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Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards are officially

WEBVeterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service, at home or abroad, are now eligible to enroll directly into VA health care without …

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Researchers say blood test good at detecting colon cancer, not at

WEBYORK, Pa. — A new study suggests a first-of-its-kind blood test is a game changer when it comes to screening for colon cancer. FOX43 talked to a local expert to …

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Nearly 70% of adults in Pa. are now fully vaccinated against

WEBAccording to the CDC, as of Oct. 7, 69.4% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.

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What happened in health news this week

WEBA new study shows that 94% of patients diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also had Alzheimer's. PCA is the decline of visual processing skills and …

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Ozone levels improve, but Pennsylvania still scores poorly on

WEBYORK, Pa. — The American Lung Association's 25th annual State of the Air report is out, offering a fresh look at Pennsylvania's air quality and its impacts on our …

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Providing medical care to the Cumberland and Dauphin County

WEBUpdated:6:37 AM EDT November 2, 2023. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — For the unhoused population, receiving medical care can be incredibly difficult and time-consuming. That's …

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Double amputee shares inspiring story of survival Health Smart

WEBUpdated: 7:03 AM EDT April 23, 2024. YORK, Pa. — April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and one York County double amputee is sharing her story to …

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Community health workers from across the state rally in …

WEBDr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health of Pennsylvania, and chairman Stephen Kinsey, of the House Human Services Committee, spoke at the rally, along with …

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Shapiro administration launches new Pa. Navigate website

WEBOn Tuesday, the Shapiro administration launched the brand new Pa. Navigate website. The website is designed to get people connected to different medical …

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UPMC will begin requiring masks in its facilities beginning

WEBUPMC announced it will require masking all at of its healthcare facilities beginning December 20 due to the increased number of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza …

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Supreme Court hears case on emergency abortions under state

WEBUpdated: 7:00 AM EDT April 24, 2024. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical …

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Here are the top health stories this week Health Smart

WEBUterine cancer on the rise. Recent data from the American Cancer Society reports that uterine cancer is now the deadliest reproductive disease among women. …

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Positive norovirus cases on the rise; CDC reports fox43.com

WEBIn late February, the CDC reported a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection of 16.2% across the northeast. That’s the highest PCR detection since early …

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Three counties team up to address mental health crisis through …

WEBThe three counties partnered to apply for a state grant to help fund the center. The Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services …

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Pennsylvania Coronavirus (COVID-19) News fox43.com

WEBPa. Department of Health provides monthly update on coronavirus: 1,565 daily average cases over past week. Over 36,200 people in Pennsylvania have died of COVID-19 …

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WellSpan Health and Helix launch new Gene Health Project

WEBUpdated:5:09 PM EDT October 16, 2023. YORK, Pa. — WellSpan Healthpartnered with Helix, the nation’s leading population genomics company, to launch its newest Gene …

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Lancaster County blood drives for March 2024 fox43.com

WEBAll individuals presenting to donate will receive a $10 Sheetz gift card OR one movie ticket to Regal or Penn Cinemas. March 2024 blood drives dates and …

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Here are the top health stories this week Health Smart

WEBAccording to a new Gallup poll, only about one in four Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Almost 60% say they could use more sleep. In …

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Cancer is on the rise among young people fox43.com

WEBData shows cancer is on the rise among young people in aftermath of Kate Middleton diagnosis. Watch on. As Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced …

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State officials fault Lancaster General Hospital for multiple

WEBUpdated:2:21 PM EST February 28, 2023. LANCASTER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently faulted Lancaster General Hospital …

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You won’t get a $6,400 allowance from a free ACA health plan

WEB74°. No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan. Watch on. No, Medicare recipients cannot get a free Medicare flex card. …

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Dozens of whales beach on western Australia coast fox43.com

WEBUpdated: 3:39 AM EDT April 25, 2024. MELBOURNE, VIC — Dozens of pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast and wildlife authorities were trying to …

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