Seeing the potential threat to Pennsylvania’s seniors living in long-term care homes, associations working with providers had to quickly respond and prepare their members for the worst.
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How to ration your food during the coronavirus pandemic
As people and communities hunker down in an effort to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, stocking up on food and groceries has become a priority for most. Although it’s not necessary to hoard items, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends having enough food in your home to last for two weeks. ...
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How to get your child to wear a face mask
Now that PA Gov. Tom Wolf is asking everyone to wear a face mask while in public, parents who have to leave the house with their children are finding creative ways to convince their kids to comply. Here are six tips from the parent of a toddler who did not want to wear a mask. ...
Read More »Berks screen printer helps small businesses with T-shirt promotion
A Berks County screen printer is working on a way to support itself and other small businesses in the region by creating T-shirts businesses and non-profits can sell to customers and supporters on social media.
Read More »Four tips to help your business survive COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus has changed the business landscape seemingly overnight. There is no doubt that many businesses are not going to survive an extended shutdown of the economy, but Richard Randall believes there are steps leaders can take to give their businesses the best chance of making it.
Read More »INOVIO Pharmaceuticals testing COVID-19 vaccine today
INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, will test the first dose of its COVID-19 vaccine today on a healthy volunteer.
Read More »State launches new resource for manufacturers producing supplies for COVID-19 relief
A new online portal to identify the needs of Pennsylvania manufacturers that are, or could, provide products for the COVID-19 pandemic was launched over the weekend by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
Read More »Pennsylvania issues new orders for cleaning life-sustaining businesses
Pennsylvania businesses with in-person operations permitted under the governor’s life-sustaining business orders, now have a new set of guidelines for maintaining and cleaning their buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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WellSpan Health expands care locations for patients with coronavirus
WellSpan Health has converted nine of its facilities to non-emergency care locations for patients who are either positive with COVID-19 or are suspected of having it.
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Insurance change is driving interest in telemedicine
Conestoga Eye, an ophthalmology practice in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, has transitioned almost all of its first interactions with patients to online visits.
Read More »COVID-19 death rate 10 times that of seasonal flu
The seasonal flu comparatively, has a death rate of around 0.1%, according to the New York Times, making the coronavirus 10 times as deadly as the seasonal flu.
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Hamilton Health’s expansion targets food service, women and children’s health
A landmark in South Allison Hill, Hamilton has announced a new project that will directly tackle issues the center continues to see in its community.
Read More »Who in the Central PA region is hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic?
While many businesses have been forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some industries that are in need of extra staff.
Read More »What is an employer’s duty to report confirmed coronavirus cases?
As the U.S. continues to respond to the growing number of coronavirus cases, what is the obligation of employers to report confirmed cases?
Read More »Highmark waves deductibles, copays for COVID-19 hospital treatment
Highmark members who require in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 will not have to pay deductibles, coinsurance and copays, effective immediately.
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