AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Pennsylvania has confirmed its sixth measles-associated death this year as cases reach 1,467 across 45 counties. Butler County has also reported its first two cases, underscoring the need for vaccination and reliable health information. Hospital Access: Sharon Regional has closed its emergency room and suspended all services, leaving Mercer County patients to seek care elsewhere. Screening and Prevention: A new Pennsylvania insurance law guarantees no-cost colon cancer screenings starting at age 45. Separately, a CHOP quality-improvement effort tripled chlamydia and gonorrhea testing among adolescents in primary care.
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