Eight Pennsylvania medical schools, including Penn State College of Medicine, have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to undertake clinical research into medical marijuana.
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UPMC Pinnacle Memorial completes new building’s frame
The long-anticipated UPMC Pinnacle Memorial project is starting to take a more definitive shape.
Read More »Slideshow: Photos from the UPMC Pinnacle Memorial beam-laying ceremony
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial held a topping off ceremony Thursday, May 10 to commemorate the placement of the final beam at its new hospital at in West Manchester Township, York County. The new hospital will replace UPMC Pinnacle Memorial's current facility in Spring Garden Township.
Read More »Pa. pharmacies clash with CVS Caremark
Early in 2017, independent pharmacists in Pennsylvania started getting notices from CVS Caremark that their reimbursement for some prescription drugs would be reduced.
Read More »New fund incorporates tools to help startups
After founding several startups and realizing how hard it is to get products to market, Essam Abadir is hoping to spare others from the same growing pains.
Read More »$7M project remaking Penn State Health practice in Middletown
A $7 million expansion and renovation is underway at Penn State Health Medical Group Middletown that will more than double the office's size.
Read More »Casey: Opioid crisis cost Pa. nearly $54B
The opioid crisis cost Pennsylvania nearly $54 billion in 2016, according to a report released Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.).
Read More »Reading cardiology practice to join Penn State Health Medical Group
Berks Cardiologists Ltd. in Berks County is planning to join Penn State Health Medical Group this summer, according to Penn State Health.
Read More »WellSpan outpatient center in Hanover area to create 60 jobs
The 80,000 square-foot WellSpan Health and Surgery Center under construction in Penn Township, York County, is expected to create 60 full-time jobs.
Read More »No slowdown seen in health system merger spree
As hospitals and health systems nationwide continue to merge, few observers expect the trend to stop anytime soon.
Read More »York County accepts $30.8M for Pleasant Acres nursing home
The York County Board of Commissioners has agreed to sell county-owned Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for $30.8 million to Philadelphia-based Premier Health Care Management.
Read More »UPMC Pinnacle branches into home medical equipment
Patients in Central Pennsylvania have a new option when it comes to finding wheelchairs, walkers, respiratory devices and other home medical equipment.
Read More »Lab company HNL opens center in York County
Health Network Laboratories today opened a lab service center at the Shoppes of Wyndham in Spring Garden Township, York County.
Read More »Wolf vetoes workers’ comp bill, vows crackdown on pain creams, pharmacies
Gov. Wolf on Friday vetoed a controversial bill that called for overhauling Pennsylvania's workers' compensation system and had pitted the insurance industry and the chamber of commerce against labor unions and trial attorneys.
Read More »Dr. Thomas Dudas returns to Leola dental practice
Dentist Dr. Thomas Dudas is returning to his dental practice, Lifetime Dental of Leola.
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