Pennsylvania’s former top health official at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday faced a tirade from a Republican senator about gender-affirmation surgery for minors, as well as criticism about the state’s response to the pandemic.
COVID
Pa. Has a Moderna Vaccine Shortage; Here’s What You Should Know
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As many as 100,000 Pennsylvanians receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could have their injections pushed back over the next three weeks, the Department of Health announced Wednesday, as the agency revealed that errors in managing Moderna inventory have led to a shortage of second-dose shots.
Community
St. Luke’s New Automated Phone System to Speed Up Vaccinations
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If you’re 75 or over and are registered at St. Luke’s University Health Network, expect an automated call to schedule an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine.
Pa. Dept. of Health Launches ‘Your Turn’ Vaccine Eligibility Tool
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The Department of Health recently launched Your Turn, the newest tool designed to help Pennsylvanians determine their vaccine eligibility status.
Community
Retired St. Luke’s Nurse Returns to Help Vaccinate Community
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Nurse Sam Miranda, of Center Valley, came out of retirement to work 12-hour days administering the COVID-19 vaccine at St. Luke’s University Health Network.
Awareness
Mammograms’ Ability to Save Lives Focus of New Awareness Campaign
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A mammogram can be the difference between someone losing their life and detecting early signs of breast cancer in order to prevent it from spreading. However, there is inequal access to the screenings; something a local nonprofit organization is attempting to correct with a public health awareness campaign.
Community
Rite Aid, Other Pharmacies Begin Receiving COVID Vaccine Doses
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Certain retail pharmacy locations are becoming involved in vaccination efforts, however a limited supply of the precious vaccine is limiting the number of residents who are able to receive it.
Government
Could Centralized Vaccine Signup Streamline Distribution in PA?
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The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health care providers to innoculate millions of residents with the COVID-19 vaccine, which is causing frustration among some residents.
Cases
SVSD ‘Closely Monitoring’ Case Numbers in Schools: Superintendent
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The Saucon Valley School District is closely monitoring the number of new COVID-19 cases in two of its schools, Superintendent Dr. Craig Butler told parents in an email Tuesday.
Community
When Can I Get the COVID Vaccine? PA.gov Helps People Find Out
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The Commonwealth’s official website recently launched a guide which will help citizens determine their eligibility, find a vaccine provider and schedule an appointment.
Coronavirus
St. Luke’s Plans for Upcoming Community Distribution of Vaccine
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St. Luke’s has engaged in extensive planning and preparations to expand COVID-19 vaccination access to the general population in a smooth, orderly and safe fashion.