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Category: Patient Care & Quality

Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Measles Cases Increase; Urge Patients and Health Care Workers Get Vaccinated

On June 5, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) alerted the public and media to a case of potential exposure to measles in Dauphin … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Physicians Stress Need for Increased Measles Vaccination Rates during Media Call-In

The confirmation of a measles diagnosis in Cumberland County, following closely on the heels of a multi-state measles outbreak that began in California, has led … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Measles Case Reported in Allegheny County; Physicians Need to Be Alert

The Allegheny County Health Department has alerted the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the local media that a case of measles has been confirmed … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

DOH Advisory Stresses Importance of Partner Services for Prevention of HIV/STD

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory on Feb. 1, 2016, to remind physicians and other health care providers about the importance … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

PAMED Publishes Informed Decision-Making Form for Screening Tests and Vaccines

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is providing an informed decision-making form to aid in the care of patients for whom physician practices have recommended screening tests … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Increase in Hepatitis C Reports among Hemodialysis Patients — DOH Urges Dialysis Providers to Improve Infection Control

Dialysis providers and facilities are urged to assess and improve infection control practices to stop hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission among patients undergoing hemodialysis, according … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Pilot Program Will Provide Drug Coverage for Uninsured Pennsylvanians with Hepatitis C and HIV

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health (DOH) announced that the state’s Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) is implementing a pilot program offering no cost coverage of hepatitis … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Public Health Alert System Enhanced

Pennsylvania physicians can now get more information about urgent public health crises. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Medscape are partnering to offer enhanced … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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