Nicole Leonard

Pennsylvania pharmacies can now refer to major medical organizations for COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the absence of CDC guidance.

Legionnaires’ disease was named after a large outbreak in Philadelphia sickened hundreds of American Legion veterans in the summer of 1976.

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for people 65 and older and younger adults and children with underlying medical conditions.

Overdose deaths nationally last year dropped for the first time, but advocates say too many people still die of drug use.

Pennsylvania scientists received about $319 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute in fiscal year 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.

Experts across the region are working to educate older adults on how they can prevent falling as they age.

Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase requests.

The Women and Families Hospital will begin offering childbirth and maternity care Sept. 3.

Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The Oliver Station complex for residents 55 and older is part of a state-led initiative to expand affordable housing options in New Jersey.

Home health care agencies say Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging population and low reimbursement payment rates set by the state are unsustainable.

Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.