Health & Wellness
Take a (Virtual) Trip across Pennsylvania
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Offered by Penn State Extension April 5 to May 24, “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania” is a free virtual walking program designed to help participants meet their health goals this spring.
Special Enrollment Period for Marketplace Coverage Open until May 15
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In accordance with the executive order signed by President Biden, on Feb. 15 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opened a special enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace® to consumers in the 36 states that use the HealthCare.gov platform.
Strange Colon Discovery Explains Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
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- Written by Josh Barney, UVA Health Josh Barney, UVA Health
The colons of African Americans and people of European descent age differently, new research reveals, helping explain racial disparities in colorectal cancer — the cancer that killed beloved Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman at only 43.
Savvy Senior: How to Prevent the Silent Epidemic of Kidney Disease
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do kidney problems run in families? My mother died from kidney failure 10 years ago at age 74 but didn’t know she had a kidney problem until it was too late.
Forum Addresses Racial Disparities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Treatment
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently hosted the 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Forum, with close to 250 stakeholders participating virtually.
Council on Aging Releases Interactive Health & Wellness Guide
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The Pennsylvania Council on Aging recently released an interactive guide with information and resources to help older adults cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DMVA Launches PA VETConnect Outreach Initiative
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The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs recently launched PA VETConnect, a statewide outreach initiative designed to better serve the commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans.
Department of Aging Awards $2 Million in Grants to Senior Centers
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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently announced it has awarded $2 million in grants equally among 405 Area Agency on Aging-affiliated senior community centers for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Webinars Scheduled
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Individuals who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate in upcoming free webinars offered by Penn State Extension.