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Penn. Home Health Program Reduces ER Visits

04/02/2019

Geisinger at Home employs "roving" paramedics, nurses, and other health care workers who check up on chronically ill residents at their homes.

Geisinger at Home employs...

04/02/2019

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Penn. Pharmacies Supply Opioid Prescriptions with Addiction Resource Cards

04/03/2018

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Michael Arcangeletti, an addict in recovery, started the initiative to equip ambulances, pill bottles, and pharmacies with information cards to help those struggling with addiction.

Michael Arcangeletti, an addict...

04/03/2018

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Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighters Struggling to Fill Rosters

04/05/2015

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After hitting more than 300,000 in the 1970s, the number of volunteers for Pennsylvania fire companies is down to between 50,000 and 70,000.

After hitting more than 300,000...

04/05/2015

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Penn. Finds `Superutilizers` Account for Disproportionate Claims Payments

03/02/2015

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Experts blame a flawed health care system, saying the burden, at least in part, falls on doctors to offer preventive and follow-up care patients need.

Experts blame a flawed health...

03/02/2015

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