Health Care

Policy

Will 2023 be the year Pennsylvania legalizes adult-use marijuana?

The first in a series: A look back at City & State’s top stories of 2022 and what’s happened since.

Events

Snapshots from City & State’s Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit

The event brought together the region’s industry experts to discuss ongoing health care challenges.

News & Politics

Following Biden’s actions on marijuana, Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons

Wolf’s office touted a recent initiative seeking to expedite pardons for people with marijuana convictions.

News & Politics

The crisis with Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Pennsylvania

‘We must take measures to safeguard abortion access and reproductive health services at the statewide level.’

Campaigns & Elections

Physicians: Oz ‘lying to the American people’ through promotion of ‘quack cures’

The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate often used his media platforms to push questionable health products and views.

News & Politics

‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling

Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.

Criminal Justice

Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say

State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.

News & Politics

PA pols react to Senate passing sweeping health care, climate and deficit-reduction bill

The estimated $740 billion package passed Sunday looks to tackle drug costs, greenhouse gas emissions and more.

Veteran Affairs

Toomey faces heat from Jon Stewart, veterans over burn pit legislation

The legislation would have expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic material

Health Care

As monkeypox threat grows, so do calls for action

State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims joined providers and LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss what resources are available now and what more needs to be done to prevent further spread of monkeypox.

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Health Care

‘A maternal mortality crisis’ – the crux of Dems’ second ‘Post-Roe’ hearing on abortion

Dems looked at issues around abortion, the SCOTUS ruling, and how communities of color may be impacted by an abortion ban.

Health Care

Pennsylvania is looking at a $250 million investment in long-term care

Long-term care advocates say the state budget is an ‘historic moment’ for long-term care.

Health Care

University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research

Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions

Health Care

Casey, Houlahan call on Congress to address rising health care costs

The Democratic lawmakers joined advocates pushing for further investments in care and reductions in health care costs

Health Care

Ask the experts: Gender-affirming care explained

Transgender health care specialists discuss this practice and the threats facing the field and its vulnerable patients.

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg

This long-term care advocate says workforce shortage threatens access to care for aging residents