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Wright Center vice president of primary care and public health policy recognized as healthcare trailblazer in City & State PA list

Laura Spadaro, vice president of primary care and public health policy for The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, has been named as one of Pennsylvania’s Trailblazers in Healthcare by City & State Pennsylvania, a multimedia news organization dedicated to covering the state’s politics and policy.

Pennsylvania · 10-05

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Hometown Health: Physicians Urge Vaccinations Amid Fifth Reported U.S. Measles Death

Pennsylvania · 10-05

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Pennsylvania joins 20 states suing EPA to reinstate climate pollution rules for power plants

More than 20 states, including Pennsylvania, as well as several cities, are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its repeal of most greenhouse gas emissions standards for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The agency’s proposal would also thwart future administrations from reinstating the rule. 0:00 / 0:00.

Pennsylvania · 10-05

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Pennsylvania Tests Nursing Pod at Capitol Complex

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania opened a pilot nursing pod Wednesday in the state Capitol Complex, testing whether dedicated private nursing spaces should be added to other Commonwealth facilities based on usage and employee and visitor feedback. The pod, located in the Capitol’s East Wing, provides Commonwealth employees and visitors...

Pennsylvania · 10-03

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West Virginia health system adds 5 Pennsylvania hospitals

WVU Medicine has finalized the acquisition of the Independence Health System and will invest $800 million in the hospitals. The West Virginia University Health System has completed a deal across state lines to acquire five hospitals in neighboring Pennsylvania. The WVU Health System, also known as WVU Medicine, has officially...

Pennsylvania · 10-06

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Measles surge triggers state of emergency in New York

As measles cases rise across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and expanded who can administer vaccines. (

New York · 10-06

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Skytop Lodge receives $5.2 Million PENNVEST loan for wastewater upgrades

Monroe County project will modernize treatment plant and meet new copper requirements. Skytop, Monroe County, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced an investment of $306.4 million for 29 drinking water and wastewater projects across 23 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Skytop Lodge Corporation received a $5.205...

Monroe County, PA · 10-06

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NEWS VOICES: Pennsylvania prepares for Medicaid changes coming in 2027

Welcome to News Voices, a weekly feature where members of WVIA News talk with each other — and sometimes sources — about key things we learned in recent stories we are working on or other events dominating the headlines. Big changes are coming to Medicaid in 2027, set...

Pennsylvania · 10-05

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PA Universal Healthcare Act introduced with limited days left in session

Pennsylvania · 10-05

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Five Pennsylvania hospitals join WVU Medicine; Fulton affiliation remains pending

BUTLER, Pa. (WHTM) -- Five Pennsylvania hospitals are now part of the West Virginia University Health System. The Morgantown-based health system's acquisition of the Greensburg-based Independence Health System and its five western Pennsylvania hospitals became official Thursday. "This marks an exciting and important moment for these hospitals and the communities...

Pennsylvania · 10-02

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Geisinger Community Medical Center to implement entrance security screenings Oct. 5

As part of a phased implementation of entrance security screenings at each of Geisinger’s hospitals, Geisinger Community Medical Center will introduce security screenings on Monday, Oct. 5. These public-entrance screenings are intended to keep the hospital safe for all who work, receive care or visit their loved ones in...

Danville, PA · 10-01

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Five Pennsylvania hospitals join West Virginia University Health System

The West Virginia University Health System now includes five Pennsylvania hospitals. Butler Memorial Hospital, Clarion Hospital, Frick Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, and Westmoreland Hospital, as well as affiliated physician practices and outpatient facilities, moved from their previous operator Independence Health System to WVU Medicine on Thursday, Oct. 1. “This marks an...

Pennsylvania · 10-01

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‘Rural Hospitals Are in Danger of Closing’: Pennsylvania Locals Fear Fallout as 8,000 Residents Lose Medicaid

Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are concerned about what comes next as roughly 8,000 lawfully present immigrants prepare to lose their Medicaid coverage. The change takes effect on October 1, potentially leaving those affected searching for alternative health insurance or facing the prospect of paying more of their medical costs out of pocket.

Pennsylvania · 09-30

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Delaware River Basin microplastics study reveals widespread contamination

A new study from a nonprofit organization found microplastic contamination across the Delaware River Basin, raising concerns about water quality. The watershed provides drinking water to more than 14 million people across the basin spanning parts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center...

Pennsylvania · 10-01

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Pennsylvania; Erie County Remains at Zero

Pennsylvania is reporting another increase in measles cases, according to the state Department of Health dashboard. While Erie and Crawford counties continue to report zero measles cases, several nearby counties have reported infections. Mercer County has 20 cases, Warren County has eight, and Venango County has one. The state is also reporting five deaths associated with the current measles outbreak.

Erie County, PA · 09-30

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Delaware River Basin microplastics study reveals widespread contamination

Pennsylvania · 10-01

Daily Voice

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4 Jefferson Health Hospitals Honored For Patient Safety

Four Jefferson Health hospitals have earned statewide recognition for patient safety after posting strong results in areas including healthcare-associated infections and continuous quality improvement. According to Jefferson Health, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson To…

Pennsylvania · 10-01

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Helping Pennsylvania Latinos get access to healthcare

Helping Pennsylvania Latinos get access to healthcare.

Pennsylvania · 10-01

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About 8,000 lawfully present Pennsylvania immigrants face Medicaid health insurance terminations on Oct. 1

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A man who sustained serious injuries while aiding the U.S. military in his home country of Afghanistan; a math professor and his doctor wife from Algeria, who sought better support for their child with autism; a young refugee family fleeing the conflicts of political strife and war in their native land: These are just some of the lawfully present immigrants living in Philadelphia who will lose federal Medicaid health insurance on Thursday, according to local organizations that work closely with refugees, asylees and others.

Pennsylvania · 09-29

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Pennsylvania House Advances Menopause Care Legislation

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a package of menopause-related measures this week that would expand insurance coverage, workplace accommodations, preventive care and education, moving seven bills out of House committees and approving a related workplace-policy study in the full chamber. The “No Time for a Pause” package includes...

Pennsylvania · 10-01