Findings from a revolutionary new report on gender identity services for children contradict current US and local practices.
By Beth Ann Rosica
David Mitchell: Nurse practitioners can solve rural health care shortages
In states where they have full practice authority, NPs can help meet patients’ needs in underserved communities — but not Pennsylvania.
By David Mitchell
Seth Higgins: Whom do nonprofit healthcare systems serve?
Some opponents of hospital consolidation think the distinction between for-profit and non-profit has begun to blur.
By Seth Higgins
Richard Koenig: Early uptake of Covid boosters is lagging. Is it the Edsel of vaccines?
Public health officials continue to damage their reputations by pushing the vaccine on those who need it least.
By Richard Koenig
Bolno + Gambescia: Eight steps to Covid contrition
By admitting their mistakes and renewing their commitment to science, public health professionals can start to regain trust.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Stew Bolno
Frank Speidel: Throughout Pennsylvania and our republic, health care is withering
Healthcare costs more and Medicare and Medicaid pay less — is it any wonder hospitals are losing money?
By Frank Speidel, MD
Parenting resources and support celebrated by clients of Pregnancy Resource Centers
Legislators heard testimony on the centers providing holistic parenting services that changed clients’ lives.
By Olivia DeMarco
Becky Corbin: Healthcare roadblocks in Pennsylvania must be addressed
Safety-net hospitals are endangered. Pending legislation in Congress would worsen their plight.
By Becky Corbin
Andy Bloom: Bucks County versus Big Tech
The county commissioners and district attorney joined together to sue the app-makers for the destructive effect they claim is made to teenagers’ mental health.
State Senate bill proposes ban on vaccine mandates in Pennsylvania
The proposed Medical Freedom Act will face stiff opposition in the state House.
By Lauren Jessop