Pennsylvania’s hospitals fueled $143 billion in total economic impact and supported one in nine jobs in the state last year, according to a new report released this week by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).
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2020 underscores the importance of good leadership
The madness of this year, 2020, has revealed an acute need for leadership. Great leaders recognize that certain leadership qualities are being tested now like never before, and the strength of the following qualities will have extraordinary impact far beyond the direct setting in which one currently leads:
Read More »As construction material prices heat up, housing market could cool down
The cost of construction materials— especially for lumber and other wood products— will remain elevated in 2021 after having more than doubled during the pandemic, a situation that eventually could lead to a slowdown in building activity in central Pennsylvania, several observers said recently.
Read More »Carlisle health center increases examination capacity
Carlisle-based Sadler Health Center announced on Tuesday that it has finished a new expansion to increase its examining capacity by 21%.
Read More »Lancaster County’s biggest fundraiser broke records following a year of changes
Every year since 2012, the 24-hour Extraordinary Give online donation marathon organized by the Lancaster County Community Foundation has galvanized the public.
Read More »Gov. Wolf proposes $145 million fund transfer for business aid
Pennsylvania businesses whose operations and revenue were adversely affected by the pandemic could have access to $145 million in grant funding, pending approval from the state legislature.
Read More »ATOMIC expands into contract manufacturing
Following a devastating year for the live event industry, Lititz-based set construction, design and production company ATOMIC expanded its services to include contract manufacturing and production.
Read More »New federal stimulus package welcomed, lawmakers point out issues
State lawmakers praised the coming of the $900 billion federal stimulus package approved by the Senate and Congress this week but noted that much more must be done before the nation recovers from its public health and economic crisis.
Read More »Commercial spaces likely to see new requirements for HVAC
COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. The home office became the new workspace, video conferencing replaced in-person meetings, events shifted to virtual delivery, and parents became homeschool teachers while trying to balance career demands.
Read More »Lyft to offer 60 million free and discounted rides to vaccination sites
Lyft announced it would provide 60 million rides to and from vaccination sites for low-income, uninsured and at-risk communities as vaccines roll out.
Read More »Two midstate transit companies propose new merger
Regional transportation authorities Rabbittransit and Capital Area Transit announced plans to merge to create one midstate transportation authority.
Read More »York indoor golf company to open Lancaster location
York Indoor Golf & Training Center plans to open a new facility in Lancaster early next year.
Read More »Community First to use $10M gift to open credit union
Community First Fund plans to open a credit union in Lancaster County this summer for those underserved by other lending institutions.
Read More »Pennsylvania declines to join Transportation Climate Initiative, for now
Pennsylvania is not among the states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic that will initially join the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI)—a regional effort to reduce pollution from vehicles. But observers say that state leaders might join later, after more details are worked out.
Read More »LG Health opens temporary ED entrance ahead of new expansion
Lancaster General Hospital has closed its Duke Street emergency department entrance as it begins a multi-year, $182.5 million expansion to the department.
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