Health & Wellness
Friday, April 24, 2026 · Reading
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.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Fentanyl Present in Majority of Opioid Overdose Deaths in Ten States During 2016 Study Period
A CDC report indicates fentanyl was detected in over half of opioid-related fatalities across ten states during the latter half of 2016. The data highlights the increasing presence of the synthetic opioid in overdose deaths. Findings are published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Friday, April 24, 2026