State water systems grapple with high cost of PFAS compliance.

State water systems grapple with high cost of PFAS compliance.

By Will Atwater At a sparsely attended meeting in May at the Carrboro-based Orange Water and…

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Penn State Health hospitals earn milestone recognition from vascular testing accrediting agency

Penn State Health hospitals earn milestone recognition from vascular testing accrediting agency

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) has recognized Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey and St. Joseph…

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Penn State Health pays tribute to veterans, active duty military for Memorial Day

Penn State Health pays tribute to veterans, active duty military for Memorial Day

Dr. Bunty Shah plays taps during Penn State Health’s Memorial Day observance. Penn State Health held…

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Wellcare is a Nine State Sponsor for the 31st Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Wednesday, May 29 – Insurance News

Wellcare is a Nine State Sponsor for the 31st Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Wednesday, May 29 – Insurance News

Older Adult Health & Wellness Celebrations Set for Wednesday, May 29 Across the United States We…

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Lessons for the mind: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center stroke team outreach focuses on stopping strokes

Lessons for the mind: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center stroke team outreach focuses on stopping strokes

From left, Erin Cekovich demonstrates what happens during a stroke on an actual adult human brain.…

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Penn State Health explores future site options for Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Penn State Health explores future site options for Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Health system anticipates decision by early summer. Move would occur in 2026. As…

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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract that retains hospital’s status as an employer of choice

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract that retains hospital’s status as an employer of choice

More than 2,000 registered nurses represented by SEIU have ratified a new contract with Penn State…

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North Carolina State Health Plan ends coverage for popular weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy

North Carolina State Health Plan ends coverage for popular weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy

Monday, April 1, 2024 9:56AM Board members voted in January to exclude all coverage of obesity…

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State laws take aim at the health insurance tactic called ‘prior authorization’ : Shots

State laws take aim at the health insurance tactic called ‘prior authorization’ : Shots

Sandra Johnson was responding well to an injectable drug to treat her persistent asthma, but then…

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School tuckshop menus guided by state regulations with focus on healthy eating

School tuckshop menus guided by state regulations with focus on healthy eating

With one in four Australian children classified as overweight or obese and an Australian state limiting…

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