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Dehydration is a special concern for the elderly

The Times-Tribune - Pennsylvania · July 20, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Pennsylvania’s climate has been changing: Temperatures are rising, heavy rainstorms are more frequent and the tidal portion of the Delaware River is rising an inch every eight years. In Northeast...

Pennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 events

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania ·

The world’s eyes will turn to Pennsylvania in 2026. But is Harrisburg ready? With multiple major sporting events and America’s 250th birthday slated to take place in Pennsylvania next spring and summer, state officials and organizers are preparing...

Leading USDA-Accredited Certifier Pennsylvania Certified Organic Announces Chris Solt as its New Executive Director

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

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/ --...

Grave errors at rehab hospitals going unpenalized and undisclosed

The Pasadena Star News - California · July 17, 2025

By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News and Irena Hwang | The New York Times Rehab hospitals that help people recover from major surgeries and injuries have become a highly lucrative slice of the health care business. But federal data and inspection...

Trump diagnosed with vein disease tied to swollen ankles

Edmonton Sun ·

White House doctors diagnosed Donald Trump with chronic venous insufficiency, though the physicians said the U.S. president remained in “excellent health,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Article content Trump, 79, underwent an exam after...

Attorney General Platkin Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Would Make It Harder for Residents to Obtain Health Coverage Under the ACA

InsiderNJ - New Jersey ·

Attorney General Platkin Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Would Make It Harder for Residents to Obtain Health Coverage Under the ACA By Trump Administration's Own Estimates, the Rule Will Cause up to 1.8 Million People to...

Central Pa. hospital strike averted as union approves contract

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

Strike avoided! WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Healthcare Pennsylvania announced on Thursday morning that a new three-year contract agreement has been approved. Union members ratified the agreement...

A man threatened to behead Tampa General Hospital's CEO, federal investigators say

WUSF - Florida · July 17, 2025

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged making online death threats — including beheading — against Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris. Lawrence Brunn, 63, who previously worked with Couris at Jupiter Medical Center, is also accused...

Fiery crash on Route 66 sends driver to hospital

Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

More than a dozen passersby stopped Thursday morning to rescue a man trapped in a burning triaxle truck after it crashed in New Stanton, according to fire Chief Rob Cammarata. Joe Schiavone and Steve Parsons were headed to a job for Perfect...

Putting patients first: The value of a physician-led health care team [opinion]

Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

By Heather Beauparlant President, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, two fundamental principles should always guide our decisions: do no harm and put patients’ interests first. As a family...

CDC sounds alarm over 'healthy' snack after four hospitalized amid warning over two foodborne outbreaks

Daily Mail · July 17, 2025

Four people have been hospitalized and 11 more are sick after eating a popular health snack sold at grocery stores. The CDC revealed the outbreak Thursday, saying patients had been infected with salmonella across ten states mostly in the...

TOOTH DECAY IS A DISEASE - AND IT'S HURTING PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

PA Coalition for Oral Health highlights the hidden costs of tooth decay DELMONT, Pa., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavities aren't just a bother—tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children and adults, and it's taking a painful...

Senator Dave McCormick spotlights policy initiatives and achievements in Pennsylvania

Dauphin News - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official websiteDavid H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official website Senator Dave McCormick highlighted recent developments in Pennsylvania through a series of posts on July 17, 2025. McCormick, a U.S. Senator...

EWG: Frequent violations of paraquat use in Pennsylvania point to health risks for farmers and rural residents

Environmental Working Group ·

The toxic pesticide paraquat was mishandled at Pennsylvania farms, violating safety requirements, at least 18 times between 2018 and 2023, an EWG investigation finds. The investigation raises serious questions about the potential health risks to...

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System to open Bradford Outpatient Clinic

Tioga Publishing - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System, an affiliate of Journey Health System, is announcing a new outpatient clinic at 23 Kennedy Street inside Bradford’s Old City Hall building. BLBHS will also continue to serve clients at its established clinic...

‘American Idol’ Judge Luke Bryan Returns to Stage Amid Health Issues

PopCulture · July 17, 2025

Luke Bryan is returning to the stage after cancelling a number of shows. The American Idol staple was forced to forgo live shows due to his health complications, American Songwriter notes. “I wanted to thank everybody for all the well wishes for...

What potential funding cuts to NPR, PBS will mean in Pennsylvania

Keystone Newsroom - Pennsylvania · July 17, 2025

A House vote is all that stands in the way of President Trump’s effort to claw back more than $1 billion in funding to the public radio and television stations that serve Pennsylvania’s biggest cities and smallest rural communities. This story...

Ascend Wellness Holdings Launches Fully Refreshed Ecommerce Ecosystem

MENAFN · July 17, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Includes a New Loyalty Program and Elevated Digital Shopping Experience NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or "Ascend") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH ), a multi-state, vertically...

These Pennsylvania hospitals had the highest percentage of revenue from Medicaid last year

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania ·

Crozer-Chester Medical Center got more than 40% of its patient revenue from Medicaid last year, the largest percentage in Pennsylvania, according to a new state report. The recently shuttered Delaware County hospital was one of 15 Pennsylvania...

Adult-Use and Medical Cannabis Legalized by Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Cannabis Science & Technology · July 17, 2025

Recreational and medical cannabis have both been legalized by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (1-3), becoming the first “fully legal and regulated medical and adult-use cannabis system in Nebraska,” (3). Tribal Council members voted unanimously and...