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• As Swine Flu Rises, Need for State Testing Drops
  Cases of novel H1N1 influenza in Pennsylvania have surged since the end of May, reducing the need to test many patients.
• Form Helps Coordinate Care for Seniors
  A team of Pennsylvania health care organizations has developed a form that will help long-term care facilities and physicians coordinate patient care.
• Podcast: Swine Flu Update
  Pennsylvania's acting physician general—Stephen Ostroff, MD—gives providers the latest update on H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu.
• Podcast: Swine Flu
  Infection disease specialists discuss what physicians should look out for during the swine flu outbreak.
• Swine Flu Diagnosis, Treatment Guidelines Updated
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society is working with state and federal agencies to keep physicians updated on the latest recommendations on H1N1 (swine) flu.
• Medical Society Encourages Physicians To Be Sensitive to Cultural Differences
  It is important for physicians to be compassionate and sensitive to patients’ cultural backgrounds.
• Survey Shows Recession Hitting Pennsylvania Hospitals
  Pennsylvania’s hospitals are feeling the effects of the recession more now than they were in December, according to a March 2009 survey.
• Physicians Seek to Regulate Tanning Facilities
  Many states have taken steps to regulate tanning facilities and establish age restrictions, but Pennsylvania’s facilities are still unregulated.
• Governor Expands adultBasic, Launches Website Comparing Rx Prices
  Gov. Ed Rendell will expand a state-run health insurance program and launch a website to help patients price shop for prescription drugs.
• Primary Care Physicians: Join Our Fight Against Colon Cancer
  Pennsylvania sees more cases of colon cancer and more deaths from colon cancer than many other states.
• Medical Society Exploring Safety Net for Uninsured
  The Pennsylvania Medial Society is exploring how to shore up Pennsylvania’s safety net for the uninsured, and how physicians can help.
• Bills Call for More Lyme Disease Education
  The state would ramp up public and professional education on Lyme disease under bills that have been introduced in the General Assembly.
• Poll Reveals Fear that Organ Donors Won’t Receive Life-Saving Care
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society's Institute for Good Medicine conducted the poll to raise awareness of the need for organ donation.
• The Last Thing You Do for Your Patients: Correctly Complete the Death Certificate
  Death certificates are vital to public health, epidemiology, and the deceased’s loved ones.
• Number of Uninsured Pennsylvanians Climbs
  A recent survey by the state Department of Insurance showed that 1.2 million Pennsylvanians don’t have health insurance, up from nearly 900,000 in 2004.
• Smoking Poses Health Risks After the Air Has Cleared
  A new study found that most people know that secondhand smoke endangers children but aren’t aware of the effects of toxins that linger after someone has smoked.
• Emergency Care in PA Makes Strides but Faces Critical Problems
  Pennsylvania’s emergency care system earned an average grade in a nationwide assessment, but the grade is still barely passing.
• Resources on OTC Drugs for Your Patients
  Help your patients choose the right over-the-counter medications with useful online resources created by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• New Drug Program Gives Pennsylvanians Prescription Discounts
  Pennsylvanians can save up to 75 percent on prescriptions through a new statewide discount program.
• Learn How to Help Returning Soldiers
  Medical professionals can receive CME for completing online training on how to help veterans cope with the challenges they face when returning from service.
• HIV Testing Should Be Incorporated into Routine Care
  The CDC recommends that everyone be tested for HIV as part of routine medical care, but state law hasn’t caught up.
• Pennsylvania Medical Society Member Discusses Energy Drinks in NPR Interview
  Pittsburgh pediatrician Anthony Kovatch, MD, a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, discusses the health effects of highly caffeinated energy drinks in this interview with National Public Radio (NPR).
• Head Injuries Increased After Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law
  Two recent studies showed that serious head injuries sustained in crashes increased after Pennsylvania repealed a law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets.
• Health Care Workers Encouraged to Wash Hands Often
  Washing hands can help prevent spread of infection.
• School Immunization Regulations (PA Code)
  State regulation listing the immunization requirements of children entering and attending schools in the commonwealth.
• Disease Reporting
  This publication includes lists of reportable diseases, how and where to report, confidentiality rules, and penalties for failing to report.
• Screening for Diseases of the Newborn
  Some newborn diseases must be reported to the state.
• Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Responding
  Learn how to spot the signs of elder abuse, which affects millions of senior citizens.
• Preparing for Public Health Emergencies
  Because the public looks to physicians for help and information about all aspects of health care, it's critical to consider the potential roles in a public health emergency and prepare to fill them.
• Ricin as a Chemical Terrorist Agent
  These emergency preparedness and bioterrorism fact sheets come from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Measuring Your Adolescent Patient's Growth
  Tools for physicians to use in their offices.

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