Public Health

A letter from the DOJ could have widespread ramifications for Pennsylvanians under a court’s supervision and use doctor-prescribed medications to treat opioid use disorder.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to enshrine similar programs and funding into state law permanently, and to do it before Gov. Wolf leaves office next year.

Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.

The University of Pennsylvania's new tuition-free program is designed to address a major shortage of nurse practitioners nationwide.

The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.

During the pandemic, a federal mandate said states could not kick people off Medicaid. That will change if the public health emergency is lifted.

The bill would require obstetric health care professionals to communicate a range of birthing options and to make that information available in 10 languages.

The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.

The bridge, which carries about a quarter of all trade between the U.S. and Canada, has been blockaded for nearly a week by protesters, some driving semi-trucks.

Demonstrators at the Ambassador Bridge had defied warnings to end a blockade that disrupted the flow of goods and forced the auto industry on both sides to stall production.

Masks will be optional for students and staff at Catholic schools in Bucks, Chesco, Delco, and Montco. Philly schools will still follow city guidance.

The director of Burlington County’s health department is encouraging people to get tested for COVID before they attend a party for the big game this weekend.

The prison system again shut down face-to-face visits with loved ones on Jan. 1. as a precautionary measure during the record-setting winter surge.

A complaint filed by Attorney General Josh Shapiro asserts Doroshin violated consumer protection, charitable solicitation, and nonprofit laws.