Tuesday, January 15 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-01-15 19:59:05 GMT
PinnacleHealth has launched a flu hotline to help patients through this year's flu season, which has reached epidemic levels nationwide. The hospital has also placed some restrictions on hospital visitation.More >>
PinnacleHealth has launched a flu hotline to help patients through this year's flu season, which has reached epidemic levels nationwide. The hospital has also placed some restrictions on hospital visitation.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 2:22 PM EST2013-01-15 19:22:55 GMT
Flu vaccinations are available free of charge for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare and VA staff.Vaccinations are available for enrolled Veterans every business day in Building 17 on the fifth floor ofMore >>
Flu vaccinations are available free of charge for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare and VA staff.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
There have been 5,059 new cases of the flu and 18 flu-related death in Pennsylvania this week -- and Pennsylvania Health Department officials say the season has not yet reached it's peak.
"Activity may continue until March, it is not too late to get vaccinated," the department wrote on their website.
Of the flu-related deaths reported between January 5 and 19, five were in the midstate. There was one flu-related death in Cumberland County, three in Lancaster County and one in York County.
This brings the season deaths toll statewide to 40.
The flu appears to be hitting the elderly population the hardest with 67 being the median age for those hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. Those over the age of 65 also account for about 90 percent of flu-related deaths in the state.
When compared to the number of people hospitalized for flu-related issues last week, the number hospitalized this past week was slightly lower. In total, 433 flu-related hospitalizations were reported between January 5 and 13.
Though hospitalizations have decreased slightly, the flu is classified as widespread by the state health department. This is the highest possible level of flu activity.
The state also recorded 52 flu-related outbreaks statewide between January 5 and 14.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:20 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:20:27 GMT
A commercial featuring a young girl at her father's burial after being killed by a drunk driver is raising eyebrows in the capital city. The ad was released 2 weeks ago by the UFCW, which is the unionMore >>
A commercial brought to you by the union representing state store workers is creating quite the stir in the capital city.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:45:42 GMT
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has filed charges against a Lebanon area man accused of sexually abusing two girls who were 11 and 12 years old.More >>
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has filed charges against a Lebanon area man accused of sexually abusing two girls who were 11 and 12 years old.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:11 GMT
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system.More >>
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system, and prosecutors and advocates are encouraging lawmakers to finally act.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:23 GMT
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits. Jason Brinker, presidentMore >>
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:11 GMT
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system.More >>
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system, and prosecutors and advocates are encouraging lawmakers to finally act.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:23 GMT
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits. Jason Brinker, presidentMore >>
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:25:45 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
