By: Danielle Smith A proposed pumped-storage hydroelectric facility for Cuffs Run near the Susquehanna River in York County has been challenged by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The foundation filed a motion to intervene in the proceedings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is considering granting a preliminary permit to build a 1.8-mile-long dam for the project. […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen announced the Shapiro Administration has launched a $1 million tuition assistance program to help recruit and retain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. “Emergency medical services professionals are an essential part of the health care system,” said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Knowing that you will have […]
Free Resources For Health Care Providers And Public Safety Professionals Aim To Give Practical Guidance And Break Down Stigma. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced it is offering several new virtual training opportunities to help prevent unintentional drug overdoses. These online modules are offered at no cost and include continuing education credits for health care […]
Lancaster, Pa – First Lady Lori Shapiro met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and visited Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to learn more about how the organization is addressing the maternal mortality crisis by providing Black and Latina expectant moms with doula support and discuss steps the Commonwealth can take to improve access to women’s […]
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Lancaster, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health and local healthcare providers encouraged all Pennsylvanians to stay up to date on their vaccinations to protect against the flu and COVID-19 heading into respiratory disease season during a news conference today at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. “Getting vaccinated remains the most effective way to protect yourself […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced changes made by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to SNAP income and benefit limits. “SNAP is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program that helps more than 1.9 million Pennsylvanians to afford food for themselves and their families, and these updates to SNAP […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) today reminded older adults that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries will begin October 15 and end December 7. Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits will take effect January 1, 2024. During open enrollment, new Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage […]