18+ hour, 24+ min ago   (156+ words) Mental health advocates and supporters took part in the annual NAMIWalks event aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and connecting people with support. Crowds gathered at the Junker Center parking lot at Penn State Behrend around 9 a.m. Saturday. The…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (269+ words) Gannon University has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a PA CARES Certified Suicide Prevention Institution of Higher Education, highlighting the university's commitment to supporting student mental health, well-being and suicide prevention. The designation places Gannon among…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (246+ words) The Erie Cancer Wellness Center is expanding to better serve the growing number of people impacted by cancer in the Erie area and beyond. The center announced plans for its new space Wednesday evening during its “Courage to Grow” fundraising…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (318+ words) NurturePA provides free and confidential text message-based peer support that connects experienced moms with newer moms to offer personalized parenting encouragement, guidance, and resources. Pittsburgh, Pa. — This summer's national headlines around postpartum depression, have put a spotlight on a gap…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (330+ words) People in Erie will have the opportunity to receive free medical, dental, and vision care this weekend. Volunteers and staff are preparing to provide free medical, vision and dental services through the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic at Erie Center…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (309+ words) UPMC is helping shine a light on suicide prevention throughout Erie this September as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. On Tuesday, September 8th, recognized as 9-8-8 Day, Crisis Services at Safe Harbor was in Perry Square handing out purple lightbulbs to…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (484+ words) The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has reported 582 confirmed measles cases across 37 counties statewide in 2026, as public health officials continue efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak and increase vaccination rates. According to the latest update, the outbreak has resulted in…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (304+ words) Residents in need of medical, dental, or vision care will have access to free healthcare services this weekend as Free Healthcare Clinic pop-up visits Erie, Pennsylvania to Address Limited Access to Care. The event is being organized by Remote Area…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (80+ words) erienewsnow.com On this week’s Healthy Living, the topics is on core strength, including how to rebuild and strengthen your core muscles safely and effectively Having a strong core can help improve balance, stability, and overall movement But…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (402+ words) Warren, PA — With students back in classrooms and summer coming to an end, health care providers are looking ahead to the fall and winter respiratory illness season while also monitoring Pennsylvania’s recent measles outbreak. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported…...