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Public sounds off on U.S. Steel’s proposed hot strip mill in Braddock

The Allegheny County Health Department heard from the public on U.S. Steel’s proposed permit for a new hot strip mill at its plant in Braddock. The company, which was purchased by Nippon Steel of Japan last year, has proposed putting in a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson plant. A hot strip mill presses steel slabs into coils of flat steel used to manufacture cars and appliances.

Braddock, PA · 2d
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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 3d
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Medicaid recipients face new renewal requirements beginning in 2027

Allegheny County officials are launching a communitywide campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage as new federal eligibility requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The changes, enacted under the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act, will require many Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage every six months and answer additional questions on lengthy renewal forms. County officials and health care providers say the outreach effort is intended to prevent eligible residents from losing coverage because they miss deadlines or struggle to navigate the renewal process. “Too many people risk losing health coverage even if they are working or eligible for exemptions simply because they are unaware of new requirements or don’t know where to turn for help,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said. Organizations across the county team up The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is partnering with health care providers and community organizations to offer training, public information sessions, text reminders and online advertising. Through a partnership with the UPMC Neighborhood Outreach Center, grassroots organizations will receive training to help residents navigate Pennsylvania’s online Medicaid system . Community office hours also will provide hands-on assistance. A series of town halls will give residents opportunities to ask questions and learn about

Allegheny County, PA · 10h

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Millvale Bell Tower Glows Green as New Beacon Puts Air Quality on Display

Pittsburgh City Hall Plaza — Weather Coverage Landmark Backdrop. A beacon perched atop the old bell tower of Millvale's Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls is now glowing in different colors depending on how clean or dirty the air is outside. On Wednesday night, the light glowed green, a signal that pollution levels in the borough were low at the time.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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Pitt Dental Medicine lands $9.4M to train oral health workers in rural Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh announced it received $9.4 million in state funding to expand programming for its School of Dental Medicine.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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VA Butler offers expansive mental health services while adapting to veterans’ needs

VA Butler Healthcare System is aiming to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to meet veterans where they are and with what they need. The system’s mental and behavioral health services stretch from inpatient to outpatient veterans, as well as offering a wide range of clinical and nonclinical experiences. Its programs are designed to adapt to veterans’ changing needs.

Butler, PA · 3d

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Star City cuts ribbon on income-based facility for adults with disabilities

A new living facility offering people with disabilities the chance to live independently officially cut its ribbon Tuesday morning.

Star City, WV · 3d

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New Doctor Joins WVU Medicine in Butler

A new doctor will join local medical facilities as part of WVU Medicine. Dr. Michele Mlakar is the newest board-certified internal medicine member of Butler Memorial Hospital. She attended Gannon University in Erie before completing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following a...

Butler, PA · 5d

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Allegheny County launches campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage. The initiative aims to assist eligible beneficiaries in navigating new federal requirements. The federal eligibility changes, enacted by Congress under the Big Beautiful...

Allegheny County, PA · 7d

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Allegheny Health Network hosting Cancer Screening Clinic

Allegheny County, PA · 6d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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UPMC Children’s expands in Lawrenceville

The Lawrenceville hospital this week opened a pediatric Express Care clinic on the first floor adjacent to the main lobby.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Washington County forming team to help first responders cope with trauma

In the wake of this week's tragedy in Mt. Lebanon, mental health is top of mind, including for first responders.

Washington County, PA · 7d

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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 · 8d

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Why one positive E. coli sample put a Pittsburgh-area community under a boil-water advisory

A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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As Medicaid requirements tighten, Allegheny County plans outreach to prevent loss of coverage

Thousands of Medicaid recipients in Allegheny County will face new hurdles to keep their health insurance next year as stricter reporting requirements are imposed by the federal government. County officials are joining forces with healthcare providers and state lawmakers to help residents navigate the changes. On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive...

Allegheny County, PA · 8d

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Allegheny County launches campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage.

Allegheny County, PA · 7d

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Center Township E. Coli Scare Pushes Central Valley Schools Online Tuesday

Center Township is under a boil water advisory after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, prompting Central Valley School District to send students home for remote learning Tuesday. The contaminated sample was pulled from the intersection of Old Brodhead Road and Wilhelm Drive on Oct. 28, and officials say nearby testing sites came back clean.

Beaver County, PA · 10d

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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 · 9d

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Pennsylvania: Deadly Washington County Halloween Smog Sickened 5,000

A Halloween-week disaster killed 20, sickened thousands and helped reshape U.S. air pollution laws.

Washington County, PA · 16d

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UPMC Children’s Hospital Opens Nine-Room Express Care Clinic Near Its Main Lobby

Parents in Pittsburgh now have another option when a child spikes a fever or twists an ankle after the pediatrician's office has closed for the night. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened a new Express Care location at its main hospital, giving families a same-day alternative to the emergency room for minor illnesses and injuries during evenings and weekends.

Pittsburgh, PA · 10d