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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed two additional measles-related deaths, officials announced Tuesday.  Both individuals were unvaccinated. 

Parents must now navigate a recently revised federal immunization schedule, a set of physician-society recommendations that departs from it, a state count of three deaths and a national count of none.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 676 cases of measles in 37 counties across the Commonwealth this year. 

Pennsylvania residents can now see vaccination rates for individual schools through a new online dashboard launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

As the Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations heat up, a dangerous heat advisory is in effect throughout Bucks County beginning Wednesday, July 1, and continuing through Saturday, July 4.

Randy Reardon and Senior Care Authority can help you select the "best" senior care community that best suits your needs. Their advisors are waiting to help you boil down the myriad of brochures to just one or several communities that provide just what you are looking for.

It’s tick season and early indications suggest that it may be worse than usual in Bucks County, and all of Southeastern Pennsylvania which includes Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties as well. 

Local pediatricians weigh in on ways to keep your child safe and healthy at summer camp, whether it is a sleep-away experience or a day camp. 

Dr. Steve Covino is a local resident who has been providing the local community with customized orthodontic care for over 25 years.  His passion for orthodontics comes from his enjoyment in …

With 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. – roughly 59 million to 61 million people – living with a mental illness, Bucks County Community College invites the public to learn more at its third annual …

Dr. Aziz Khan is a compassionate, board-certified dermatologist who is dedicated to caring for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of skin conditions. At Dermatology Partners, Dr. …

Since 1895, the mission of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) has been to enhance the health and well-being of central Bucks County and surrounding communities. The women of the …

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. (BCDAC, Inc.) has been supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use since 1973. As Bucks County’s designated Single …

Jefferson Health is proud to announce the expansion of its renowned cardiovascular services with the addition of three distinguished cardiologists to the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular …

Learning that you or a loved one has a progressive visual impairment can be overwhelming. We are here to guide you throughout your vision loss journey.  As we celebrate our 80th anniversary …

At Blackbird Health, we offer virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults. We have just opened a clinic to meet an increased need for in-person care in …

Johnson, not his real name, a man from Levittown suffered from bipolar disorder since he was a young man.  The mood swings between excessive behaviors and depression were difficult for him and …

Self-Care Awareness Month serves as a timely reminder to pause and reconnect with yourself. True self-care is more than a moment of rest—it’s an ongoing commitment to your mental, …

Jefferson Health is proud to announce the expansion of its renowned cardiovascular services with the addition of three distinguished cardiologists to the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular …

According to the American Institute of Stress, 90% of all health problems are related to stress*.  Too much stress can contribute to heart problems, high blood pressure, stroke, depression and …

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