HARRISBURG — Amid hundreds of pharmacy closures across Pennsylvania, independent and chain outlets alike, pharmacists pleaded to a state Senate panel for changes to address prescription reimbursements they say are far lower than the cost to stock and dispense medications to customers.
DANVILLE — The Community Giving Foundation is identifying top community needs to inform its work and maximize grant impact, an initiative led by the foundation’s new impact coordinator.
Paul Steed, 58, of Stamford, pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax offenses he committed while defrauding the chocolate company out of millions of dollars.
The child, who had been too young to be vaccinated when they were infected by the virus, died of a rare, incurable disorder that causes progressive brain damage.
More than 600 pharmacies have closed in Pennsylvania in a two-year span.
Previously, the system required surveillance of infections confirmed to be caused by six other germs as well. Now, only two are monitored.
More than 770 cases, including about 490 severe cases, were reported as of early September, about 40% more than are usually reported.
The potentially deadly condition Chagas disease is spread by insects known by their nickname: The "kissing bug."
DANVILLE — As flu season approaches, Geisinger will host Super Saturday drive-thru flu shot events this weekend.
Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine movement leader, has spent the last seven months implementing his once-niche views at the highest level of American health care.
