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Health Care

Apr 26, 2024

New technologies show promise in improved health care access

The pandemic showed the health care industry that it could innovate and change rapidly to come together and connect with patients. 

Workforce shortages and increased staffing ratios are creating a crisis in long-term health care. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Apr 26, 2024

Care for aging population in jeopardy without increased funding

For the first time in history, older adults will outnumber children nationally by 2030.

Apr 25, 2024

Milton S. Hershey, registered nurses ratify new contract

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will retain more than 2,000 registered nurses with a new contract that went into effect Wednesday. 

Senior living facilities in southcentral Pennsylvania receive high rankings from U.S. News. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Apr 24, 2024

Senior living facilities earn top grades from U.S. News

Close to 30 senior living facilities in southcentral Pennsylvania received at least four out of five stars from U.S. News in its 2023-2024 Best Senior Living ratings. 

Rendering of the planned WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital. PHOTO/WELLSPAN HEALTH
Apr 24, 2024

WellSpan continues expansion with Shrewsbury facility

WellSpan Health is expanding its reach with a new hospital in Shrewsbury, York County. 

Apr 23, 2024

Area hospitals rank among best in state

Quality health care is abundant in South central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley, according to rankings by Newsweek and Statista Inc. 

Apr 23, 2024

Willow Valley Communities recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster has been awarded “Best” designation in multiple categories by U.S. News & World Report.

WellSpan and practice leaders gathered to ceremonially cut the ribbon to the new WellSpan ENT and Hearing Center. PHOTO/WELLSPAN HEALTH
Apr 22, 2024

WellSpan Health acquisition expands its reach into Lancaster County

The ENT Center has joined WellSpan Health, expanding the health systems reach into Lancaster County.  

From left, Emily Hoover, Beth Baker, Allison Honer, and Dr. Joshua Etzel celebrate Carlisle’s new Bariatric accreditation. PHOTO/UPMC CARLISLE
Apr 22, 2024

UPMC Carlisle earns accreditation for metabolic and bariatric surgery

UPMC Carlisle has received accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. 

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Apr 22, 2024

Mom’s tough love pushed her to put down the drink – and pick up her life

“I would black out constantly, wake up with no recollection of what had happened the night before,”

Apr 18, 2024

UPMC Hanover earns Keystone 10 designation

UPMC Hanover has been designated a Keystone 10 facility for implementing evidence-based maternity care practices to help improve breastfeeding care and rates.

Larry Rouvelas. PHOTO/INTEGRACARE
Apr 16, 2024

Three local IntegraCare homes earn top grades from U.S. News & World Report

Ten IntegraCare communities, including three senior living facilities in south central Pennsylvania, achieved U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Senior Living status.