Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA
Sarah Boden is an independent health journalist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Employers in Pennsylvania offer bereavement leave at their own discretion, so workers who experience a death in the family aren’t always guaranteed time off. -
Legislative memos addressing paid leave, pre-K access, and child care costs preview how Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to approach caregiving issues in 2025. -
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments. -
The federal government argues a more robust maternal health workforce is key to improving mortality before, during, and after childbirth. -
Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program helps older adults whose incomes or health might cause them to skip meals, eat less than they need, or consume unhealthy foods. -
Lead is especially harmful to children because they are developing, so knowing potential exposure sources provides a first layer of protection. -
People with hoarding disorder can endanger themselves and their communities if left untreated. An Irwin nonprofit is stepping up to offer support. -
Toward the end of November, scammers try to leverage a Medicare deadline to pressure older people and caregivers into disclosing sensitive information like Social Security numbers. -
When Pa. nursing homes close, families and communities have to fill the gaps. Advocates for older adults warn that more closures loom if structural funding and staffing issues aren’t solved. -
Abortion doulas help patients navigate the possible pain, discomfort, and emotions that arise when ending a pregnancy, along with the logistical hurdles they might face in seeking care.
