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November 28, 2023 - Mechanicsburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Highlights Ongoing Technical Assistance that Enhances Care for Pennsylvanians in Long-Term Care Facilities

Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS) and advocates representing older adult associations across the state joined together today at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight continued efforts by the Shapiro Administration to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.

"We rely on long-term care communities to protect and preserve the health of our loved ones - our fathers, mothers, siblings, friends, and neighbors. It is rewarding but challenging work," said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "If there is one thing we learned over the past couple of years, it is that long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania need coordinated and collaborative assistance to bolster critical support services for their residents and workers."

To help address these challenges, earlier this year the Department of Health consolidated these efforts into the Long-Term Care Transformation Office to provide guidance and assistance to long-term care communities, including assisted living, intermediate care, skilled nursing, personal care homes, and state veterans homes, across Pennsylvania. The Office works with multiple state agencies and stakeholder organizations to understand industry challenges and implement positive change.



Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health looks on as Meredith Mills speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Meredith Mills, President and CEO of Country Meadows of West Shore speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Andrew Barnes, Executive Deputy Secretary of PA Department of Human Services speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Andrew Barnes, Executive Deputy Secretary of PA Department of Human Services speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Zach Shamberg, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Health Care Association speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Garry Pezzano, President and CEO of LeadingAge PA speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Garry Pezzano, President and CEO of LeadingAge PA speaks during Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mechanicsburg, PA.  Dr. Debra Bogen , Acting Secretary of PA Dept. of Health speaks with attendees after Tuesdays event.  Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services Human Services (DHS) and leaders representing older adult associations across the state joined together at Country Meadows of West Shore to highlight efforts to enhance care for residents in long-term care communities.  November 28, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24123_DOH_LongTermCare_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>