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All PA nursing homes expected to have 80 percent staff vaccinated

Friday, August 13 by wcednews

Mechanicsburg, PA - To help protect vulnerable residents, Department of Health Executive Deputy Secretary Keara Klinepeter set the expectation for all of Pennsylvania’s skilled nursing facilities (SNF), also referred to as nursing homes, to have at least 80 percent of staff vaccinated for COVID-19... Read More.

200 tons of drugs destroyed statewide in drug takeback program

Friday, August 13 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – AG Shapiro announced that the Office of Attorney General, in collaboration with local police departments, has destroyed over 200 tons of drugs through its Drug Takeback Program. If you have medications that you're not using, don't let them fall into the wrong... Read More.

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly... Read More.

PA State Police welcomes in 91 new state troopers

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 91 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 161st graduating cadet class. The ceremony at... Read More.

Wolf plans to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration joined leadership from the legislative Women’s Health Caucus, the Maternity Care Coalition, and the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to announce Pennsylvania’s intent to extend the postpartum coverage period for mothers eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. This historic... Read More.

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Schools districts will be able to make their own decisions about whether masks will be required this upcoming year in Pennsylvania. At a press conference on Friday while encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf clarified that there will be... Read More.

Shoppers can use SNAP for Martin’s or Giant online orders

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Recipients of SNAP, also known as food stamps, will now be able to use those benefits when ordering groceries online for pickup or delivery at Martin's or Gant Eagle grocery stores. The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that The GIANT Company... Read More.

Pennsylvania Lottery sets new record for sales and profit

Wednesday, August 4 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced that the Lottery generated a record profit of more than $1.3 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians during the 2020-21 fiscal year. This is the 10th consecutive year the Lottery has generated more than $1 billion for senior... Read More.

DOH sending text messages to those who didn’t get second dose

Monday, August 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson announced a new initiative to get more people fully vaccinated. Starting this week, the department will send a second dose reminder text to... Read More.

Deadline for elk-license drawing is today, July 31

Saturday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you haven’t yet submitted an application to enter Pennsylvania’s annual elk-license drawing, you need to act fast. The deadline to enter the drawing is July 31. It’s not one you want to miss. After all, drawing a tag means getting to participate... Read More.

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