Montgomery County Health Officials Battle Rising Whooping Cough Cases Among High Schoolers
Health officials in Montgomery County are addressing a whooping cough outbreak among high school students, with symptoms like runny noses and coughing. Vaccination effectiveness concerns due to waning immunity are noted.
Philadelphia City Employees to Receive Free Wellness Resources Through On the Goga Partnership
Philadelphia city employees now have access to On the Goga's Wellbeing Hub, a new platform to improve their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, with resources such as exercise programs, meditations, and interactive workshops.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center Launches Innovative CReATE Motion Center to Transform Osteoarthritis Treatment for Veterans
The Philadelphia VA Medical Center launched the CReATE Motion Center, aimed at advancing osteoarthritis treatments to reduce the need for joint replacements among Veterans.
Pennsylvania DHS Highlights Support for Aging with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in New Journal Issue
Pennsylvania DHS releases a journal detailing resources and research to support aging individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, highlighting the importance of tailored services and Governor Shapiro's budget addressing their needs.
Jefferson Health Unveils State-of-the-Art Honickman Center in Philadelphia, Anticipates April Opening
Jefferson Health opens the Honickman Center in Philadelphia, a patient-centric, $762 million healthcare facility that centralizes services and introduces innovative technology to improve patient experience.
Philadelphia Health Officials Declare End of Measles Outbreak After Six Weeks Without New Case
Philadelphia's measles outbreak, which began in December, is declared over by the city's health department after six weeks without a new case. Nine people had been infected, and the high local vaccination rates were key to controlling the spread.