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Montgomery County eyes homeless program for those dealing with opioid use disorder
1+ week, 6+ day ago (637+ words) Montgomery County officials have expressed intentions to designate shelter areas for nearly a dozen homeless individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic. The advertisement of a request for proposal authorized earlier this week sought input from firms to launch a "master…...
Jefferson Abington Hospital hosts community baby shower
4+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Wiss Now Jefferson Abington Hospital hosts community baby shower The celebration connected expectant parents and families with babies up to 6 months of age with services from the hospital and community partners Monday, April 27, 2026 Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital (The following press…...
Montgomery County Coroner's Office to host Donate Life flag-raising ceremony
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) Wiss Now Montgomery County Coroner's Office to host Donate Life flag-raising ceremony The outdoor event will take place on April 8 at the Coroner's Office flagpole, 56 Eagleville Road, Eagleville The Montgomery County Coroner's Office will hold its third annual Donate Life…...
VEG ER for Pets to open 24/7 emergency animal hospital
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (353+ words) Pet owners in Willow Grove will soon have a new option for urgent veterinary care, as VEG ER for Pets prepares to open a 24-hour emergency hospital this spring, according to a company announcement. The new facility, located at 2862 W…...
Gwynedd Mercy University announces new three-year nursing degree
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) Wiss Now Gwynedd Mercy University announces new three-year nursing degree Program addresses national nursing shortage by providing fast track to credentials Monday, March 16, 2026 Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning fall 2026, creating a…...
Organizations receive Health Spark grant funds for housing, community needs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) By Rachel Ravina | Media News Group Health Spark Foundation CEO and President Emma Hertz, left, makes remarks at a Dec. 22, 2025 press conference as Bucks County Commissioners" Vice Chairwoman Diane Marseglia looks on. (Rachel Ravina " Media News Group) Furthering the aims…...
Upper Dublin native serves with U. S. Navy Medicine in Italy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Ridgway, a native of Upper Dublin, serves the U. S. Navy assigned to U. S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Sigonella, Italy. Ridgway graduated from Upper Dublin High School in 2007 and Penn State in 2011. Inspired by the desire to serve…...