Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, and the care systems serving the state.

Rural Hospital Warns It May Close Within Two Years Without New Funding

A financially struggling hospital in Potter County says continued operating losses could force it to shut down or drastically scale back services.

Opioid Settlement Funds Support New Treatment Center in Cambria County

Money from national opioid litigation settlements is funding a new medication-assisted treatment facility in a county hit hard by the overdose crisis.

County Expands Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team to Cover Overnight Hours

A crisis response program pairing clinicians with police is adding overnight coverage after data showed a large share of crisis calls occurred after midnight.

Advocates Push Hospitals to Better Publicize Charity Care Programs

A state audit found many eligible patients never learn about financial assistance programs that could have significantly reduced or eliminated their medical bills.

Cardiac Rehab Completion Rates Lag as Patients Cite Cost and Distance

Fewer than half of eligible heart attack patients in several counties complete recommended cardiac rehabilitation, with copays and travel time cited as the top barriers.

Emergency Room Wait Times Climb as Hospitals Struggle With Patient Boarding

A lack of available inpatient beds is forcing emergency departments to hold admitted patients for hours or days, backing up care for new arrivals.

Community Health Center Expands to Meet Rising Demand From Uninsured Patients

A federally qualified health center in Reading is adding a second location after wait times for new patient appointments stretched past six weeks.

Children's Hospital Breaks Ground on New Wing to Address Bed Shortage

The expansion adds forty pediatric beds after years of the hospital operating at or above capacity, particularly during winter respiratory illness surges.

Volunteer Ambulance Services Warn of Coverage Gaps as Crews Dwindle

Several rural EMS agencies say they can no longer guarantee coverage every hour of the week as volunteer numbers continue a decades-long decline.