A 99-cent monthly charge on every phone line would fund improved response to behavioral health emergencies and potential suicides under a proposal from PA Governor Tom Wolf. more
One per 1,500. That’s the nurse-to-student ratio for K-12 schools in Pennsylvania — one of a handful of states to set staffing requirements in the law. more
Philadelphians have been coming out to voice their thoughts as city officials host a listening tour about Philadelphia’s plan to reduce gun violence by treating it as a public health crisis. more
For the past 12 years, Philadelphia has consistently ranked last out of the state’s 67 counties when it comes to length and quality of life, as well as health factors like access to care and others. more
Jefferson University is looking for help in identifying Black and African American parents with children with autism for a funded study at Jefferson. more
The Wolf Administration has shared details of the $225 million appropriation in Act 2 of 2022, which will support the health care workforce needs of hospitals and behavioral health providers. more