On April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued an alert to physicians in southwestern and northwestern Pennsylvania, saying that the Allegheny County Health … Read More ›
Category: Patient Care & Quality
The State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Advisory Committee met on July 28, 2015, to review the draft 2015-2020 SHIP. The Advisory Committee, comprised of stakeholders … Read More ›
With Pennsylvania’s new law to restrict use of tanning beds just into effect, the commonwealth is in step with a July 29 call to action … Read More ›
On average, research shows that smokers try to quit at least seven times before they are successful. Smoking also remains the largest cause of preventable … Read More ›
As has been widely reported, 2014-2015 is expected to be more severe than the typical flu season. The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and its member … Read More ›
PAMED brought together more than 40 reporters and several physician leaders in late January 2016 to discuss how Pennsylvania is preparing for the Zika virus. … Read More ›
On May 5, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) accepted the recommendations of an emergency committee, declaring the international spread of polio to be a … Read More ›
The City of Philadelphia is preparing to host the World Meeting of Families from Sept. 22-25, 2015, including a planned papal visit from Sept. 26-27, … Read More ›