Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has been a leader in the simulation-based education space, having participated as one of 10 facilities across the country chosen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for a landmark simulation study in 2011.
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Capital Area Transit and rabbittransit reduce services amid worker shortage
Regional transportation authority Capital Area Transit (CAT) and rabbittransit announced this week that it will reduce transportation services, citing recent staff shortages.
Read More »HDC MidAtlantic puts affordable housing close to jobs
The shortage of affordable housing is acute nationwide, and central Pennsylvania is no exception.
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Supply & demand: A shortage of auto parts is frustrating dealers, mechanics and customers
John Giambalvo, president and CEO of Jack Giambalvo Family Dealerships, has seen autoparts shortages before but nothing like what is happening now. From auto parts to the sale of new and used cars, everything is being impacted because of the semiconductor shortage, shipping backlogs and a decrease in supplies.
Read More »As the nursing shortage worsens, health systems are raising pay, but the problem goes deeper than that
The nursing shortage in Pennsylvania -- and across the country -- isn’t new, it’s just been exacerbated by the pandemic, according to the head of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association in Harrisburg.
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COVID-19’s impact on long-term care hiring continues to worsen according to new PHCA survey
A recent survey of 18 Pennsylvania-based nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes showed that respondents lost 18% of their workforce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Med-cannabis dispensary thrives in PA market amid growing patient size, limited product
Miami-based medical marijuana dispensary Fluent operates 28 storefronts throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas and Michigan, but its highest revenue generating store has been its only Pennsylvanian location in Hanover.
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PA College of Health Sciences adds new nursing education certificate program
In an effort to tackle a nationwide nurse educator shortage, PA College of Health Sciences announced a new Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education starting this fall.
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