Covid Vaccine No Longer Requires Prescription: Update from the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

The Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy voted today to take action aimed at maintaining access to vaccines for vulnerable populations. The move follows a formal request earlier this week from Governor Josh Shapiro, who urged the Board to address concerns about continuity of care and public health preparedness.

Interested in leading a special section?

The nomination form for PAMED's Special Sections leadership position is now open with several positions available. These positions help to lead the Special Sections on initiatives and possibly policy making decisions at the annual House of Delegates meeting. Deadline to submit is September 21st!

Don't miss your section's annual business meeting in October! All meetings are listed on the individual special section page. Check it out!

East vs. West PAMPAC Competition

The competition is heating up! The Western part of PA is currently in the lead to put some muscle on the bones of the returning PAMPAC donation competition. But there's still time for the Eastern part of the state to rally!

Whichever region rallies the most contributions to PAMPAC in 2025 will be celebrated as the victor, with the announcement set for PAMED's House of Delegates meeting in October.

Speak Now!

The 2025 House of Delegates resolutions are available for review. Make your voice heard as all PAMED members are invited to submit written testimony to help guide the reference committee’s work. Oral testimony will follow the Virtual Business Session on Sept. 13, with timing shared through HOD Alerts. Sign up for email/text updates today.

AHN Women Physician’s Wellness Conference

Join the Allegheny Health Network for the Women Physician's Wellness Conference 2025 on Friday, Sept. 26, in Pittsburgh, PA! Despite growing numbers of women in medicine, challenges in leadership, equity, and wellness persist. This conference is designed to bridge those gaps by fostering empowerment, advocacy, and ensuring that women physicians have the tools, community, and organizational support needed to thrive.

Earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ with empowering content designed for women at every stage of their medical careers.

PennDOT Memo to Medical Providers on the Qualifications for School Bus Driver Endorsement

Department of Health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meeting

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