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The link between the opioid crisis and Hepatitis C

March 21, 2018

It's not just the Baby Boomers who are susceptible to Hepatitis C. Needle sharing among opioid users increases the rates of Hepatitis C among younger populations.

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40 percent increase in opioid deaths in Lancaster County

January 4, 2018

Opioid overdoses spiked to 165 in 2017, according to Lancaster County officials, showing the opioid epidemic here has no signs of waning.

The link between crime and lead poisoning

February 1, 2018

An expansive look at studies that have been compiled over the last 60 years that support causative links between lead poisoning in children and higher rates of criminal behaviors by those children as they mature.

Lancaster City passes new lead ordinance

November 15, 2017

Lancaster City council passed the toughest ordinance yet in the county to protect young children from lead poisoning.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment

November 1, 2017

Yesterday was a very important day because it kicked off the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment season! Not only was federal funding cut this year, but the open enrollment period is also shorter. This year’s ACA Open Enrollment period is November 1 – December 15, 2017.