1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (253+ words) Like many neighbors who love biking and being outdoors in our beautiful woods, we’ve had Lyme disease firsthand — and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. We’re seeing far more ticks and aggressive varieties expanding across our backyards, with reported Lyme cases…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1128+ words) Most people living near Lake Erie are all-too familiar with warnings about blue-green algae blooms. Don’t swim in it. Keep your pets out of the water. And definitely don’t swallow it. Coming into contact with algae blooms can cause things…...

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2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (432+ words) A Children's Hospital of Philadelphia neonatal intensive care nurse traveled to Gaborone, Botswana in spring 2024 as one of the first participants in the hospital's newly launched Global Health Nursing Fellowship, according to The Philadelphia Citizen. The nurse, Alexandra Sawick, was…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (248+ words) UPMC will double its paid parental leave package for “eligible” employees to four weeks, the hospital system confirmed Wednesday. The move — which goes into effect in 2027 — comes as Allegheny County considers a policy that would require employers of all sizes…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (330+ words) People in Erie will have the opportunity to receive free medical, dental, and vision care this weekend. Volunteers and staff are preparing to provide free medical, vision and dental services through the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic at Erie Center…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (434+ words) The Pennsylvania Department of Health wants to stretch its muscles with regard to its ability to investigate public health emergencies and disease. It’s an idea that might be worrisome if you are concerned about government overreach. It’s also an idea…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (710+ words) For nearly a year, simple everyday tasks became complicated for Sara Carson. The 33-year-old Charleroi mother of two couldn’t drive herself to medical appointments, take her children to activities, or make quick trips without first coordinating with family members for…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (488+ words) A Penn-affiliated anesthesiologist who was diagnosed with a rare, progressive lung condition in her late twenties has been named a finalist for the 2026 Health Hero award, according to reporting by The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia Magazine. Lyndsay Hoy lives with…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (498+ words) Pennsylvania House Republicans held a policy hearing Wednesday on tick-borne illness, where legislators heard that the state has no requirement to report many tick-borne diseases to public health authorities, leaving the true scope of the problem unknown. As the Pennsylvania…...