Lehigh Valley Hospital−Cedar Crest has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report, according to a July 30 press release.

Anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome have been approved by the state as conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment starting on July 20.

Pennsylvania is the first state chosen by a New York City nonprofit to receive part of a $50 million investment created to help tackle the national opioid crisis.

St. Luke’s University Health Network will offer expanded care at the Gnaden Huetten emergency department in Lehighton. The health network will also open a new walk-in urgent care facility on July 1, St. Luke’s Care Now, in Palmerton, to replace the emergency department there.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled on Friday that Pittsburgh-based UPMC can stop accepting Highmark Health-insured patients by the end of the month.

Attorney Matthew Sorrentino is taking over as acting president and CEO of Health Network Laboratories in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.

UPMC and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro are heading back to court in their battle over a consent decree requiring the Pittsburgh-based health network to take patients insured by Highmark Health.