Health

Health

Homeless Coalition director seeks partnerships with health providers

“Everyone needs to come together to foster ownership of the challenges.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 5, 2024

Health

LG Health announces January blood drives

Blood collected in Lancaster County stays here and is used by local health care providers.

By One United Lancaster - January 2, 2024

Government

Pennsylvania pursuing waiver to expand social services for at-risk Medicaid patients

Officials say the initiative would improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 22, 2023

Government

Commissioners reauthorize Health Advisory Council (update)

The council would expand from nine to 11 members and continue meeting through 2025.

By One United Lancaster - December 19, 2023

Health

Emergency services authority in northwest Lancaster County advances toward 2024 launch

Initially, MESA will cover six municipalities.

By Justin Stoltzfus - December 14, 2023

Government

County Health Advisory Council up for renewal this month

When initially set up, it was given a term of two years.

By Max Weidman Tim Stuhldreher - December 7, 2023

Health

Willow Valley Communities plans innovative dementia care center (video)

“No one place has combined all of these components.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 6, 2023

Government

Dec. 15 deadline approaching for full-year health coverage from Pennie

“If you wait until you need medical care, it will be too late to enroll,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley.

By One United Lancaster - December 5, 2023

Health

LG Health announces December blood drives

Blood collected in Lancaster County stays here and is used by local health care providers.

By One United Lancaster - November 30, 2023

Government

Application periods start Nov. 1 for Pennie open enrollment, LIHEAP

State officials urge anyone who needs either program to sign up.

By One United Lancaster - November 1, 2023

Health

Lancaster EMS honors paramedics for delivering babies (video)

Lancaster EMS has averaged 2.8 pre-hospital deliveries a year.

By Kyle Gamble - October 31, 2023

Health

Lancaster city, LG Health celebrate progress on lead abatement

Lead is a potent toxin, and even trace amounts can have profound, irreversible effects.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 30, 2023