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State is giving away free potassium iodide pills to residents who live near PA's 4 active nuclear plants
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that the annual statewide distribution of free potassium ...
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PA DOH distributing free potassium iodide tablets to residents living near nuclear power plants
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is coordinating the statewide distribution of free potassium iodide tablets on Aug. 14 for all residents who live, work, or study within 10 miles of the four ...
Justice Department subpoenas UPMC for information on gender-affirming care
The Pennsylvania healthcare giant said it remains committed to providing care to patients but acknowledged the increasing ...
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Department of Health giving out new KI tablets for free on June 12
According to the department, the tablets will be available to all Pennsylvanians who live or work within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants by visiting the distribution ...
Mother’s fight to save her son shows the tragic consequences of Pa.’s failure to build a better mental health system
A Spotlight PA investigation found Pennsylvania politicians and local officials broke promises to replace institutionalized ...
Overdoses lead to Pa. crackdown on nitazenes, a powerful class of opioids
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than ...
What’s causing the high bacteria levels in Pa. state park swimming areas? We asked an expert
Some of the symptoms of water borne illnesses are not particularly fun. They can lead to rashes or stomach aches, cramps, ...
PA DOH distributing free potassium iodide tablets to residents close to nuclear plants
A statewide distribution of potassium iodide tablets is being coordinated for residents in the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Thursday. The tablets will be distributed ...
A mother's fight to save son shows tragic consequences of Pa.'s failure to build better mental health system
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