Public Health

Physicians help build healthy communities in every corner of Pennsylvania. PAMED provides an outlet for physician members to educate the public on relevant public health topics.

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COVID-19

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Lyme Disease

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Public Health Alerts

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Aug 7, 2025, 08:33 AM

FDA Requires Major Changes to Opioid Pain Medication Labeling to Emphasize Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring safety labeling changes to all opioid pain medications to better emphasize and explain the risks associated with their long-term use.
Aug 1, 2025, 10:26 AM

Harmful Algal Bloom Exposures in Recreational Waterbodies in Pennsylvania

Exposure to harmful algal blooms (HABs) can cause sickness in humans and animals
Jul 30, 2025, 14:10 PM

Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver Recall

Dexcom, Inc. is recalling certain Dexcom G6, G7, ONE, and ONE+ glucose monitoring receivers because a problem with the speaker may cause it to fail to make an alert sound when blood sugar is dangerously low or high.