January 07, 2025 5 Things to Know: First Bird Flu Death in U.S. The CDC this week announced the first person hospitalized in the U.S. with a severe case of the H5N1 bird flu had passed away.
January 06, 2025 Norovirus on the Rise This winter, cases of the highly contagious norovirus are surging beyond levels seen in previous years.
January 03, 2025 U.S. Surgeon General Issues New Advisory on Alcohol The U.S. surgeon general released a new public health advisory about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, while calling for an update to the warning label on alcoholic beverages.
January 02, 2025 Respiratory Illnesses Increasing in Pennsylvania and Across U.S. Following a slow start to the season, the spread of respiratory viruses is increasing in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
December 24, 2024 Make Safety a Priority this Winter The winter holiday season is a time for family and festivities. So be sure to make the most of it by playing it safe, whether you are preparing a holiday feast, decorating your home, or traveling to see friends and family.
December 23, 2024 Federal Government Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity Response Plan The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking input on its update to the nation’s plan to respond to cybersecurity emergencies.
December 20, 2024 Latest from Baxter on Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Three months after suffering extensive hurricane damage, Baxter International announced additional progress to restore production and distribution of essential intravenous (IV) fluid products for hospitals around the U.S.
December 19, 2024 Steps to Support Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Workplace violence is a not a new challenge in health care, but it has been an increasing cause for concern following the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 18, 2024 The Health Care Priorities in Proposed Government Funding Agreement Federal lawmakers late last evening unveiled the text of their proposed spending bill, which includes several key priorities for the hospital community.
December 16, 2024 How Pa. Hospitals are Taking a Stand on Gun Violence Pennsylvania hospitals are leading the way to address gun violence through new programs that make their communities safer.