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Half of Pennsylvania residents live in area without a local health department, and rely on the state

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Spotlight PA reporter Jamie Martines explains how a lack of uniform health department coverage across the state impacts communities; the first cohort of Pittsburgh Food Equity Ambassadors has released their policy recommendations to support a just food system in the city; and the number of low-income families in Pennsylvania accessing subsidized child care has dropped since the start of the pandemic.

Who makes public health decisions for your community? In Pennsylvania, it depends on when you live

Pennsylvania’s public health system has been the focus of plenty of discussion but little change, even as the pandemic created new challenges for local leaders.

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Learn from failures of free COVID-19 testing program for schools, so we're better prepared next time [editorial]

THE ISSUE: “Nearly six months into the school year, the majority of Pennsylvania schools have not opted into a free, on-site COVID-19 testing program provided by the state Health Department,”

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As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing

Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state health department.

Everything you need to know to stay safe during a second pandemic winter

Hospital officials warn decreased mask use, aggressive COVID-19 variants, and flu infections could worsen Pa.’s rising case rate.

Many Pa. school districts passing up free COVID testing

Why are Pennsylvania school districts passing up free coronavirus testing?

Officials offered different reasons for the lack of participation, including fear of finding too many cases and simply being too overwhelmed by a chaotic start to the academic year.