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GOP Budget Threatens Rural Hospitals Across Several States
Newsweek
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July 18, 2025
After President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" brought in some of the biggest healthcare spending cuts in American history, there has been growing concern about how many rural hospitals, both those already at risk of closure and others, will...
Pennsylvania State Police reports: Chester man involved in crash cited for texting
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
The latest new reports from the Media station: July 13 Texting: A 21-year-old Chester driver was cited for prohibited text-based communications after a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 south in Ridley at 2:50 p.m. There were no injuries. The...
A Wake-Up Call Written in Tragedy: Baltimore’s Shame on Pennsylvania and North Avenues
The Baltimore Times - Maryland
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July 18, 2025
The recent horror that unfolded on and around Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue should shock every single one of us to our core. A mass overdose. Let that phrase sink in. Not an isolated incident, not a statistic easily dismissed, but a...
White House physician's verdict on Trump's health after chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis: ‘Abundance of caution’
Mint
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July 18, 2025
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following complaints of leg swelling, but White House doctors stated Thursday that he remains in “excellent health.” The White House Medical Unit conducted a...
Pennsylvania senators introduce bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana
WPXI - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
Reps. Emily Kinkead and Abby Major have introduced a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use in Pennsylvania. House Bill 20 aims to establish a stable, well-regulated cannabis market that prioritizes public safety, promotes...
Tips to prevent summer injuries | Healthwatch 16
WNEP - Pennsylvania
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Emergency room doctors see more summer-related injuries this time of year, but you can take steps to stay safe. PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In the summertime, when the living is easy, doctors often see an increase in summer-related injuries in the...
Humane Society of Wyoming County schedules rabies vaccination clinic for Aug. 16
Wyoming County Press Examiner - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
The Humane Society of Wyoming County will sponsor a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Aug. 16. The Humane Society of Wyoming County will sponsor a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Aug. 16,...
2 major healthcare systems may combine forces to serve 4 states including N.J.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 17, 2025
Virtua Health, which operates five hospitals in South Jersey, announced its intentions Wednesday to co-found a new regional not-for-profit health system that would provide care across New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The deal with...
Pennsylvania Department of Health gives warning about SPPTTY bike recall
CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania
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The Department of Health is warning families about the hidden dangers of a popular children's bicycle. Roughly 200 SPPTTY brand bikes sold through Walmart are now under federal recall after tests showed lead levels above safety limits. They were...
Pennsylvania man accused of threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO with guillotine
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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TAMPA, Fla. - A Pennsylvania man is facing federal cyber harassment charges after investigators say he threatened to behead the CEO of Tampa General Hospital. What we know: According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Lawrence Brunn, 63, of...
Pennsylvania announces PENNVEST loan for Butler County water system upgrades
Butler County News - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
State Rep. Marci Mustello | Pennsylvania 11th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Marci Mustello | Pennsylvania 11th Legislative District Reps. Marci Mustello and Aaron Bernstine have announced a $25,100 low-interest loan for the Pennsylvania American...
UPMC presents scholarships to future health care professionals
Tioga Publishing - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
Every year, UPMC awards the Dr. George and Doris Mosch Scholarship and the Dr. Moises and Eileen Cruz Scholarship, honoring academic excellence and a passion for health care. Each $1,000 award supports Coudersport Area High School seniors pursuing...
CNN commentator joins push for open primary in Pennsylvania
The Wellsboro Gazette - Pennsylvania
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HARRISBURG, Pa. - CNN commentator Michael Smerconish and a group of independent Pennsylvania voters are asking the state Supreme Court to declare the closed primary system unconstitutional. "Our tax dollars support the funding, the staging, of...
Target opening new stores. Any new Target stores in Pennsylvania? One opens soon. See list
PhillyBurbs - Pennsylvania
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Target recently announced plans to expand its footprint by adding dozens of stores in 22 states, including a new Target store in Pennsylvania that will open in August. In March, Target announced plans to drive more than $15 billion in sales growth...
Road rage suspect tracked down after threatening woman at hospital in The Villages
Villages News - Florida
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July 17, 2025
An woman was arrested after a road rage incident in which she allegedly followed another driver to the hospital in The Villages and threatened her. A deputy responded to UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital to meet with the victim of a road rage...
Pennsylvania Maternal Health Summit to be held Aug. 6
Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania
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The open-to-the-public Pennsylvania Maternal Health Summit, featuring educational events and health care providers, is set for the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Aug. 6. The event also includes advocates, policymakers and community members,...
HNL Lab Medicine expands testing, digital services
Lehigh Valley Business - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
A Conversation With: Leanne Anderson, marketing director of HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown LVB: HNL has really grown over the years. Tell me about where you are now as far as services and locations. Anderson: HNL Lab Medicine has experienced...
Pennsylvania to receive $1.28 million in settlement over Gilead’s illegal HIV drug kickback scheme
WTAJ - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania will receive $1.28 million as part of a $202 million national settlement with Gilead Sciences Inc., after the company was accused of orchestrating an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications....
Letter: Trump administration guts vital medical research
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
Trump administration guts vital medical research Editor: Our government supported 300,000 researchers at 2,500 university medical centers such as the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania...
Leading USDA-Accredited Certifier Pennsylvania Certified Organic Announces Chris Solt as its New Executive Director
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO), one of the nation's leading USDA-accredited organic certification agencies, announces the appointment of Chris Solt as its new Executive Director. SPRING MILLS, Pa., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...