The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Wednesday that a second Jefferson County resident had tested positive for measles has died, marking the sixth confirmed death associated with the statewide outbreak. Officials did not release any information about the person aside…
Financially troubled Sharon Regional Medical Center is suspending operations Friday as it “undertakes a restructuring,” health system interim...
For those who take blood pressure medication, it might be time to double check what brand. Certain blood pressure medication bottles have been recalled nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The New Jersey-based Macleods Pharma USA said it’s…
Anna Lynch co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to increasing disability awareness after her daughter, Caroline, was born and diagnosed with Williams syndrome. Lynch became dedicated to raising awareness and inclusion in Pittsburgh’s South Hills through her Inclusion Collective, which she helped…
A positive test for E. coli and other bacteria in Center prompted officials to issue a boil water advisory Monday, according to the Beaver County township’s...
More than 79,000 square feet of asbestos was removed from the former Stewart Elementary School in Lower Burrell and transported to a landfill in Ohio. Demolition of the school building began last week, but only after a 2½-month asbestos abatement process,…
NEW YORK — A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy…
When a child gets sick or injured after the pediatrician’s office closes, parents often face a choice: wait until morning or head to the emergency room. A new UPMC Children’s Express Care clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in…
CBS News Philadelphia is a local news organization that is part of CBS News and Stations. Also referred to as KYW-TV and channel 3, CBS News Philadelphia offers local breaking news, weather coverage and investigative reporting. New research says older people…
November 2, 2026 / 6:05 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia health officials announced Monday that free seasonal vaccines are available at a variety of clinics around the city. There are some indications that this could be another nasty flu season, and that's why health…
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