PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Senior Behavioral Health Unit at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital Expands to Serve Community * Since Chestnut Hill Hospital joined Temple Health, clinical teams have been able to leverage expertise from across the Health System to bring n  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Issues 2025 Year in Review * BELLEFONTE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued a 2025 Year in Review, providing a snapshot of the work he focused on in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. during the year. "This year was full of legislative victories: From ensuring more milk options in public schools to making certain our rural schools receive the funding they nee  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00206-14) on Dec. 3, 2025, entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Altoona Healthcare System in Pennsylvania." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) mission is to conduct independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that combats fraud, waste, and abuse and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of programs  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00206-14) on Dec. 3, 2025, entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Altoona Healthcare System in Pennsylvania:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * PATIENT SAFETY The OIG explored VHA facilities' patient safety processes. The OIG assessed vulnerabilities in communication procedures for urgent, noncritical abnormal test results; the sustainability of changes made by leaders in   more