WellSpan Health was recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for having one of the top 10 entries – out of nearly 80 - in the 2022 COVID Response Innovation Awards.
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Health Care
Study finds state’s nursing homes are underfunded
Pennsylvania’s nursing homes were underfunded by nearly $1.2 billion in Medicaid in 2019-2020, according to...
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University of Maryland Medical System senior VP joins UPMC
A former University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) senior vice president will be taking over as president of UPMC’s PinnacleHealth Medical Group.
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Penn Medicine LGH’s Ripchinski named to state medical board
Dr. Michael Ripchinski, chief clinical officer at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. He was nominated by Gov. Tom Wolf and unanimously confirmed by the state Senate on Feb. 9.
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Cannabinoid chemistry program partners with entrepreneur
The new cannabinoid chemistry program at York College of Pennsylvania is partnering with Steve Groff, founder, chair and chief medical officer of Red Lion-based Groff North America, a cannabis cultivation, extraction and formulation company.
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Health and wellness top of mind for shoppers, says NPD
-- It’s not all that shocking to note that over the course of the pandemic consumers focused more intensely on health and wellness. However, what is surprising is the fact that nearly two years after the pandemic hit the U.S., retail sales of products in health and wellness categories continue to match peak growth rates, according to the NPD Group.
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Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania opens new Hershey office
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has opened a new location at 112 Sipe Ave., Hummelstown, replacing the group’s previous Hershey-area office at 32 Northeast Drive.
Read More »Where are health benefits costs headed in 2022?
Two years after the pandemic closed businesses nationwide, more employers could begin to make changes to their health insurance benefits.
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End of COVID funds? House eyes $15.6B, but outlook dim
This could be the end of the line for congressional funding to fight COVID-19.
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program expands financial assistance, research
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the expansion of financial assistance available in the Medical Marijuana Assistance Program.
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Baltimore developer completes purchase of former UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster hospital
A Baltimore-based developer has completed its purchase of the former UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster Hospital complex at 235 College Avenue in Lancaster.
Read More »Four Diamonds’ executive director Suzanne Graney talks legacy, philanthropy and growth
Penn State’s annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly referred to as THON, broke its fundraising record this year by raising a total of $13.7 million in time for the student-run charity’s 50th anniversary.
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Rite Aid Healthy Futures to donate $10 million to nonprofits
Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the charity formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, announced a $10 million Strengthening Cities initiative to support healthier and more equitable neighborhoods.
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Penn State Health adds physician leader for cancer services
Penn State Health appointed Dr. Marc Rovito to vice president and physician leader for cancer services, a newly created position that’s part of the health system’s effort to deliver coordinated cancer care across its hospitals and outpatient locations.
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UPMC and Harrisburg University to open new Harrisburg-based nursing school
UPMC is set to bring its Pittsburgh-based UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing to Harrisburg through a partnership with Harrisburg University.
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