Healthcare

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

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.

Telehealth Program Brings Specialist Access to Rural Primary Care Clinics

A partnership lets rural primary care patients consult specialists via video from their local clinic, cutting out hours-long drives to urban medical centers.

Regional Hospitals Invest in Cybersecurity After Nearby Ransomware Attack

A ransomware incident at a neighboring state's hospital system prompted several Pennsylvania health systems to accelerate security upgrades and staff training.

Nursing Homes Say New Staffing Mandates Are Difficult to Meet

Facility operators say the same workforce shortages affecting hospitals are making it hard to comply with new minimum staffing requirements without cutting admissions.

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.

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.

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.

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.