February 17, 2023 Tracking Candida auris Infectious disease specialists in Pennsylvania and around the nation are monitoring the potential rise of Candida auris (C. auris) and other fungal infections.
February 15, 2023 ‘Alarming Data’ on Youth Mental Health The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a concerning look at the nation’s youth mental health crisis, particularly among teen girls and LGBQ+ adolescents.
February 10, 2023 How to Report Your COVID-19 At-Home Test Results This week, the FDA has updated its step-by-step guide to help Americans report their over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 test results.
February 07, 2023 ‘Tripledemic’ Affects 40 Percent of U.S. Households Nearly 40 percent of U.S. households were affected by the triple threat of COVID-19, the flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
February 06, 2023 USDA Announces Major School Nutrition Overhaul A new federal initiative could change what school lunches look like across the U.S.
February 03, 2023 The Latest on the Cancer ‘Moonshot’ The Biden administration unveiled 13 new initiatives as part of its Cancer Moonshot program that focus on improving the patient experience and health outcomes. The announcement comes a year...
February 02, 2023 Secret Service Report Investigates Mass Violence in U.S. Most attackers who commit mass violence exhibited concerning behavior to family members, friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, and others, according to a new report released this month.
February 01, 2023 5 Takeaways: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency The Biden administration this week announced its plan to formally end the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11.
January 26, 2023 The End of the X-Waiver White House officials this week announced the end of the “X-Waiver,” a move they say will remove barriers to treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
January 25, 2023 Supporting Pennsylvania’s Blood Supply While the demand for donated blood remains constant, the U.S. continues to face significant challenges keeping up with the necessary supply.