Health

Health

LG Health announces November blood drives

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

By One United Lancaster - October 30, 2023

Government

County contracts with LG Health to distribute overdose reversal kits using state grant

Provision of the kits is an ongoing initiative. Organizations can apply for them through the Joining Forces website.

By One United Lancaster - October 26, 2023

Government

Pa. expands categories of ‘street medicine’ eligible for Medicaid reimbursement

“Street medicine” refers to care provided outside a clinical setting.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 20, 2023

Health

Union Community Care acquires Groff Event Center

The building will be remodeled to serve both as an administrative headquarters and community health center.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 19, 2023

Health

Report on youth mental health prompts plans for mentorship initiative

Parents are more likely to say their children suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues than they were before the pandemic.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 17, 2023

Government

Gov. Shapiro creates council to improve mental health, substance abuse treatment

The council is tasked with developing a plan “to address any gaps in access, affordability or delivery” of mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment and related services.

By One United Lancaster - October 12, 2023

Government

Health Advisory Council hears from county social services, decides on bimonthly meetings next year

The council was formed to share health information and provide input to county leaders.

By Justin Stoltzfus - October 10, 2023

Health

LG Health announces October blood drives

Blood supplies are persistently low and LG Health encourages everyone who can to donate blood and platelets.

By One United Lancaster - October 2, 2023

Health

In the fall mix: Covid, flu, RSV vaccines, free Covid tests

The CDC is recommending Covid vaccine boosters for ages 6 months and up.

By One United Lancaster - September 25, 2023

Health

LG Health announces September blood drives

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

By One United Lancaster - August 29, 2023

Government

Commissioners designate LG Health as official leader of opioid fatality review team; approve ARPA funding for Tec Centro (update)

The commissioners also heard an update on ARPA-funded clean water initiatives.

By Justin Stoltzfus - August 22, 2023

Government

In April, Pennsylvania restarted annual reviews of Medicaid eligibility. How’s it going?

More than 5,500 individuals in Lancaster County were disenrolled through the end of July.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2023