Main Line Health Nurses and Workers Invent Medical Devices

Main Line Health has launched a new innovation pipeline that enables nurses and other frontline health workers to propose and commercialize medical device prototypes.

These devices are primarily aimed at making everyday clinical problems and processes easier.

The program allows frontline workers to use their day-to-day experience to participate in innovative projects, and the pipeline has already resulted in several potential devices. 

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Ramen Noodles and Food Insecurity: College Pantries Break Down Stigma in NEPA

Several college campuses across Northeast Pennsylvania are operating food pantries to help combat food insecurity and the stigma surrounding individuals seeking help.

Social stigmas can act as an obstacle for students to seek out support services, despite a large portion of students relying on them.

This article discusses how campuses are offering low-barrier access to food and helping to reduce shame around food assistance. 

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How PA’s Renewable Energy Push Lost Momentum

Pennsylvania was once a leader in early renewable energy adoption, with laws such as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard quickly being enacted.

However, momentum has stalled, with only approximately four percent of the state’s electricity output being renewable.

Spotlight PA explores factors in the statewide progress in renewable energy and current environmental and political updates. 



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Social Media and News Fact Sheet

Approximately 53 percent of American adults report that they get news from social media at least some of the time.

Demographic differences also present in the frequency and way that Americans consume news.

The Pew Research Center explores findings on how Americans are using social media for news sources. 

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Employment Impacts of the CHIPS Act

Since its conception in 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act has already generated between 42,000-54,000 jobs, especially in counties with existing manufacturing.

Direct employment gains and wage increase in semiconductor production sectors have been noted.

Brookings Research explains the employment impact of the CHIPS Act over the last few years.  



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The Family Policy Gap: What Parents Need, How Policymakers Can Deliver

Many families with young children are affected by rising costs, insecure access to childcare, and lack of workplace flexibility.

These factors can result in change of employment, reduced hours, or parents leaving the workforce entirely.

This article discusses what parents report as high-priority needs, and how they can be translated into policy decisions. 



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