The end of the year gives us an opportunity to look back on all the things we achieved this year. And you did a lot for Pennsylvania patients and health care workers. Just take a look at all the successes you had a hand in: You cut health insurance red...
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...
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....
With Pennsylvania in the midst of its most intense COVID-19 surge yet, chances of coming into contact with the virus have never been higher. Luckily, we have an extremely effective tool for protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities: booster shots....
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...
Pennsylvania hospitals are strained as the number of people they are treating for COVID-19 has surged to near-record levels. Many are caring for as many patients as they are able with the staff and beds they have available. This means many patients who seek care at...
It’s been a year since the first pandemic lockdowns began, but finally we have a new sense of hope as hospitals and health care systems worldwide begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The last year has challenged us all, but through the sacrifices, precautions, and...
Although we all have paused during the pandemic to protect each other’s health and let our health care providers focus on COVID-19 medical challenges, the state’s gradual reopening signals that it’s time to get back to your health care. We know many people have...
We read every day about the personal danger our front-line medical professionals face as they care for the thousands of patients stricken with COVID-19, often without adequate protective equipment and with no proven treatment methods to offer. In this pandemic, health...
The COVID-19 virus has turned many activities we once engaged in occasionally, such as videoconferencing and working from home, into everyday parts of our lives. That’s certainly the case with telemedicine as medical professionals now more readily rely on this tool...