health Foundation-owned hospital in Western Pennsylvania does not indicate a threat to the stability of the organization’s three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, officials say. The state’s Department of Health ordered the suspension of all services at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County as of...

Mercer County, PA · 5d

hoodline.com

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Tamaqua Dental Clinic Draws 30 Patients a Day, Easing Rural PA Shortage

A dental clinic built inside a former Rite Aid pharmacy in Tamaqua has been averaging 30 patients a day since it opened Sept. 2, and on Friday, Temple University leaders, state officials and community members gathered to formally dedicate the facility at a grand opening ceremony in the borough’s business district.

Tamaqua, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Conflicting guidance fuels vaccine fatigue, experts say

In 1983, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s childhood immunization schedule recommended that four vaccines be administered in 11 doses between 2 months and 16 years of age. More 40 years later, in 2025, the CDC recommended 12 vaccines for children ages 6 and younger and seven additional...

Pennsylvania · 4d

wesanews.org

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Allegheny County officials, nonprofits prepare for major Jan. 1 Medicaid changes

With major changes to the Medicaid program set to take effect soon, a host of Allegheny County and nonprofit officials said they are working hard to ensure as few people as possible lose their health care coverage in the coming months. “We’ve been sounding the alarm for more than a...

Allegheny County, PA · 6d

Main Line Media News

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Main Line Health’s Shelly Buck next in line to chair HAP’s Board of Directors

BRYN MAWR — Shelly Buck, DNP, MBA, President of Ambulatory and Professional Services for Main Line Health, has been appointed Board Chair-Elect of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for 2026-2027 and will transition to Board Chair in the 2028-2029 term. HAP is governed by a board...

Pennsylvania · 3d

Times Leader

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Legislative Roundup: $10M in disaster relief grants issued to fruit growers harmed by devastating freeze

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week announced that $10 million in disaster relief grants is on its way to 319 Pennsylvania fruit g

Pennsylvania · 4d

WKBN

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Sharon Regional Medical Center suspends all hospital services after state revokes license

Pennsylvania · 5d

Franklin County Free Press

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WellSpan Expands Cancer Services and Screening

WellSpan Health is expanding cancer services, using artificial intelligence to review medical scans and offering genetic testing to identify inherited cancer risks, according to an Oct. 21 announcement. Through its collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, WellSpan provides access to second opinions, specialty expertise, clinical trials and advanced treatment options. The...

Lewisburg, PA · 5d

bondoro.com

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Case Summary: Redeemer Health Chapter 11

A deck version of this summary is also available HERE. Headquartered in Meadowbrook, PA, Redeemer Health ("RH"), together with its Debtor and non-Debtor affiliates (collectively, the "Company"), is a nonprofit Catholic health and social services system serving southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. RH, the parent of eleven Debtor affiliates (together with RH, the "Debtors"), is a holding company with no employees or direct operations. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Holy Redeemer Health System (“HRHS”), operates Holy Redeemer Hospital, a licensed 239-bed acute care facility in Abington Township, PA. The hospital provides emergency, inpatient and outpatient care and ancillary services, including rehabilitation and respiratory therapy, with a focus on cancer care, women’s health, cardiovascular health and orthopedics.

Pennsylvania · 6d

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4 AHN facilities honored for ambulatory surgery

Four Allegheny Health Network outpatient surgery facilities have been recognized among Pennsylvania’s highest-performing ambulatory surgery centers, according to an AHN news release. The honor comes from Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 rankings. AHN’s Monroeville Surgery Center, Westmoreland Outpatient Center, Bethel Park Surgery Center and Wexford...

Pennsylvania · 7d

NorthcentralPA.com

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UPMC Williamsport and Muncy nurses honored with DAISY Awards

Williamsport, Pa. — Three UPMC nurses in Lycoming County were recently honored with DAISY Awards after grateful families described them going above and beyond, staying past their shifts and comforting loved ones through some of their hardest days. Emily Beaver, BSN, ICU, UPMC Williamsport; Jake Marshalek, BSN, senior clinician, Emergency Department, UPMC Muncy; and Monica Bressler, BSN, 2 Main, UPMC Muncy, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Emily was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared: “My mother was admitted to the ICU after suffering a massive heart attack. During an incredibly difficult time for our family, Emily exemplified everything the DAISY Award represents. She performed very well under pressure and demonstrated exceptional knowledge and clinical expertise while confidently answering a barrage of tough questions from a concerned family. She was patient, approachable, compassionate, and never made us feel rushed. She even stayed past her shift to ensure we understood my mother’s condition and care plan. Even when assigned to another area, she stopped by to check on my mother. Our entire family felt reassured knowing Emily was caring for our mom.” Jake was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared: “My

Williamsport, PA · 9d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Woolrich fire company’s new helistop sees its first patient transfer

Woolrich, Pa. — A helicopter landing site years in the making at the Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company was used for the first time Sunday night to fly a trauma patient to a hospital. The Chief James “Jimmy” Jones Helistop, registered with the Federal Aviation Administration as 35PN, went into service several weeks ago at the home of Woolrich Station 12. On Nov. 1, a STAT MedEvac helicopter landed there to pick up a patient from a land rescue in the area. “With years of planning, hours of hard work, and the drive of volunteers paid off tonight for Woolrich Station 12,” the fire company wrote in a Facebook post. The fire company said the helistop gives medical helicopters a set place to land and pick up trauma patients. That cuts down on transport time and gives patients “the best possible outcome for their injuries,” according to the post. The fire company did not release details about the rescue or the patient’s condition. “Job well done by all involved in the land rescue this evening and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family at this time,” the company wrote. The helistop is named for former Woolrich Volunteer

Woolrich, PA · 8d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Shortage of home healthcare workers driven by Pennsylvania's reimbursement rates

Pennsylvania is experiencing a shortage of home healthcare workers.

Pennsylvania · 8d

wesanews.org

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As Allegheny County's oldest population surges, experts urge action on senior care

Experts on aging from around the region and state gathered in Pittsburgh recently to share recommendations with federal lawmakers about how to improve the quality of life for elders throughout Pennsylvania. U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman convened a congressional hearing to examine the challenges of caring for growing...

Allegheny County, PA · 9d