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Jun 24, 2026

Pennsylvania fares well in think tank’s top hospital list

The Lown Institute recognized 12 Pennsylvania hospitals in its 2026 honor roll, including St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus and Frick Hospital in the top 10.

Dec 3, 2025

Penn State Health boosts community support with $205M investment

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invested over $205.8 million during fiscal year 2024.

Jul 28, 2025

Family First Health to open new pharmacy in York

Family First Pharmacy opens in downtown York this fall, offering affordable, integrated care to improve access and health outcomes for the community.

Jun 16, 2025

UPMC Hanover earns awards for maternal care

UPMC Hanover received four gold designations for maternal care quality, health equity, and patient-focused improvement initiatives.

May 8, 2025

Community health centers seek $50M in state funding

Pennsylvania’s community health centers request $50M in state funding to support care for the uninsured and sustain critical health services.

Dec 9, 2024

Penn State Health, College of Medicine advance health equity in central Pa.

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees advanced health equity in fiscal year 2024, affecting more than 1 million lives in central Pa.

Nov 1, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine launches partnership-based center

Penn State College of Medicine has launched the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities.

Jan 19, 2024

Penn State Health provides more than $157.6M in community health care

Penn State Health has provided more than $157.6 million in community health care benefits since 2022. 

Aug 31, 2023

WellSpan Health first in Pa. to earn health equity accreditation

WellSpan Health has received accreditation for addressing health equity by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). 

Apr 27, 2023

Penn State Health names new priorities in Community Health Needs Assessment

Penn State Heath identified mental health, health equity and wellness and disease prevention as priorities through its most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CNHA).

Mar 18, 2021

New regional councils look to improve local health care

Five new councils established by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) will be tasked with leading efforts to address social determinants of health, reduce health disparities and promote equity in health care.