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What happened in health news this week

WebMore young people are taking to physical activities to improve their health, and many of them are turning to running. Some experts say the rise could be related to a …

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Here are the top health stories this week Health Smart

WebUterine cancer on the rise. Recent data from the American Cancer Society reports that uterine cancer is now the deadliest reproductive disease among women. …

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Nearly 70% of adults in Pa. are now fully vaccinated against

WebAccording to the CDC, as of Oct. 7, 69.4% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.

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What happened in health news this week

WebA new study shows that 94% of patients diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also had Alzheimer's. PCA is the decline of visual processing skills and …

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Community health workers from across the state rally in …

WebDr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health of Pennsylvania, and chairman Stephen Kinsey, of the House Human Services Committee, spoke at the rally, along with …

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Researchers say blood test good at detecting colon cancer, not at

WebYORK, Pa. — A new study suggests a first-of-its-kind blood test is a game changer when it comes to screening for colon cancer. FOX43 talked to a local expert to …

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March for Mental Health expects 300+ advocates at State Capitol

WebThe event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on the Capitol steps. In attendance will be State Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Allentown), Human Services Leader Joan Erney and …

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Positive norovirus cases on the rise; CDC reports fox43.com

WebIn late February, the CDC reported a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection of 16.2% across the northeast. That’s the highest PCR detection since early …

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Shapiro administration launches new Pa. Navigate website

WebOn Tuesday, the Shapiro administration launched the brand new Pa. Navigate website. The website is designed to get people connected to different medical …

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Three counties team up to address mental health crisis through …

WebThe three counties partnered to apply for a state grant to help fund the center. The Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services …

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Hundreds march at State Capitol to call for more funding for

WebThe current budget provides $ 20 million for base funding of mental health resources at the county level. An additional $ 100 million for mental health needs at …

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State officials fault Lancaster General Hospital for multiple

WebUpdated:2:21 PM EST February 28, 2023. LANCASTER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently faulted Lancaster General Hospital …

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Providing medical care to the Cumberland and Dauphin County

WebUpdated:6:37 AM EDT November 2, 2023. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — For the unhoused population, receiving medical care can be incredibly difficult and time-consuming. That's …

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UPMC will begin requiring masks in its facilities beginning

WebUPMC announced it will require masking all at of its healthcare facilities beginning December 20 due to the increased number of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza …

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After losing her husband to lung cancer, a central Pennsylvania

WebBrenda English lost her husband, Frank, at the age of 49 due to lung cancer caused by prolonged radon exposure.

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WellSpan Health and Helix launch new Gene Health Project

WebUpdated:5:09 PM EDT October 16, 2023. YORK, Pa. — WellSpan Healthpartnered with Helix, the nation’s leading population genomics company, to launch its newest Gene …

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Lancaster County blood drives for March 2024 fox43.com

WebAll individuals presenting to donate will receive a $10 Sheetz gift card OR one movie ticket to Regal or Penn Cinemas. March 2024 blood drives dates and …

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Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards are officially

WebVeterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service, at home or abroad, are now eligible to enroll directly into VA health care without …

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Pennsylvania Coronavirus (COVID-19) News fox43.com

WebPa. Department of Health provides monthly update on coronavirus: 1,565 daily average cases over past week. Over 36,200 people in Pennsylvania have died of COVID-19 …

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Lancaster County has highest amount of uninsured children in

WebThe 2021-2022 report is a year behind, and the 2023 report won’t come out until fall 2024. Experts say that the report will look worse than this year, because in 2023, pandemic-era …

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