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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to remove cost barriers to cancer prevention
(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced a bill that aims to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for prostate cancer screenings for men. House Bill 281, introduced by state Representative Jeanne McNeill (D-133), would require insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings. The bill aims to reduce cost barriers and increase access for men at risk of developing prostate cancer. The bill would remove insurance limitations that many individuals face when attempting to receive essential screenings for prostate cancer. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the U.S. The memo says insurers would be required to provide annual access to PSA blood tests and DREs for individuals at high risk of prostate cancer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Health
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Pennsylvania House approves bill for carbon monoxide alarms in childcare facilities
(WHTM)– The Pennsylvania House approved a bill that would require carbon monoxide detectors in childcare facilities in buildings with carbon monoxide sources. House Bill 156, introduced by State Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh), aims to protect children from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning incidents at childcare facilities in Pennsylvania. 'Detecting carbon monoxide poisoning is difficult with children. It has no smell, no color and typically gives symptoms of headaches and nausea, which children and educators wouldn't typically associate with carbon monoxide poisoning,' said McNeill, D-Lehigh. 'Carbon monoxide leaks can easily go undetected, leading to tragic outcomes.' McNeill said that there are currently no statewide carbon monoxide requirements, and the legislation would ensure that the youngest of Pennsylvanians will be protected from it every day. She cited the October 2022 incident where 28 people at an Allentown daycare center, including children and staff, were transported to the hospital after a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Many Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year, and McNeill believes the legislation is a 'sensible safety precaution that needs to be implemented.' The bill will head to the Senate for consideration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes bill banning dogs from riding in truck beds
(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban dogs from riding in truck beds. House Bill 376, introduced by Democrat House Representative Jeanne McNeill, would prohibit the transportation of dogs in the external areas of a vehicle on public roads. The bill would not affect farmers or hunters transporting dogs on private land or hunting grounds. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The proposed bill says that dogs would be able to be transported externally in a secured cage or container designed to safely transport animals. Rep. McNeill said her proposed bill would better safeguard dogs and motorists on the roadway. The American Humane Society estimates that 100,000 dogs die each year while being transported in the bed of pickup trucks, according to the proposed bill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
