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WHYY

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Inside Pa.’s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Around 4 p.m. on a recent Thursday, people began to arrive outside a fire station in New Holland, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came in cars, horse-drawn buggies and on bicycles.

Pennsylvania · 27d

NorthEast Times

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Penn Medicine and Independence Blue Cross Plan 18 Outpatient Surgery Centers

Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross and Regent Surgical are partnering to develop at least 18 outpatient surgery centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. PhillyVoice published the announcement, which came from the IBX Newsroom. The partnership is intended to widen access to lower-cost, high-quality surgical care across Greater Philadelphia, according...

Pennsylvania · 10-05

fox29.com

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Solving The Nursing Shortage Problem

Fox 29's Alex Holley & Thomas Drayton talk to Dr. Holly Harner, a Professor and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Jefferson College of Nursing, about the ongoing nursing shortage.

Philadelphia, PA · 28d

South Philly Review

publisher · 3.0K followers

Pennsylvania Social Security Checks Will Rise 3.6% in 2027, About $75 a Month

Social Security recipients across Pennsylvania, including South Philadelphia households, will see monthly payments rise 3.6% in 2027, Philadelphia Patch reported. The Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustment on Wednesday. Average monthly benefits will climb from $2,095 to $2,170, an increase of about $75. Higher payments begin in January. Medicare...

Pennsylvania · 28d

phillyvoice.com

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'Forever chemicals' are in nearly all waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report shows

A class of synthetic substances known as "forever chemicals" have been detected throughout Philadelphia's waterways, including the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, according to a report released Wednesday by a pair of environmental advocacy groups. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, were found in 91% of waterways tested in New Jersey...

Pennsylvania · 28d

jems.com

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Narberth (PA) Ambulance Now Providing ALS Intercept for Five Municipalities

Narberth Ambulance has reached an agreement with Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park and Tinicum Township to provide a paramedic intercept vehicle with Advanced Life Support. “The willingness to work across municipal boundaries, identify a shared need and develop a cooperative solution demonstrates what can be accomplished when communities and...

Narberth, PA · 29d

thedp.com

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Penn Med program provides support for high school students interested in nursing

Penn Medicine is attempting to ease Pennsylvania’s projected nursing shortage by offering an introductory program for high school students. The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is one of several initiatives in the area that are working towards bridging the impending shortage. It launched in January 2023 through a partnership with La Salle University, and supports high school juniors who are interested in pursuing nursing as a profession.

Philadelphia, PA · 29d

WHYY

publisher · 30.3K followers

A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.

Philadelphia, PA · 29d

WHYY

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Philadelphians embrace national diabetes prevention programs as health organizations search for sustainable funding

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Dottie Sloan’s front yard in the West Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia is a colorful landscape of flower beds and plants. She spends a lot of time out here maintaining her yard.

Philadelphia, PA · 29d

local21news.com

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Several Central PA counties enter Code Orange as air pollution rises

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day throughout areas in Central PA on Saturday. The impacted counties are Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Lancaster, Allegheny and York. Strong temperature inversions in southwest and south central Pennsylvania are expected to increase...

Cumberland County, PA · 10-09

wissnow.com

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BZ Orthodontics now accepting new patients for Fort Washington location

A Lansdale-based orthodontist is now scheduling new patients for its second location in Fort Washington, which is set to open in November. BZ Orthodontics, located on 456 E. Hancock Street in Lansdale, announced in September that it will be expanding to Fort Washington in the fall. The second office will be at 451 S. Bethlehem Pike (Suite 100), and openings will alternate on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lansdale, PA · 10-12

South Jersey Media

partner publisher · 1.9K followers

Jefferson Health celebrates 10 years of Project SEARCH

As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Jefferson Health is celebrating a decade of working with Project SEARCH, an international, work-transition initiative for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jefferson introduced Project SEARCH at Cherry Hill in 2016 and expanded to Stratford and Washington Township in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Project SEARCH […]

Washington Twp, NJ · 10-12

New Jersey Monitor

partner publisher · 14.8K followers

The long, bumpy fight for transgender healthcare protections in Trenton

The first video in New Jersey Monitor's "Who I Am Meant To Be" series examines the protracted fight in Trenton to pass protections for transgender healthcare.

New Jersey · 10-12

KYW News Radio

partner publisher · 54.6K followers

Health insurance premiums going up, again, for people buying through state exchanges

With open enrollment for health insurance set to begin on Nov. 1, premiums in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are going up again.

New Jersey · 10-07

echo-pilot.com

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As GLP-1 costs rise, some Pa. school districts rethink coverage

Pennsylvania school districts are facing budget strains due to the rising cost of covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for employees. Health advocates argue the drugs are essential for treating obesity, while some employers view them as costly "lifestyle" drugs. Early in 2026, Pennridge School District leaders delivered the news that they...

Pennsylvania · 10-13

MONTCO.Today

publisher · 26.5K followers

MCCC to Host October Vaccine Clinics in Pottstown and Blue Bell

Montgomery County Community College will host two community vaccine clinics in October at its Pottstown and Blue Bell campuses, offering opportunities for students, employees, and area residents to receive seasonal vaccinations. The clinics, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 24, are open to the public and will provide...

Pottstown, PA · 10-12

lakewoodalerts.com

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New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Making EMS an Essential Service; Senator Singer Highlights Lakewood Hatzolah as Model for Statewide Expansion

New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would make emergency medical services an essential service statewide, similar to police and fire protection, while addressing growing concerns over ambulance availability, volunteer shortages, and emergency response times. During a hearing Thursday at the Statehouse in Trenton, emergency medical professionals and volunteer organizations...

New Jersey · 10-11

amishamerica.com

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Amish Mothers Are “Not Against The Vaccine,” Says Midwife Seeking To Give Them Measles Shots

Roberta Devers, a midwife of 38 years who serves many Amish mothers in Lancaster County, wants Pennsylvania to let midwives give the measles vaccine. But that’s something state law does not currently allow. Devers made the request in an interview with 6abc Action News published yesterday. On Monday, the...

Lancaster County, PA · 10-07

chesco.org

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Health Department Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Several Pharmacies

The Chester County Health Department is notifying residents of a possible measles exposure that took place at the following locations on Sunday, October 4, 2026:. CVS 870 Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square 19348; between 10:45 AM – 3:00 PM. CVS 857 West Baltimore Pike, West Grove 19390; between 12:30 PM...

Chester, PA · 10-09

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