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The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers today announced a new partnership with the state of Pennsylvania to fight the epidemic of childhood obesity.
More information about the Eagles fighting childhood obesity.

Health News

New Jersey Releases First Report on How State Hospitals Fare in Quality Care Measures

The Department of Health and Senior Services has released its first report comparing New Jersey’s hospitals on 32 nationally recognized measures of quality care
More about quality care in New Jersey Hospitals.

Most Recent Health News

HHS Announces $75 Million in Supplemental Funding to States for Pandemic Flu Preparedness

Health Department Warns Consumers About Dog Food Salmonella Risk

Health Department Offers Tips to Help Parents Keep Children Away From Lead Exposure, Poisoning

Statewide Task Force To Address the Health Impact of Trans Fat

Smoking Rates Continue to Drop for High School, Middle School Students

Children Who Complete Intensive Early Childhood Program Show Gains in Adulthood: Greater College Attendance, Lower Crime and Depression

Children's News

Study Provides Evidence That Autism Affects Functioning of Entire Brain

Researchers Gain Insight Into Why Brain Areas Fail To Work Together in Autism

Adolescent Birth Rate Falls to Record Low, Kids' Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Drops Infant Mortality Rate Falls to Former Level, But Birth Rate for Unmarried Women Rises

Lack of Key Enzyme Associated with Development of Rare Tumor

Youth Overweight Increases Risk of Bone Fractures, Muscle and Joint Pain

Children Section

Latest Press Releases from the Pennsylvania Department of Health

Community Organizations Showcase Efforts To Design Healthy Communities And Raise Healthy Kids During Public Health Week

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