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Policies expanding access to telehealth for Medicare participants will end Dec. 31 unless Congress extends them this week.
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For Spotlight PA
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When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in late September, the factory where more than half of the IV fluids in the U.S. are made was shut down. Now, hospitals, including those in central Pennsylvania, continue to face a shortage of IV fluids. -
Iulia Vann's drive to address the causes of poor health outcomes started in Romania, endured 'baptism by fire' in North Carolina and now comes to an Allegheny County challenged by its industrial legacy and persistent disparities. -
The projects set to get a boost from Allegheny County's Clean Air Fund include the electrification of Plum Borough school buses, solar energy storage projects and tree planting. -
Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program helps older adults whose incomes or health might cause them to skip meals, eat less than they need, or consume unhealthy foods. -
“This is not simply a matter of differences on the health care agenda that the incoming Trump administration may have,” said emergency physician and state Rep. Arvind Venkat (D-North Hills). “This fundamentally goes to whether we will protect the health and well-being of our fellow Pennsylvanians and Americans or not.” -
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Health Secretary wants to rid American water of Fluoride. But as of now, municipalities have their own say on whether the treatment is used. -
Prevent illness, support behavioral health, avoid injuries: How to stay healthy through the holidaysExperts have tips on protecting yourself from respiratory viruses, foodborne illnesses and accidents, and finding support for mental and behavioral health conditions. -
About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder. -
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing a new wound treatment product aimed at reducing the need for amputations. -
Lead is especially harmful to children because they are developing, so knowing potential exposure sources provides a first layer of protection.
