Health & Wellness
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Pittsburgh
Shapiro's $50M Push Targets Rural PA Mental Health Crisis
Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a $50 million initiative to bolster mental health services in Pennsylvania's underserved rural counties, where access lags far behind urban areas. The program builds on bipartisan budget wins and federal funding to bring crisis care closer to home for 26% of Pennsylvanians living rurally. From Altoona to the Northern Tier, it's a lifeline amid rising behavioral health needs.
CDC Provides Update on Novel Coronavirus Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a telebriefing to provide an update on the ongoing response to the novel coronavirus. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, led the briefing.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
DEP Issues Fish Warnings for PFAS-Tainted Chester County Rivers
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has alerted residents to dangerously high PFAS levels in southeastern waterways near Chester County, advising against fish consumption. These 'forever chemicals' persist in rivers, sediments and fish tissue, posing risks to communities reliant on local waters. Testing reveals concentrations rising downstream toward urban areas.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026