If you haven’t ordered a third set of at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government, you still have a few days to take action. The deadline to order the free rapid antigen tests through the federal website is Friday. As we approach the deadline, here’s what you...
Not all visits to the hospital are for physical ailments. Pennsylvania hospitals offer behavioral health services and resources to people in crisis. Read on to learn what behavioral health is, why it’s important, and what is being done to improve access. Are you or a...
Hospitals are always open to provide care to all Pennsylvanians who need it, regardless of their ability to pay. Medicaid supplemental payments to hospitals help make this possible, enabling hospitals to provide lifesaving and critical care for burns and trauma...
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re sure you’re excited about the warm weather, spending time outdoors, and enjoying activities with family and friends. However, COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and it’s important to enjoy summer in a safe, protective manner....
April is Donate Life Month, and it’s an opportunity for us to think about how we all can make a difference through the gift of organ donation. Thousands of Pennsylvanians and others around the country are on the organ transplant waiting list. Donate Life Month...
After a long winter, we’re all excited to enjoy the warmer weather. Last month, the state departments of Health and Environmental Protection warned Pennsylvanians that tick season is here and that we should all take the proper precautions. In Pennsylvania, there are...
The American Red Cross recently announced the first-ever national blood crisis amid a shortage of donors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The shortage means there is less blood available to use in lifesaving procedures that can help people in your community, throughout...
Need a COVID-19 test? You’re not alone. With COVID-19 cases surging throughout the nation due to the highly contagious omicron variant, many Pennsylvanians are seeking COVID-19 tests due to potential exposure, wanting to gather safely with friends or family, or...
There’s still time to enroll in health insurance coverage for 2022 through Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, Pennie. But you’ll need to act soon. The deadline to select a 2022 plan on Pennie is coming up January 15. Coverage will begin February 1. There are...
As telemedicine has taken center stage during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care has become a powerful tool for managing our health. Telehealth services are incredibly beneficial for an individual’s access to health care. With specialties and opportunities...