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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs recently announced significant progress in its four-year campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD).

The federal government recently released a new report on the persistent challenges facing the health care workforce—shortages, administrative burdens, and burnout—and steps to address those challenges.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) this week announced investments of more than $3.2 million to combat the drug-related overdose epidemic.

An important change could be coming to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, federal officials announced today.

Pennsylvania’s health care providers are continuing to monitor trends in drug overdoses and illegal drug use across the commonwealth.

State agency leaders and advocacy organizations gathered in Harrisburg this week to focus on suicide prevention.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week advanced a two-year extension of pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were set to expire at the end of the year.

About half of U.S. parents report that they face overwhelming levels of stress during the week that hinders their ability to function, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general.

As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are approaching retirement just as the need for health care is rapidly growing. Hospitals, health systems, and the health care community are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians and our communities.

The U.S. saw some encouraging progress in the ongoing effort to improve teen mental health.