HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PA Chamber) has submitted formal public comments to the Allegheny County Board of Health opposing the proposed amendment to Article XXIV that would mandate up to 18 weeks of employer-funded paid leave.
In its submission, the PA Chamber outlines significant concerns with the proposal’s scope, cost, and potential impact on Pennsylvania employers, particularly small and mid-sized businesses.
“This proposal would position Allegheny County as In its eighth consecutive year, the St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program will be providing free lunches in Allentown and Quakertown to ensure every school-age child has access to nutritious meals during the summer months.St. Luke’s Community Health Department launched the Summer Meals program in response to the Network’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which showed that more than half of students in the Allentown and Quakertown Community School Districts are eligible for free and reduced meals during St. Luke’s University Health Network has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems®, recognized by Modern Healthcare based on an objective quantitative analysis conducted by Premier, Inc.
The annual study evaluates health system performance across clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience to identify organizations delivering consistent, balanced and sustainable high performance.
Participation in the study is not application-based, and health systems do not opt in or out The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, awarding A’s to every eligible legacy St. Luke’s acute care hospital.The 12 campuses – Bethlehem, Allentown, Anderson, Carbon, Easton, Grand View, Monroe, Miners, Sacred Heart, Upper Bucks and Warren, as well as Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital – were among a select group of hospitals across the nation awarded an A for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest Chamber members have access to leadership and workforce training courses and certificate programs designed to enhance skills and drive business success. Available through the Chamber’s participation in Delaware Valley University’s Educational Partnership Program (DelVal EPP), these programs are available to you at a discounted cost.
Visit this link to learn more: DelVal’s Professional Development & Career Courses.
Budget friendly courses with online and mobile accessCourses cover essential topics Chamber members have access to leadership and workforce training courses and certificate programs designed to enhance skills and drive business success. Available through the Chamber’s participation in Delaware Valley University’s Educational Partnership Program (DelVal EPP), these programs are available to you at a discounted cost.
Visit this link to learn more: DelVal’s Professional Development & Career Courses.
Budget friendly courses with online and mobile accessCourses cover essential topics
PA Chamber Submits Formal Opposition to Allegheny County Paid Leave Proposal
Summer Meals for School-Age Children
St. Luke’s Named One of the Nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Modern Healthcare and Premier
All St. Luke's Hospitals Earn 'A' Grades for Safety
DelVal Offers Discounted Training Resources to Chamber Members
DelVal Offers Discounted Training Resources to Chamber Members
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