A class-action lawsuit alleges people living near Allentown’s B.Braun Medical Inc., plant were exposed to large amounts of harmful ethylene oxide gas, putting them at a higher risk of cancer than average.
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Shapiro warns coronavirus is not a business opportunity
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement officials say there are penalties in store for businesses that take advantage of the spread of the coronavirus in the commonwealth to drive profits.
Read More »Pennsylvania announces first two cases of coronavirus
Gov. Tom Wolf announced two presumptive cases of coronavirus – one in Delaware County and the other in Wayne County. Tests are being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a second opinion.
Read More »Local health care businesses earn Pa. funds to boost expansion, production efforts
St. Luke’s University Health Network and CryoConcepts qualified for low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, Gov. Tom Wolf announced.
Read More »HR expert says contagious disease policies can help stop spread of coronavirus
Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in the United States, experts are telling employers that it’s important to have a contagious disease policy in place.
Read More »PBS39’s health reporter Brittany Sweeney talks about media and medicine
PBS39's Brittany Sweeney talked to LVB about what it’s like to be on the front lines of media and medicine. She filled us in on the importance of affordable health care, following the stories that people want to see, and mentoring future journalists.
Read More »Penn State Lehigh Valley begins $14.4M expansion project
Penn State Lehigh Valley has started construction of a $14.4 million expansion project that will include a STEM wing, organic chemistry lab, new dining facility and veteran and adult learner lounge.
Read More »Pennsylvania begins coronavirus testing prior to first case
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has begun testing potential samples of coronavirus from its Exton-based laboratory, but has yet to see an active case in the state.
Read More »Pa. company developing coronavirus vaccine: Human trials begin in April
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, plans to begin trials of the vaccine on humans in April, with one million doses of the vaccine produced for emergency use by years’ end.
Read More »Spend, or save? How to build a financial future
Mounting economic pressures have contributed to a savings dilemma for those looking to retire. While everyone who works is most likely looking forward to retirement, fewer people are prepared for it. Younger generations are saddled with mounting student loan debt, and appear to be focused on starting a family and buying a house, which puts retirement on the backburner.
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