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Lancaster County group aims to eliminate health care disparities

WEBAn organization formed by three Black women is making a difference in minority communities in Lancaster County. Patients R Waiting is a nonprofit organization …

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Largest study of its kind to investigate why Black women are more

WEBThe American Cancer Society said Tuesday that it is seeking participants for what may be the largest national study of its kind, one that aims to solve the mystery …

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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WEBThere is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people's physical and mental health. I wanted to delve more into …

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Your level of physical activity could be a vital sign

WEBHas your doctor quizzed you about your level of physical activity? If so, you can thank Exercise is Medicine, a global health initiative managed by the American College …

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Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 still seeing significant community spread

WEBNumbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show a steady trend for new cases or hospitalizations involving COVID-19, RSV, or influenza. Those …

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First-ever African-American Health Fair held in Lancaster

WEBIn Lancaster, the first-ever African-American Health Fair was held at Thaddeus Stevens College. The event consisted of a healthy cooking demonstration, a …

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Amish community helps researchers make groundbreaking …

WEBThe center is the work of Shuldiner, a University of Maryland genetic researcher. He wanted to learn more about diabetes and realized Lancaster County's …

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Current Health News, Articles, and Advice from WGAL News 8

WEBWGAL News 8 is your source for the latest health headlines, natural diet tips, and advice from our experts. Visit WGAL News 8 today.

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FREE COVID-19 TESTING to be offered in Adams County

WEBThe Pennsylvania Department of Health will host a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic next week in Adams County. The site will be located at the Adams County …

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Schools hope to use new funding for mental health to hire staff, …

WEBHARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania schools will soon be getting a boost to their efforts to care for students' mental health after lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro approved $100 million in new

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New walk-in crisis center to serve Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry …

WEBIn addition to offering 24/7 in-person emergency behavioral health care for adults and children — regardless of insurance or ability to pay, the crisis center will also …

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TikTok sues US to block prospective app ban

WEBThe court challenge sets up a historic legal battle, one that will determine whether U.S. security concerns about TikTok’s links to China can trump the First …

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Hospital expands Emergency Department, Trauma Unit to meet …

WEBLancaster General Health opened its new four-bay trauma unit on Thursday, part of the hospital's expansion of its Emergency Department to shorten wait times, ease …

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Students take claims of racism to school board following …

WEBThe Central Dauphin school board met for the first time since a 16-year-old student died suddenly."Losing a student is heartbreaking. Justin, a sophomore at CD …

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Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and …

WEBSeth Meyers stays in his lane . Late-night host Meyers, attending the gala with wife, said it was a nice break to get an evening away from childcare.

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Health care access expanded for low-income Pennsylvanians

WEBThe new qualifying life event will allow Pennsylvanians with an annual household income equal to or below 150% of the federal poverty level to shop and enroll …

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Bill would allow Pa. first responders to file workers' compensation

WEBHARRISBURG, Pa. — Legislation nearing a full vote by Pennsylvania's House of Representatives would allow firefighters, police officers, and emergency …

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Noelia Voigt resigns as Miss USA, citing her mental health

WEBNoelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in November 2023, has announced she is resigning from her role, saying the decision is in the best interest of her mental …

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Lancaster General Hospital to open expanded emergency …

WEBLANCASTER, Pa. —. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will unveil part of its ongoing $183 million investment. This week, it will open its expanded …

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Pa. Department of Health finds code violations at Lancaster …

WEBA surprise inspection at Lancaster General Hospital found the medical facility violated state requirements.The News 8 On Your Side team obtained the findings of a …

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Sen. Bob Casey calls for Medicaid coverage for all children

WEBPennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey visited WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon on Monday, touting his bill seeking Medicaid coverage for all …

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