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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...

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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 […]

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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 · 7d

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

Lancaster County, PA · 9d

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Pennsylvania Hands Out $19.6M to Clean Up Diesel Trucks in 15 Counties

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $19.6 million to fund 18 clean transportation technology projects spread across 15 counties, part of a continuing push to cut diesel pollution tied to freight and cargo transportation. The money is aimed squarely at communities that officials describe as disproportionately affected by that kind of pollution, from Philadelphia to Allegheny County.

Pennsylvania · 10d

CBS News

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Pennsylvania's home healthcare worker shortage driven by reimbursement rates, advocates say

Pennsylvania · 7d

hoodline.com

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Bresnahan, Cognetti Clash in Lone NE Pa. Debate as Cognetti Leads in Polls

Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Democratic challenger Paige Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, faced off before a live studio audience at WVIA Studios in Pittston on Thursday, October 29, in what turned out to be their only scheduled face-to-face debate before Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District election on Nov. 3. The hour covered a dense list of flashpoints — from the war in Iran to Medicaid, data centers, voter identification and campaign stock trading — and both candidates largely stuck to a civil tone rather than trading direct attacks.

Scranton, PA · 10d

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Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

News Lab reporters reached out by email to the two candidates vying for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes all of Warren County, as well as Armstrong, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union, and parts of Indiana, Lycoming, and Venango counties.

Pennsylvania · 8d

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Measles outbreak tops 1,400 cases in Pa. as DOH expands pop-up vaccine clinics

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that 1,433 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. A news release from the DOH reports that there are seven newly confirmed cases since October 30. It also reports that there have been 269 hospitalizations, and the death toll remains five individuals. Of the 1,433 cases, 4 individuals were vaccinated, according to the release.

Pennsylvania · 7d

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State leaders address community members' health concerns

Scranton, PA · 7d

Bucks County Beacon

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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.

Lancaster County, PA · 11d

Public News Service

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National healthcare caravan passes through PA, pushing for reforms

A national bus tour demanding lower healthcare costs wraps up Friday after trekking across the country. Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” tour made October stops in Scranton and Bethlehem, putting Pennsylvania families’ struggles with insurance bills and access to care in the spotlight. The advocacy group Protect Our Care spent four weeks gathering stories from patients, providers and families. Organizers said rising premiums, coverage losses and prescription costs mean difficult choices. April Niver, a self-employed consultant from Easton, Penn., said coverage gaps often leave patients gambling on how much care they need. "We're left with trade-offs. We make trade-offs for a plan that might not offer us as much coverage for certain things, because we're rolling the dice here," Niver said. The "Care Force One" tour bus traveled to more than 36 stops in 15 states to protest cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The group wants lawmakers to restore Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and reverse Medicaid cuts. It also wants Medicare to negotiate prices for more prescription drugs and extend those savings to people with private insurance. Cesar Nieves, a Pittsburgh-based medical technologist who cites 25 years of healthcare experience,

Pennsylvania · 11d

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Swept away: The artisan magic of Meckley Brooms in Pennsylvania

Business is brooming - excuse me, booming at a Pennsylvania broom company that sells to witches and non-witches alike. Meckley Brooms is a family-run business and is racing to fulfill huge orders of handmade brooms ahead of today's Halloween celebrations. Briana Meckley, co-owner of Meckley Brooms, joins us now from Lopez, Pennsylvania. Thanks very much for being with us.

Lopez, PA · 10d

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Worst measles outbreak in decades hits Pennsylvania Amish country

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years. Low vaccination rates among Amish and the wider population have added to the virus' resurgence, prompting renewed openness to vaccines. (AP Video/ Jessie Wardarski)

Lancaster County, PA · 11d

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Alison Colbert and Mary Ellen Glasgow: Medicaid ‘savings’ will cost Western Pa. dearly

In less than three months, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will have to start proving, again and again, that they qualify for health coverage they already have. As nurses, we know that when paperwork stands between patients and care, eligible people lose coverage, and their health pays the price. The...

Pennsylvania · 11d

Franklin County Free Press

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Seven WellSpan Hospitals Earn National Quality Awards

Seven WellSpan Health hospitals earned more than 70 honors from Healthgrades, with three ranking among Pennsylvania’s top five for critical care, according to WellSpan. The hospitals recognized were WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital and WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital.

Chambersburg, PA · 13d

WTAJ

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New personal care center proposed in Centre County

BENNER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new personal care center is being proposed near Bellefonte, adding 30 beds for seniors. The Fountains at State College is a 18,536 square foot nursing facility proposed in Benner Township at the corner of Penntech Drive and Progress Drive. The Fountains Group has other locations around Central Pennsylvania. “The […]

Centre County, PA · 13d

StateCollege.com

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Senior Care Facility Planned for Benner Commerce Park

Centre County's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard an overview of plans for a new personal care center for older adults to be located in Benner Township. Plans for The Fountains at State College include an 18,536-square-foot assisted living facility on a 6.6-acre lot at the southern corner of Penntech Drive and Progress Drive in the Benner Commerce Park. The parcel is directly east of Happy Valley Blended Products and west of Cleveland Brothers. The facility will have 30 beds and approximately nine employees, said Christopher Schnure, Centre County subdivision and land development planner, said. It will be accessible from the cul-de-sac at the end of Progress Drive. Benner Commerce Park is in the township's industrial zoning district, where personal care facilities are a permitted use, Schnure said The Fountains Group operates personal care facilities in DuBois, Indiana and Latrobe, as well as separate memory care centers. The senior living complexes offer medication management, assistance with daily activities, dining rooms, salon services, specialized staff and planned entertainment and activities, according to the company's website. The Fountains at State College is expected to be "very similar" to the other locations, Schnure said. Board of Commissioners Chair Mark Higgins noted that multiple

Centre County, PA · 13d

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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

Pennsylvania · 13d

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Pa. among states starting 2027 ACA open enrollment Nov. 1 as health costs rise

There’s only one time of year when people can shop for health insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplaces and make changes to their plans, and that’s during the annual open enrollment period, which begins Nov. 1. Coverage purchased during open enrollment will take effect on New Year’s Day...

Pennsylvania · 12d