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As a doctor who practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for over 25 years, Dr. Joyce came to Congress to improve Pennsylvanians' access to quality and affordable health care. From protecting Medicare and investing in American medical innovation to combating the drug crisis and strengthening the pipeline of doctors entering our community through his Homegrown Health Care Initiative, Dr. Joyce is fighting every day to make our health care system work better for American patients.
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Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) today hosted a kick off event for the Homegrown Health Care Initiative, including a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dormitory facility that will serve students participating in the program.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on H.R. 1425.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that Broad Top Area Medical Center in Huntingdon County received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration to combat substance use disorders and opioid use disorders.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, also called coronavirus.
"As we combat the spread of coronavirus across the country, it is important that we remain calm and at the same time take this risk seriously. Our nation is fortunate to have the best public health system in the world, and our experts are working tirelessly to protect the American people. Taking preemptive action to stop the spread of coronavirus today will save lives tomorrow.
Altoona, PA Today Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) called on Governor Tom Wolf to prioritize the comprehensive health care needs of Pennsylvanians. In a letter to the governor, Dr. Joyce warned of secondary health dangers related to the Wolf Administration's aggressive coronavirus mitigation tactics, including needless suffering and deaths across the commonwealth.
Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement applauding the new partnership between Letterkenny Army Depot and WellSpan Health to produce critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to supply our region's health care facilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
Somerset, PA Today Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) announced that the Somerset County Commission has received a $1,000,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This funding will expand the Twin Lakes Center's drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services, increasing the number of beds at the Center and expanding the availability of professional support services.
Congressman John Joyce: Now is the time to lower costs of prescription drugs
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Picture this scene. A patient returns to his or her doctor to be reevaluated after a few weeks of being treated with a prescription drug.
Berlin farmer testifies before congressional subcommittee
A Berlin-area farmer testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship about issues facing the dairy industry.
Glenn Stoltzfus was invited by U.S. Rep. John Joyce to testify during Tuesday's hearing. He is the first constituent witness Joyce invited to Washington.