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WebThe Department of Agriculture's food safety and inspection service issued a public health alert for ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Company …

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Nearly 70% of adults in Pa. are now fully vaccinated against

WebAccording to the CDC, as of Oct. 7, 69.4% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.

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Shapiro administration launches new Pa. Navigate website

WebOn Tuesday, the Shapiro administration launched the brand new Pa. Navigate website. The website is designed to get people connected to different medical …

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What happened in health news this week

WebA new study shows that 94% of patients diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also had Alzheimer's. PCA is the decline of visual processing skills and …

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Community health workers from across the state rally in …

WebDr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health of Pennsylvania, and chairman Stephen Kinsey, of the House Human Services Committee, spoke at the rally, along with …

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Researchers say blood test good at detecting colon cancer, not at

WebYORK, Pa. — A new study suggests a first-of-its-kind blood test is a game changer when it comes to screening for colon cancer. FOX43 talked to a local expert to …

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Here are the top health stories this week Health Smart

WebUterine cancer on the rise. Recent data from the American Cancer Society reports that uterine cancer is now the deadliest reproductive disease among women. …

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Three counties team up to address mental health crisis through …

WebThe three counties partnered to apply for a state grant to help fund the center. The Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services …

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Ozone levels improve, but Pennsylvania still scores poorly on

WebYORK, Pa. — The American Lung Association's 25th annual State of the Air report is out, offering a fresh look at Pennsylvania's air quality and its impacts on our …

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UPMC will begin requiring masks in its facilities beginning

WebUPMC announced it will require masking all at of its healthcare facilities beginning December 20 due to the increased number of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza …

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Positive norovirus cases on the rise; CDC reports fox43.com

WebIn late February, the CDC reported a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection of 16.2% across the northeast. That’s the highest PCR detection since early …

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Bills would declare racism a 'public health crisis' in

WebA bill providing for a commitment to health equity so that those populations that are marginalized and without equal access to health care would now receive it, …

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Bird flu spreads among cows across 8 states; experts say

WebPrior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WebLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Patients fill ERs due to shortage of mental health services

WebHARRISBURG, Pa. — The pandemic’s toll on mental health is bringing renewed focus to the lack of treatment options. Statewide and beyond there is a mental …

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Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards are officially

WebVeterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service, at home or abroad, are now eligible to enroll directly into VA health care without …

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Lancaster County has highest amount of uninsured children in

WebThe 2021-2022 report is a year behind, and the 2023 report won’t come out until fall 2024. Experts say that the report will look worse than this year, because in 2023, pandemic-era …

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Providing medical care to the Cumberland and Dauphin County

WebUpdated:6:37 AM EDT November 2, 2023. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — For the unhoused population, receiving medical care can be incredibly difficult and time-consuming. That's …

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WellSpan Health and Helix launch new Gene Health Project

WebUpdated:5:09 PM EDT October 16, 2023. YORK, Pa. — WellSpan Healthpartnered with Helix, the nation’s leading population genomics company, to launch its newest Gene …

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Lancaster County blood drives for March 2024 fox43.com

WebAll individuals presenting to donate will receive a $10 Sheetz gift card OR one movie ticket to Regal or Penn Cinemas. March 2024 blood drives dates and …

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Infertility clinic sees over 400 patients in a year Health Smart

WebThe growing need is why she opened the Shady Grove Fertility Clinic in York County one year ago. "We have seen over 400 patients in just the last year," Dr. …

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