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The number of fatal drug overdoses declined for the first time in 28 years
and U.S. life expectancy at birth ticked up for the first time since 2014.
Americans continue to face difficulty with accessing prescriptions that docs success for them, even with insurance.
The pharma challenge continues to be a key topic for healthcare reform focus.
Coronavirus continues to make headlines and has now been deemed a global health emergency.
The last time this occurred was just last year with the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Advocates are pushing for more mental health support and resources for students in Philadelphia.
Many have felt frustrated after multiple requests.
This year has seen 6 Philadelphia schools close as a result of potential exposure to asbestos, and the problem seems to be continuing.
Responses to the issue have been questioned and environmental safety in schools remains a public health concern.
- Pennsylvania Department of Corrections closes another prison as state incarceration rates drop.
- Maryland is planning to sue PA over Chesapeake Bay Pollution after multiple requests to improve cleaning up the pollution.
- Recent work by the Commonwealth Fund has shown that the ACA narrowed racial gaps in access to healthcare in PA, NJ, and across the country.
- As the ACA battle continues, some state senators in PA are pushing for a bill ensuring coverage for Pennsylvanians if things go south.