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Lancaster General Hospital to open expanded emergency …

WebLANCASTER, Pa. —. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will unveil part of its ongoing $183 million investment. This week, it will open its expanded …

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Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 still seeing significant community spread

WebNumbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show a steady trend for new cases or hospitalizations involving COVID-19, RSV, or influenza. Those statistics …

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Lancaster County group aims to eliminate health care disparities

WebAn organization formed by three Black women is making a difference in minority communities in Lancaster County. Patients R Waiting is a nonprofit organization …

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Hospital expands Emergency Department, Trauma Unit to meet …

WebLancaster General Health opened its new four-bay trauma unit on Thursday, part of the hospital's expansion of its Emergency Department to shorten wait times, ease …

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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WebThere is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people's physical and mental health. I wanted to delve more into …

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Which foods have the most plastics

WebAfter comparing the results to consumer consumption data, researchers estimated the average exposure of American adults to microplastics could range …

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New walk-in crisis center to serve Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry …

WebIn addition to offering 24/7 in-person emergency behavioral health care for adults and children — regardless of insurance or ability to pay, the crisis center will also …

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UPMC doctors celebrate Black Maternal Health week

WebYORK, Pa. —. It's Black Maternal Health Week and doctors at UPMC are highlighting disparities in maternal health hoping for a change. The week is a moment …

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CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or …

WebThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory Tuesday about the risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections after dangerous …

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Amish community helps researchers make groundbreaking …

WebThe center is the work of Shuldiner, a University of Maryland genetic researcher. He wanted to learn more about diabetes and realized Lancaster County's …

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USDA issues public health alert on ground beef from Nebraska …

WebThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for ground beef products from a Nebraska packing plant. …

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Pa. Department of Health finds code violations at Lancaster …

WebA surprise inspection at Lancaster General Hospital found the medical facility violated state requirements.The News 8 On Your Side team obtained the findings of a …

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Sen. Bob Casey calls for Medicaid coverage for all children

WebPennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey visited WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon on Monday, touting his bill seeking Medicaid coverage for all …

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First-ever African-American Health Fair held in Lancaster

WebIn Lancaster, the first-ever African-American Health Fair was held at Thaddeus Stevens College. The event consisted of a healthy cooking demonstration, a …

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Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate

WebConcerns about Zyn going viral have sparked debate among health experts, parents and even politicians. The FDA says it's monitoring underage use of Zyn and …

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Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and …

WebPrince William returned to royal duties Wednesday for the first time since his father, King Charles III, announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was …

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York police look for stabbing victim

WebIf you have information about the victim or assailant, you're asked to contact police in any of the following ways: Submit a tip online. Call the York City Police Tip Line …

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing …

WebKate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her …

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