Health Care
Health Care
The City & State Q&A: Paul Offit
The renowned Philadelphia-based vaccinologist, public-health contrarian and sometime RFK Jr. sparring partner reflects on the Trump administration, the state of public health, and past and future pandemic readiness.
Health Care
Crozer closure crisis could catalyze new state oversight of hospitals
The system’s sudden shuttering, which leaves Delaware County without a trauma center, is giving new momentum to long-stalled legislation.
Health Care
For PA’s eds & meds, a funding crisis upends work, healthcare and the economy
As the Trump administration continues its war on higher education and research, public health stakeholders are sounding the alarm over the damage to come.
Capitol Beat
Winging it: How government agencies are fighting bird flu
COVID, quarantines, worst- and best-case scenarios: behind the scenes of Pennsylvania’s fight against avian flu and the next pandemic.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with State Rep. Tarik Khan
Khan, a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, spoke with City & State about how his nursing background informs his work as a legislator.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Erin Mrenak, director of the Erie County Department of Health
Mrenak talked with City & State about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and what Erie County is doing to protect public health.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Palak Raval-Nelson
Philadelphia’s health commissioner weighs in on inspiration, pandemics and advice for future sector leaders.
Health Care
Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care
State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.
Policy
‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections
The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Philadelphia
What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding
Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position
Health Care
Fallout: Five years after the pandemic, PA health care is still absorbing impact
Five people who helped steer Pennsylvania’s health response to the pandemic reflect on those early days of crisis – and what we’ve learned for next time.
Capitol Beat
4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing
Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.
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Philadelphia
Outside U.S. Sen. McCormick’s Philly office, protesters decry academic funding cuts
Hundreds of area researchers targeted a senator they call “missing in action” to defend the funding that powers Philly’s “eds and meds” economy
Capitol Beat
Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside
A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.
Events
Roll Call: The 2025 City & State PA Healthcare Summit
The City & State Healthcare Summit in pictures
Opinion
Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.
The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.
Business
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Health Care
Opinion: We must protect vaccines
Making the case for why the meningococcal vaccine schedule for children should remain unchanged.
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with Sharif Street
The Senate Insurance Committee minority chair talks health care accessibility and affordability
Capitol Beat
A Q&A with state Rep. Tina Pickett
Pickett discussed a new data security law and the need to address insurance cost drivers next session.
