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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
Lawmakers, advocates seek to solve ‘period poverty’ in Pennsylvania schools
(WHTM) — Period poverty in schools is an ongoing problem Pennsylvania lawmakers and organizations are looking to solve. “It is definitely something that has been an ongoing concern and really impacting our youth throughout the Commonwealth,” said Megan Swope, the President & CEO of Making Miracles Happen Inc. also known as the Period Project Harrisburg. “You know, throughout the Commonwealth, over 400,000 people who menstruate are living below the poverty line. And that means that they are probably struggling to afford their sanitary supply. So, what will happen is those that are unsheltered or low income will extend wear or use alternative materials or go without to try to deal with their menstrual flow.”
Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as 'Odd Couple' that wasn't
(The Center Square) — In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost...
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board puts rare whiskeys up for sale
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is putting on its annual Limited-Release Lottery, offering up 1,252 bottles of rare whiskeys for purchase. Pennsylvania residents and licensees will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, to opt in to one or more of the lotteries and/or drawings by visiting the Limited-Release Lottery web page at FWGS.com. This event will feature nine products in eight lotteries. Participants may opt...
Democrats get a third-party hopeful knocked off Pennsylvania ballot, as Cornel West tries to get on
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Democrats have won legal challenges keeping the left-wing Party for Socialism and Liberation off the battleground state’s presidential ballot, at least for now, while a lawyer with deep Republican Party ties is working to help independent candidate Cornel West get on it. The...
Educators Rising works to reverse teacher shortage in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) — School is about to start for millions of students in the Keystone State, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system."So, in the future, I hope to be a college professor," said 16-year-old Christine Analraj.The senior at Phoenixville Area High School is already teaching STEM lessons to younger students. She said she is also preparing for a professional career in a class called Educators Rising."So through Ed Rising, I've been able to kind of expand my network — both through meeting other educators...
PennDOT project will ban turns along section of Routes 22/322 in Dauphin County
PennDOT plans to start construction on a center barrier near the Clarks Ferry Bridge in Dauphin County next month, which will permanently restrict drivers from turning left onto Routes 22/322 along a new stretch of the highway, according to a Thursday press release. The project is expected to start on...
Chambersburg man arrested after allegedly shooting victim in back, arm: police
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Chambersburg man has been arrested after he allegedly shot someone two times on Tuesday. WD Jackson, 41, is facing charges related to attempted homicide in connection to the incident, according to court records. The shooting happened around 1:54 a.m. on Tuesday in the...
Three rescued, including 9-year-old child, during fire in Spring Garden Township: chief
Firefighters rescued three people, including a 9-year-old child, during a fire in Spring Garden Township, according to York County Area Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Dan Hoff. The child, rescued from a second-floor apartment, was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, Hoff said. No information is available on the youth's condition. Firefighters also rescued two...
Hellam Carnival brings community together through sports
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The Hellam Recreation Commission Carnival returned to York County Wednesday, but for some booths, the event means more than just fun rides and fried food. It was a test of accuracy for the Eastern York Golden Knights, who set up a dunk tank booth at the carnival to raise money for their football team this year.
Dauphin County man convicted of kidnapping, aggravated assault
A 37-year-old Dauphin County man was convicted of kidnapping, aggravated assault, intimidating a witness and related offenses last week after he took a woman hostage from a Harrisburg home in September 2023 before punching, choking and biting her while driving around the city for multiple hours, according to a press release.
Chambersburg man wanted by State Police on rape, other charges dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man who was wanted on rape and other sexual assault charges has died. Online court documents show that the charges against Victor Vanvranken, 35, of Chambersburg, were dismissed after his death. Victor was wanted on multiple felony charges of rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact […]
More than 2 dozen vehicles were broken into overnight: Hershey police
More than 25 vehicles were broken into overnight Wednesday to Thursday in three Hershey neighborhoods, Derry Township police said. The vehicles were unlocked, police said. They were in the Southpoint, Southpoint Commons and Deer Run communities, which are next to one another off of Middletown Road. Police didn’t specify what...
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