Courageous Leadership from a Senator
“In the midst of darkness, Senator Fetterman’s journey teaches us that seeking help is a courageous act—one that not only transforms lives but also paves…
Day: January 5, 2024
Annual America’s Health Rankings Report Reveals Concerning Trends
United Health Foundation release of America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report, shows eight chronic conditions have reached the highest prevalence…
Pennsylvania’s “Bridges to Success” Aims to Address Health-Related Social Needs
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is developing an 1115 Medicaid program, Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania …
Pennsylvania University Moving Forward with Planned Medical School
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) recently hired a dean for a proposed medical school that would be a first among Pennsylvania’s 10 state-own…
HRSA Updated Unmet Need Scores Now Available
In December 2022, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released the Unmet Need Score map tool to provide information about the need…
Report: Pennsylvania One of Three States with Rise in Uninsured Kids
A new report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children shows that the commonwealth is one of three states where the number of uninsured children inc…
New Teledentistry Toolkit Available from CareQuest
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health released a new resource, “Teledentistry Regulation and Policy Guidance: A Toolkit to Promote Access and Qual…
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches New Fluoridation Webpage
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently launched a new fluoridation webpage. It provides numerous downloadable resources for health professionals …
Updated Pennsylvania State Health Assessment Report Published
The Pennsylvania Department of Health Office of Operational Excellence recently published the updated 2023 Pennsylvania State Health Assessment (SHA).…