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Pennsylvania officials discuss respiratory disease season ahead

WebALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Health officials have warned that communities are currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19, RSV, and flu cases just as the holiday …

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Penn Highlands Healthcare to open new behavioral health center …

WebCLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– Penn Highlands Healthcare is preparing to open a new state-of-the-art behavioral health center at Penn Highlands …

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Crisis Center under construction in Johnstown, opening in Spring

WebBehavioral Health of Cambria County (BHoCC) announced during a press conference Friday the center will be constructed in the Central Park Complex on Franklin …

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Johnstown healthcare center holds grand opening

WebJOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Caring Healthcare Network (CHN) held its grand opening at its location in Richland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 18., with a …

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Winners of grants intended to advance women's health care …

WebPENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced the grantees that will administer the new …

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PA Insurance Department urges insurers to offer flexibility

WebHARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is calling on health insurance companies to provide flexibility in administering healthcare …

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Viral illness, branded 'PSFlu' by students, impacts Penn State

WebUpdated: Sep 29, 2021 / 11:59 AM EDT. CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State students are taking to social media to share their experience with what they’ve branded …

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New bill would increase health care training in rural communities

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — A new bill was introduced on Tuesday that would increase training opportunities for medical students in rural and underserved …

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UPMC opens new primary care office in Bedford County

WebBEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – UPMC Bedford opened a new office in Everett, in an effort to bring high-quality primary care to a rural area. On Thursday, …

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Conemaugh School of Nursing holds open house for prospective …

WebUpdated: Mar 11, 2023 / 01:52 PM EST. JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh School of Nursing and Allied Health Programs hosted an open house for prospective …

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The James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center talks ‘Whole Health

WebALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Amy Showalter, Whole Health Coordinator at the James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center shares information and details on how the facility …

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Nursing home staff fighting for improved contracts after change

WebCENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — This past November, Embassy Healthcare acquired a series of nursing homes across central and western Pennsylvania, …

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PA Healthcare assault bill signed into law by Gov. Wolf

WebHARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that strengthens penalties for assaults on healthcare workers and technicians is now signed into law. Governor wolf signed Act 51 …

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Geisinger Healthplex State College expanding facility

WebSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Geisinger Healthplex State College (formerly Gray’s Woods) is expanding its facility to accommodate growth of specialty …

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New pineapple-based cream shows promise in treating burn …

WebSETAUKET, N.Y. (CBS) – Pineapple is a food with a lot of impressive health benefits and now – it’s being used in a cream to treat victims of deep burns. Charles …

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Becerra says rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid

WebUpdated: Apr 16, 2024 / 03:54 PM EDT. Rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra …

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10 physicians at Conemaugh Physician Group furloughed

WebUpdated: Feb 1, 2024 / 11:06 PM EST. SHARE. (WTAJ) — Ten physicians in the Conemaugh Physician Group have been furloughed, according to a representative. “We …

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Health alert issued for ground beef, possible E. coli risk

Web(WTAJ) – A nationwide public health alert has been issued for Greater Omaha ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a particular strain …

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Centre County mourns loss of paramedic, firefighter

WebPosted: Feb 9, 2024 / 12:59 PM EST. Updated: Feb 9, 2024 / 01:17 PM EST. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre County mourns the loss of Mount Nittany Health EMS …

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