Sarah Gantz

Pa. deaths still not included in CDC’s measles update

The federal agency instead placed an asterisk where cases would be recorded.

Hospital workers’ phone numbers, schedules exposed

QGenda links revealed the information for thousands of providers at CHOP, Penn Medicine, ChristianaCare, and nearly 50 other health systems across the U.S.

CDC omits two measles-associated Pa. deaths from latest count after RFK Jr., Shapiro spar

Lag in vaccine uptake puts Philly-area students at risk

At least 249 schools had measles immunization rates below 95%, the threshold to prevent spread, new data show.

Pennsylvania is among 25 states suing over federal Medicaid rules

The state expects 310,000 residents to lose coverage when work requirements take effect in January. Democrat-led states are challenging the changes.

As measles cases rise, lawmakers call for more data access

Some in Pennsylvania want disclosure of vaccination rates in schools, which could help parents identify communities at risk.

Schools vulnerable to measles outbreak

Pa. court strikes ban for public abortion funds

Commonwealth Court, in a 4-3 vote, says the restriction was a “sex-based distinction” affecting only women.