New Report Shows Pennsylvania Is Failing Its Children's Dental Health Needs
A report published recently by the Pew Center on the States showed that Pennsylvania was one of nine states that met two or fewer benchmarks for providing basic preventative dental care for disadvantaged children. The report notes that many disadvantaged children face additional challenges related to lost school time, learning challenges, impaired nutrition and health, worsened job prospects and even premature death. The report also notes that this is a problem that can be solved, and in many cases investing in preventative care is a cost-saving measure that may relieve strained state healthcare systems.
Is Pittsburgh the Best City of the World? Everyone Seems to Agree
Recently, a lot of eyes have turned towards Pittsburgh. The G20 Summit is to be held here in September and bunch of world-recognized sources have tapped Pittsburgh as a "best of" city. As a lifelong resident of this city, the only surprise is that people actually noticed what 'Burghers have known all our lives. Everyone has different views of what they want out of the city in which they decide to throw down roots and start their lives.