3 PA Medical Centers Among Best Children’s Hospitals: U.S. News

Three of the best places to get care for children are right here in Pennsylvania. See which facilities were ranked among the nation's best.

Strawberries Sold At PA Walmart Stores Recalled Due To Hepatitis Risk

Great Value-brand strawberries and frozen fruit mixes distributed to Walmarts in PA are being recalled because of possible hepatitis.

How PA Is Regulating Cancer-Linked 'Forever Chemicals' In Water

Multiple investigations are underway to evaluate PFAS in the environment, including in Pennsylvania.

Little-Known Virus Saw Spring Surge In PA: What To Know

Cases of a little-known respiratory illness, human metapneumovirus or HMPV, spiked this spring, the CDC says. Here's what to know in PA.

Popular Snack Cake Recalled In PA, May Contain Peanut Allergen

Those with an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts will need to check their pantry.

Here Is PA’s Health, Wellness Rank In New Study

Are Pennsylvania residents thriving in wellness? Take a look at this latest study, which measures health indicators.

Another Death Linked To Eyedrops Recalled In PA

A fourth person has died from the "extensively drug-resistant" bacterial strain linked to recalled eye drops, federal heath officials said

Mpox Virus Poised For A Comeback, CDC Warns: See PA Case Data

Spring and summer “could lead to a resurgence of mpox as people gather for festivals and other events,” said health officials.

Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens In PA

The products are being removed from store produce sections, and consumers who bought them should discard them.

New PA Hospital Safety Ratings Released: See Best, Worst

See which Pennsylvania hospitals rated the best in patient safety:

Shapiro Signs Landmark Breast Cancer Bill

Act 1 ensures this critical healthcare will be accessible and affordable for more Pennsylvanians, and it is expected to save many lives.

Gold Medal Flour Recalled In PA For Salmonella: What To Know

Consumers should check for specific dates on the product, according to parent company General Mills.

Studies Show Chester County Healthiest, Wealthiest In PA

Looking for a healthy place to live? Chester County may be it.

Bill To Improve Breast Cancer Screening Goes To Full House Wednesday

Senate Bill 8 would require insurers to cover 3D mammograms, ultrasound, and MRI testing.

Ticks Bites Up In PA And The Northeast, Sending More To The ER

Ticks are most active in the spring, and tick-borne illnesses are increasing overall, according to research. Here's what to know in PA:

House Oversight Chair Wants Answers From FDA On Politicization Of Vape Regs

When it comes to regulating e-cigarettes, don’t put politics ahead of science, particularly with American lives at risk.

Studies Shed Light On Rare Hepatitis In Children: What To Know In PA

Officials are monitoring at least one PA child with possible acute hepatitis, as a new study may explain how the infection develops.

Pa. Firefighters Urge Shapiro To Remove PFAS From Gear, Prioritize Mental Health Support

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a commitment to removing cancer-causing chemicals from firefighters’ equipment.

PENNYCUICK: March Should Be Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer continues to be the second cause of death in women.

Studies Show The Value Of Fathers In The Home

Two-parent households are “an institution whose primary path is raising and socializing children.”

COLEMAN: Children Need A Father's Love And Support

The National Institutes of Health extensively studied father absenteeism and its effects on children.

Dozens Of PA Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New List

See which PA hospitals were in the top percentage for patient safety and experience on the latest Healthgrades list.

Beef Recalled In PA Due To E. Coli: What We Know

Boneless beef chuck shipped to retailers and distributors in PA and 8 other states is being recalled because of E. coli contamination.

Strep Throat Surge In PA: What To Know

This more severe type of strep is usually seen in kids, but the CDC said some areas of the country are seeing it more often in older adults.

Infection Linked To Eyedrops Spreads To PA, CDC Issues Health Advisory

Eye infections in 16 states, PA included, have been linked to artificial tears. Three people have died and four had an eye removed.

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate: See PA Data

The number of clinical cases of C. auris in Pennsylvania has continued to grow since 2020 when it was first reported.

Health Benefits Ending For Some PA Medicaid, CHIP Recipients

The state will begin unenrolling households from Medicaid and CHIP in April if they do not complete their renewal or are ineligible.

Frozen Fruit Sold At PA Trader Joe’s Recalled Over Hepatitis-A Risk

The products sold at Trader Joe's in Pennsylvania have been recalled after they were linked to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis On The Rise: What To Know In Pennsylvania

Cases of babesiosis, which is largely transmitted through blacklegged tick bites, increased in eight of the 10 northeastern states.

PA's Defense Against Spotted Lanternfly Destruction Begins Now

Removing and destroying egg masses now before hungry nymphs emerge is the best defense against their spread, ag officials say.

Listeria Risk Prompts Shrimp Recall At Major PA Grocery Store

Customers should return the prepackaged shrimp to the nearest store location, Lidl US said.

27 PA Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking

The hospitals are ranked on innovation, patient care, research, and consistency. See where PA hospitals ranked on the "Best Of" list.

OPINION: It's Time To Remove Cost Barriers To Early Breast Cancer Detection

Pure and simple, early detection saves lives.

Shigella In PA: State Monitoring Drug-Resistant Stomach Infection

The stomach bug causes the diarrheal condition known as shigellosis and poses a “serious public health threat,” the CDC said.

Rural Hospitals Gird For Unwinding Of Pandemic Medicaid Coverage | Analysis

Healthcare experts say policy changes, including more states expanding access to Medicaid, is needed to keep rural hospitals viable.

OPINION: Twenty Years Later, America's Investment In Global AIDS Fight Still Pays Dividends

This new plan will “allow our health security experts and diplomats to work more effectively together.”

New Listeria Outbreak In PA Investigated By CDC

​Federal officials are investigating the source of a Listeria outbreak that has sickened people in multiple U.S. states, including in PA.

‘Doing Delco Safely' With Free Condoms? Your Tax Dollars At Work.

Delaware County Health Department’s new venture takes county government to a new, some say risqué, place.

Fetterman Discharged From D.C. Hospital

Communications Director Joe Calvello said the senator had a battery of tests that did not reveal any evidence of seizures.

TRACY: Victories Claimed By Delco's Health Department Ring Hollow

The long running debate on how to best provide basic health services in the county.