PA AHEC NEWS

Organizations and individuals in Pennsylvania can receive free doses of naloxone, a life-saving medication used in the event of a suspected opioid overdose. Individuals can access naloxone at local pharmacies through the PA Department of Health’s standing order, or can request the medication at no cost through PA’s statewide mail-to-home naloxone program. Organizational first-responders (including parks, restaurants, hotels, schools, provider offices, and others) can receive

Applications are now being accepted for Pennsylvania’s Primary Care Loan Repayment Program administered by the PA Dept of Health. The deadline to submit the online application is Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Qualified applicants must have an employment contract with an approved practice site and eligible loans for repayment, among other eligibility requirements. Full and half-time two-year contracts will be awarded, up to $80,000 for full-time physicians, dentists, and psycho