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Community Health Systems to sell three NEPA hospitals
Community Health Systems announced Friday a definitive agreement to sell three hospitals in Northeastern Pennsylvania to Tenor Health Foundation. Those hospitals include Regional Hospital and Moses Taylor in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General....
Looking to the future of medical devices
The Business Journal recently convened a gathering of medical device industry leaders for a roundtable discussion at Maschoff Brennan in Salt Lake City. The following text was edited for clarity and length. What does the future for healthcare and...
Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees. In a...
This week on WURD: “Secret” war with Venezuela, the rising cost of healthcare, Black progress meets white backlash
Malcolm Nance is a U.S. Navy veteran, intelligence analyst, author, and media commentator. Nance joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about the Trump Administration’s “secret” war with Venezuela, the deployment of the National Guard...
Allegheny Health Network provides 24/7 drug disposal box at Cancer Institute in Butler
While some locations provide temporary drop-off locations for unneeded or unwanted prescription medication for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 25, this year, there are other locations which offer permanent,...
VIEWPOINT: Prioritize Student Wellness
In rapidly changing times, worldwide pandemics, health crises, health and social justice inequities and political upheaval can contribute to feelings of instability for all of us. College students’ mental health has been a prominent public health...
Coca-Cola to permanently bring back Diet Cherry Coke after five years
A Coca-Cola fan favorite is making a permanent comeback after it was discontinued, according to reports — and it’s leaving some soda lovers to celebrate while others are hoping different classics will follow. Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief,...
Watch out for invasive species, diseases while winterizing
Fall yard work and winterization can be a key time to spot and remove invasive species. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Fall yard work and maintenance can be a key time to remove and prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases,...
Tenor Health set to purchase Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, other facilities
WILKES-BARRE — Health care facilities across the Commonwealth Health system are set to be purchased by the California-based nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation, according to an official statement released by Commonwealth Health on Friday evening....
Agreement signed to acquire Commonwealth Health area hospitals
The announcement was made Friday afternoon by Tenor Health Foundation on the purchase of the three area hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Tenor Health Foundation announced in a news release that it has signed a definitive agreement to...
Officials confirm CHS, Tenor Health sign deal for sale of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals
Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation have signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, associated clinics and outpatient centers by the end of this year, officials said...
Pennsylvania Is Considering Seven of the Most Horrific Bills Ever on Abortion
Pro-abortion ghouls are giddy in Pennsylvania after the Commonwealth’s House Judiciary Committee advanced seven horrific abortion bills yesterday. In summary, the bills would provide cover for existing abortion clinics and help the abortion...
Seven Radical Abortion Bills Advance in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee advanced seven radical abortion bills Wednesday that would protect, expand and fund the abortion industry. Each bill passed in a 14-12, party line vote, with Democrat committee members voting for the...
Pennsylvania’s Fall Turkey Season Begins on November 1
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season is set to begin on Saturday, November 1, in 20 of the state’s 22 Wildlife Management Units, according to the Game Commission. “Fall turkey season is a special time for Pennsylvania...
Enhancing early diagnosis of developmental delays in Pennsylvania's children
Children who are mistreated at a young age are more likely to experience a wide range of developmental delays and health problems, according to Christian Connell, Ken Young Family Professor in Healthy Children and professor of human development...
Pennsylvania leaders urge updated COVID, flu shots before holidays
With flu season approaching, state leaders urge residents to stay current on vaccines, emphasizing their safety and effectiveness. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania officials are urging residents to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations as flu and...
Man taken to hospital after getting arm trapped in corn picker
Man taken to hospital after getting arm trapped in corn picker in Lancaster County INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO HIM. IT IS 6:00, AND WE’RE TAKING A LIVE LOOK FROM OUR HERSHEY SKY CAM AS WE SAY. GOOD MORNING TO DAUPHIN COUNTY ON THIS THURSDAY. HI,...
Is Canned Tuna Healthy? What Nutritionists Really Think
A tuna sandwich can be one of the yummiest, easiest grab-and-go meals. If all the recipes and snack hacks being shared on TikTok are any indication, it's certainly popular. It's also a money-maker. The global tuna fish market is valued at $44.17...
A guide to voting in Pennsylvania’s November 2025 election
Pennsylvanians will soon be able to cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 municipal election. To help you navigate the elections process in the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Independent is publishing this voting guide, which includes details on...
aTyr Pharma Inc. (ATYR) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against aTyr Pharma Inc. ("aTyr" or the "Company")...