Health
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It’s clear the U.S. military is suffering a severe mental health crisis. In 2014, an estimated 22 veterans and active service personnel committed suicide every day, Numbers from 2019 from the Centers for Disease Control suggest that number was closer to 17 per day, still an astonishing number. “From 2001 to 2019, the rate of…
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Typically, the last week of session is non-controversial, with light voting agendas, but this was not the case for the House and Senate which both met the week of Oct. 24. Long days and late nights were the norm that week with numerous bills getting passed back and forth between both bodies, the most notable…
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A new mobile clinic will treat patients in the McKees Rocks area and the Hilltop neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The Sto-Rox Family Health Center is operating a new mobile van, which is a full-fledged clinic designed to provide care for residents in the McKees Rocks area and the Hilltop neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Blood pressure, glucose screenings,…
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More often than not, and more often than thought, things can work well in Harrisburg. The second session week in September found the House of Representatives working in a bipartisan manner to pass bills addressing issues relevant to many Pennsylvanians. Elder abuse Numerous programs exist to assist seniors with everything from tax relief to medical…
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Sto-Rox directors prioritized building improvements and student mental health during the district’s Sept. 29 meeting. The directors agreed to an interest-free $1 million loan from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Financial Recovery Transitional Loan will be used to help pay for physical improvements to district buildings as part of a state-mandated recovery plan. “The…
