Health & Wellness
Saturday, April 25, 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.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Study Suggests Over-the-Counter Availability of Abortion Medication Could Be Safe
A recent study suggests that medication abortion pills could be safely sold over the counter. The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, contributes to existing scientific evidence on the topic.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
PA Bill Mandates Naloxone in All High Schools to Fight Opioids
Pennsylvania senators have introduced Senate Bill 1054, requiring every high school to stock naloxone and prepare for overdose emergencies. Partnering with student advocates, the measure aims to save young lives amid a crisis claiming adolescents statewide. If passed, PA would join a select few states mandating this lifesaving drug in schools.
Saturday, April 25, 2026