COMMONWEALTH of PENNSYLVANIA / Department of Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 23, 2024 - 23:07 GMT

Shapiro Administration Highlights Lyme Disease and Tick Bite Prevention Best Practice...

Harrisburg, PA - Representatives from the Shapiro Administration's Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP) visited Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County this afternoon to highlight …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 23:21 GMT

Secretary of Health Applauds Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nation’s Healthie...

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen today recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 23:21 GMT

Department of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets to Pennsylvanians Livi...

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on August 22 to Pennsylvanians who live or work within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants, as part of routine preventive …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 21:05 GMT

Shapiro Administration Distributes 50,000 Wound Care Kits to Help Pennsylvanians Comb...

Harrisburg, PA, PA - Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen visited the UPMC Center for Addiction Recovery today to announce that the Shapiro Administration will distribute 50,000 xylazine wound care kits to provide care and relief for …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:36 GMT

Shapiro Administration Celebrates the Renamed Health and Human Services Building

Harrisburg, PA - Today, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen together celebrated the renaming of their shared building as the Health and Human Services Building. The new …

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Published on July 2, 2024 - 17:25 GMT

Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nomination for Department of Health...

Harrisburg, PA - Yesterday, the Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro's nomination of Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Governor Shapiro following more …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 23:30 GMT

Shapiro Administration Highlights Responsible Celebration Ahead Of Independence Day W...

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Health, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the Office of the State Fire …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

Shapiro Administration Stresses Importance of Pennsylvanians Accessing Preventive Men...

Harrisburg, PA - June is Men’s Health Month, and the Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvania men about the importance of accessing the preventive health services that are available to them at no cost through their insurance.   “Preventive …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 16:47 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards $255,000 in Grants to Nine Communities to Improve Walki...

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced $255,000 in grants through the WalkWorks program to assist nine different communities in developing Active Transportation Plans to increase physical activity by connecting local …

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Published on June 18, 2024 - 17:26 GMT

Shapiro Administration Provides Safety Reminders in Advance of Extreme Heat Wave

Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration is encouraging Pennsylvanians to take the upcoming heat wave seriously and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. “The National Weather Service expects record-breaking temperatures in parts of …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Shapiro Administration Gathers Long-Term Care Leaders from Across Commonwealth to Hig...

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen joined long-term care leaders from across the Commonwealth to discuss the successes of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) Quality Investment Pilot program, which …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Shapiro Administration Gathers Long-Term Care Leaders from Across Commonwealth to Hig...

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen joined long-term care leaders from across the Commonwealth to discuss the successes of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) Quality Investment Pilot program, which …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 00:52 GMT

Shapiro Administration Visits Delaware County Birth Center to Highlight Expanded Acti...

Bryn Mawr, PA - Today, Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh toured Lifecycle WomanCare in Bryn Mawr to meet with representatives from all five of Pennsylvania’s stand-alone birthing centers and to …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

Shapiro Administration Applauds House’s Bipartisan Passage of Bill to Make Free Menst...

Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today applauded the bipartisan passage of House Bill 851, which would make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost in Pennsylvania schools so students can have peace of mind to focus on academic …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:24 GMT

Pennsylvania Department of Health Replacing Expiring Potassium Iodide Tablets for Pen...

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on June 12, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventive efforts in …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:24 GMT

Shapiro Administration and Leaders from Across the Commonwealth Celebrate 50th Annive...

Harrisburg, PA - This morning, Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen joined national, state, and local leaders to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition and other vital …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 21:05 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces Student Winners of Art Competition Helping Others Av...

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Shapiro Administration officials from the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP) announced 29 student winners of the 2024 Protect. Check. Remove. Lyme Disease …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Department of Health Launches New Dashboard to Help Prevent Tickborne Diseases

Harrisburg, PA – Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to provide Pennsylvania residents and health care providers with information about tickborne diseases …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Shapiro Administration Highlights Statewide Partnership with Long-Term Care Facilitie...

Erie, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) joined long-term care stakeholders at the Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center, a skilled nursing facility in Erie, to highlight recent upgrades to the facility made possible through the DOH's …

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Published on May 9, 2024 - 22:07 GMT

Department of Health Alerts Pennsylvanians About Possible Lead Exposure from Children...

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health is alerting parents and caregivers about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of Dixon Ticonderoga Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers, typically used for painting by children, …

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