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State moves Gracedale nursing home to Provisional III license

EASTON, Pa.- Gracedale nursing home's license is changing again, this time to Provisional III status. Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski delivered the news to the county council during its regular meeting Thursday night. Gracedale, which is in Upper Nazareth Township and is owned and operated by the county, has been...

Northampton County, PA · 1d
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Jeremy Gaskill on moving from Humana to Geisinger Health Plan

After more than 20 years at Humana, Jeremy Gaskill now leads nonprofit Geisinger Health Plan. The problems are the same, he says, the scale for solving them differs. After nearly 22 years at Humana, Jeremy Gaskill moved this year to a nonprofit health plan owned by a Pennsylvania health system. What he found were familiar problems and far fewer resources for solving them.

Danville, PA · 2d
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Sharon Regional Medical Center suspends all hospital services after state revokes license

Pennsylvania · 23h

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 · 18h
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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 · 13h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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Bob Brooks Defeats Ryan Mackenzie in 7th LV Congressional Race

HARRISBURG — Democrat Bob Brooks defeated Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District race Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race just before 10:30 p.m. According to unofficial results, Brooks captured roughly 56 percent of the vote and Mackenzie received 44 percent in Tuesday’s election.

Pennsylvania · 2d

Newser

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Amid Measles Surge, Amish Country Opens Up to Vaccines

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Pennsylvania's largest Amish community has become ground zero for the country's worst measles surge in decades—and it's quietly shifting some minds on vaccines. The AP reports Lancaster County accounts for more than a third of the state's 1,350-plus measles cases this year, with at least three related deaths there. Though the Amish and conservative Mennonites often live apart from mainstream civic life, they shop, work, and attend school alongside their "English" neighbors, making it impossible to contain the highly contagious virus within their ...

Lancaster County, PA · 5d

Times Leader

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Indicators 2026: Medicaid changes could put new pressure on hospitals, health care providers

WILKES-BARRE — In Northeast Pennsylvania, Medicaid covers a significant portion of the population. Approximately 27% of Luzer

Wayne County, PA · 13d

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Gubernatorial candidates stop in Luzerne County during pre-election blitz

A tale of two campaigns: Gubernatorial candidates stop in Luzerne County during pre-election blitz. Pennsylvania's two gubernatorial campaigns touched down in Luzerne County less than 24 hours apart to make their cases before Northeast Pennsylvania audiences and stump for members of their respective parties. Harrisburg-area TV stations pull Perry campaign...

Luzerne County, PA · 4d

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 · 8d

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 · 5d

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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 · 8d

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

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