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Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems face significant and persistent challenges that jeopardize communities’ access to health care, HAP and hospital leaders told a state Senate panel today.

Incidents of measles across the U.S. has gone up since 2024, with more cases appearing in smaller concentrations. Pennsylvania is among 30 states providing data on measles cases.

The annual Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge commenced today, showcasing the lifesaving opportunity of organ donation during National Donate Life Month.

There have been nearly 500 measles cases reported across the nation this year, including new reports of the virus this month in Pennsylvania.

The profound impact of postpartum depression is felt by mothers, their families, and communities across Pennsylvania. To help combat this epidemic, state officials are calling for universal postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care.

This month marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania. Hospital teams throughout the commonwealth stepped up as heroes to care for and protect our communities as they navigated a constantly evolving web of challenges.

Pennsylvania faces uncertainty over federal funding as state leaders work to grow the health care workforce, address maternal health disparities, and invest in public health.

Pennsylvania continues to manage a persistent respiratory virus season with flu levels remaining very high across the commonwealth.

Today is not just Valentines Day—it’s also National Donor Day. The annual observance is dedicated to spreading awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation and the opportunity to share the love by becoming a donor.

The state of care across rural areas in the U.S. is under intense pressure with reduced reimbursements, dwindling access to care, and deteriorating population health status causing alarming instability, according to a recent report by Chartis, a health care consulting firm.