Health & Wellness
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Pottsville
CDC Study Links Socioeconomic Factors to Suicide Rates
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report indicates a correlation between local socioeconomic conditions and suicide rates. Counties exhibiting broader health insurance coverage, internet access, and higher incomes appear to have lower suicide incidence. The findings may inform prevention strategies.
First U.S. Ebola Case Confirmed, CDC Announces
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States. Officials held a press briefing to outline the situation and address public health concerns.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Flu, RSV Surge Strains Western PA Hospitals
Respiratory illnesses are surging across Western Pennsylvania, with emergency room visits and hospital admissions climbing rapidly for flu, COVID-19 and RSV. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports all regions as 'increasing rapidly,' urging vaccinations as a new flu variant hits the Pittsburgh area. Medical experts warn the peak may still lie ahead amid holiday travel.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026