Daniel Fishel
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Spotlight PA
New database tracks how 10s of millions in opioid settlement dollars are being spent in Pennsylvania
A first-of-its-kind database from Spotlight PA will now make it easier for the public to track Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement funds.
Charlie Neibergall
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AP
Sarah Schneider
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90.5 WESA
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The University of Pittsburgh was awarded $8 million to continue researching a new therapy for Parkinson's patients. -
The report from Industrious Labs, an environmental group that works to lower carbon emissions from the industrial sector, found health costs from coal-based steel in the U.S. were up to $13 billion. -
The bill would give the Department of Health discretion on which doctors in the medical marijuana program would receive extra scrutiny. -
UPMC has confirmed plans to lay off about 100 employees and eliminate 200 vacant positions. The layoffs come after the health system laid off 1,000 employees this spring. -
The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority is entering a new era as Pittsburgh Water. In a release, the agency said the new name is an attempt to reflect the work done to improve water safety in the region. -
Most Americans are stressed about the future of the United States. Some local mental health experts offer suggestions to reduce stress amid election week. -
A research experiment from a team of students at the Community College of Allegheny County blasted off into space last night aboard a SpaceX rocket. -
One law mandates the creation of a postpartum depression awareness campaign. A bill allowing Medicaid reimbursement for doulas is up next. -
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is attacking his Republican opponent Dave McCormick for supporting abortions in unusual circumstances only, such as when the health of the mother is at risk or in cases of rape or incest. -
An annual dental, vision and hearing clinic takes place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend. The Mission of Mercy clinic will offer dental exams and procedures as well as eye and hearing exams to children and adults free of charge.
