If social distancing measures are maintained for the next four months, how many Pennsylvanians will die from coronavirus? Will there be enough hospital beds to go around? The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington developed a statistical model to project COVID-19 deaths and hospital utilization over the next four … Read more
Counties in central Pennsylvania have been growing in population in the past decade, according to the Pennsylvania State Data Center. Cumberland and Lebanon counties rank at the top in the state as the fastest-growing counties, the data shows. Cumberland is No. 1 with a 7.6% increase. Lebanon is close behind with 6.1%. Meanwhile, some counties … Read more
HARRISBURG — After working with people with substance use disorder for nearly a decade, it’s second nature for Clayton Ruley to remind them not to share syringes for injecting drugs. But over the past three weeks, he’s had to add a new refrain: “Don’t share pipes or cigarettes or anything that touches your mouth,” he … Read more
Williamsport — In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, held annually on March 30, Susquehanna region’s UPMC branch made a $5,000 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The funds will be used for the food bank’s Health Innovations Program, which connects its emergency food network and those who use it to members of the medical … Read more
(WTAJ) — As the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation leaving many without work, some businesses are looking to hire more employees due to an increase in demand. WTAJ compiled a list of employers across our region who are looking to hire during this pandemic. CVS CVS Health said it is looking to immediately … Read more
Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the largest one-day spike in new positive coronavirus cases in the state on Thursday with 560 new cases, bringing the statewide total number of cases to 1,687. The Department of Health also announced five new virus-related deaths, bringing Pennsylvania’s death toll to 16. Below are the … Read more
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a historic rescue package that would allow many small businesses across Central Pennsylvania to apply for emergency loans in an effort to give them some financial security during these uncertain times. The total rescue package include a $367 billion dollar program for small businesses. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, says … Read more
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Hershey School of Medicine graduate is helping to lead the charge in the nation’s effort to fight the coronavirus. Ambassador Dr. Deborah Birx, from central Pennsylvania, was appointed to the Office of the Vice President as the Coronavirus Response Coordinator. Her career as an infectious disease physician started in Hershey. “We … Read more
Pennsylvania hospitals anticipate a surge in COVID-19 patients and are turning to the state government to provide emergency funding as quickly as it can. It might prevent hospitals from shutting down, said Andy Carter, president and CEO, Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). “There is a legitimate credible threat that some hospitals without … Read more
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — As medical grade face masks are in short supply around the country, some people in our area are making homemade masks to prepare for a potential shortage. People from across Central Pennsylvania are coming together to make homemade masks for healthcare and food service workers, along with people who are … Read more
Addressing the issue of hunger has become more urgent as families face being out of work and kids are home all day. The GIANT Company has pledged a $250,000 donation to four hunger relief organizations: The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania, Philabundance, and the Maryland Food Bank. These four organizations bring hope … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Monday, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank donated boxes of food for the more than 120 Harrisburg University students who remain on campus and unable to travel home during the coronavirus pandemic. Harrisburg University’s Student Life Director, Nayeem Islam, says this donation could not have come at a better time. “This is very helpful … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg School District announced alterations to its food distribution schedule and locations. Beginning this week, “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals will be distributed on Tuesday, March 24th and Friday, March 27th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Family food boxes donated by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are available … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will be donating a large shipment of food for the 150 students at Harrisburg University that are still living in dorms. Harrisburg University student services team, members of the eSports team and staff will help load the food into the student union building in the Whitaker … Read more
Springtime is the busiest season for Ryan Shannon and his Central Pennsylvania mobile pressure washing business. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, he’s decided to donate his services to sanitize local parks and schools in his hometown. “I have a young daughter at home, myself, and I just wanted to do something that … Read more
This might be the year that high school seniors miss out on some of the things that make senior year special. On March 13 as the coronavirus pandemic gained steam, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all K-12 schools in Pennsylvania to close for 10 days effective Monday, March 16. While learning can continue in some cases with … Read more
Richard Rinehart had just accepted a new job and arrived in Lewisburg the Friday night before the 2011 Celebration of the Arts. Downtown he saw volunteers setting up booths and banners. “I was just so impressed at how alive it came with art,” said Rinehart, director of the Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University, in … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is looking for volunteers to carry out increased demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. Many people are out of work because their employers closed or cut shifts, and children are home from school and not getting meals there. The food bank supplies food pantries across the Susquehanna Valley but … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Department of Health announced on Tuesday there are 20 new additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. It brings the statewide total to 96. Five of the new cases are in Cumberland County, which now has ten cases. Total numbers of tests that have been performed are not available, due … Read more
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Schools across the Commonwealth are shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has left some parents asking, how will my kids eat during the day? At the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, the organization is doing its part to make sure that mouths are fed during the pandemic. Members want … Read more