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House Dems: Cannabis clean slate would provide transformative legislation 

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DOH: Shapiro Administration Upgrades Equipment for Pennsylvania’s EMS Workforce, Emphasizes Importance of Additional $6 Million Investment for EMS Professionals in 2026-2027 Proposed Budget ​

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Rapp Reviewing Commonwealth Court Ruling Reversing Medicaid Abortion Coverage Ban 

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PA Family Warns Tax Incentives Will Expand Harmful Marijuana Industry  

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Over 500 Public Safety and Behavioral Health Professionals Attend 2026 Criminal Justice Conference Emphasizing Collaboration and Driving Change  ​​​

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PA Family Warns Tax Incentives Will Expand Harmful Marijuana Industry  

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Burns introduces bill to restrict decisions by PBMs ​

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DDAP: Shapiro Administration Helps 500 Pennsylvanians Get Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Care with First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Health Crisis Unit in Blair County 

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Fetterman, Britt Bill to Help Protect Mental Health of Minors Passes Committee ​

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Pennsylvania House passes Conklin bill to address shortage of baby diaper changing stations in men’s restrooms 

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Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles ​​​

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Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Establishing Commission on People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania  

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Davis, Isaacson encourage Pennsylvanians to get tested for diabetic retinopathy  

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PHC4 Releases New Data Detailing Access to Care and Facility Ownership in Pennsylvania

  

Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages ​​

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Insurance Dept.: Shapiro Administration’s Independent External Review Helps Hundreds of Consumers Receive Health Care Benefits Their Insurers Originally Denied  

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Dept. of Aging: ICYMI: ‘I wish I had this years ago’ - Department of Aging Unveils Vital New Resource for Pennsylvania’s Unpaid Caregivers in Lawrence County 

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Ortitay, Powell Unveil Bill Package to Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims 

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PHC4 Publishes New Cancer Surgery Report Aimed at Empowering Patients with Fact-Based Health Care Data 

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Collett Announces Legislation To Cut Healthcare Costs, Improve Access to Care 

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Shapiro Administration Opens Application Period for $5 Million in Research Funding to Combat Neurodegenerative Disease  ​​

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teenTALK in Erie County: Attorney General Sunday Meets with Students for Discussion on Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health ​​​

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Shapiro Administration Hosts Symposium on Emerging Drug Trends to Ensure Overdose Prevention, Treatment Specialists Are Trained to Meet Regional Needs of Pennsylvanians ​​​​​​

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DDAP: Shapiro Administration Works to Expand Access to Maternal Healthcare at Rural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility Focused on Pregnant and Parenting Moms

 

Shapiro Administration Invests $25 Million for Medical Supplies, Equipment and Facility Improvements as Part of First Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunity 

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Pitt Health Sciences: First-ever freeze-dried artificial platelets are shelf-stable and portable—a major advance for field medicine 

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 Pennsylvanians dropping health coverage through Pennie citing higher plan costs as the number one reason

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Collett's Paid Leave Bill Advances Through Senate Committee

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Laughlin: Senate Bill 49 Fails to Advance in the Senate, Leaves Kids at Risk with Dangerous Hemp Products

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House Dems: House Committee advances bill classifying medetomidine a Schedule III drug

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DDAP: Shapiro Administration’s Overdose Prevention Program is Expanding Access to Free Naloxone in Rural Counties, Saving Thousands of Lives

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Margetas Sworn in as Representative of 196th District

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Governor Shapiro Speaks at US-Canada Summit to Promote Pennsylvania’s Economic Competitiveness, Attract Investment, and Highlight Strong Economic Ties with Canada

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Rapp Thanks Warren Pharmacist for Thoughtful Testimony in House Health Committee Hearing

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Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development

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PHC4: Twenty-Six Percent of PA General Acute Care Hospitals Post Negative Total Margins in Fiscal Year 2025

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Independent Fiscal Office (IFO): Medicaid Enrollment Contracts - Budget Brief

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Senate GOP: Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Approved by Senate Committee

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Brooks Bill Targeting Dangerous Emerging Drug Passes Senate

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House Health Committee hears testimony on Matzie bill to move Pennsylvania to single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator model

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Independence: IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches give members real support that helps them get and stay healthy and manage costs

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Collett's Paid Leave Bill Advances Through Senate Committee

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Ward Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Save Women’s Sports Act

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Gleim, Owlett: U.S. Supreme Court Backs Basic Biology in Groundbreaking Ruling

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Zimmerman Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Men Participating in Women’s Sports

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White: SCOTUS Ruling Means the Time is Now to Protect Female Athletes

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PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget

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Culver, Pisciottano Bill Strengthening Medical Imaging Standards Passes Senate

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Pisciottano-Culver Bill to License Medical Imaging Professionals, Strengthen Patient Safety

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths

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Pennsylvania Family Physicians Urge Vaccination as Measles Claims Two Lives PAFP emphasizes trusted vaccine guidance and the critical role of family physicians in protecting Pennsylvania communities

On Women’s Equality Day, Shapiro Administration Highlights Free Preventive Screenings and Services Available to Pennsylvania Women through Their Insurance

Topper Calls on Shapiro Administration to Withdraw Oppressive Lockdown-Era Regulations 

Highmark: New study finds community pharmacist services improve medication adherence for Pa. Medicaid members 

Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration’s Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians’ Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services

Shapiro Administration’s Warm Handoff Program Has Connected Nearly 68,000 Pennsylvanians with Treatment Services 

Shapiro Administration Invests $27 Million for Rural Health Care Facilities to Establish Electronic Health Records, Join PA Patient Network to Improve Care Coordination

This rural Pennsylvania pediatric clinic is reimagining postpartum care 

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus chairs applaud over $38 million in maternal health investments incorporated in PA 2026-27 budget

Transforming Maternal Care: First Lady Lori Shapiro and Secretary of Health Bogen to Highlight $5.2 Million in 2026-2027 Budget to Protect Moms and Babies

Shusterman’s military sexual trauma bill signed into law 

ACLU of Pennsylvania Sues Penn State Health Over Hospital’s Cancellation of Gender-Affirming Procedure 

DDAP: Shapiro Administration Launches New Statewide Resource for Families Navigating a Loved One’s Substance Use Disorder 

DOH: Shapiro Administration Highlights $2 Million Increase in 2026-27 Budget for State Health Centers, Breaks Ground on New Cumberland County Location 

Shapiro Administration Highlights $1 Million Housing Investment to Improve Health, Lower Health Care Spending for PA Medicaid Recipients

Shapiro Administration’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Locator Tool is Connecting Thousands of Pennsylvanians to High-Quality, Lifesaving Treatment