ACTING PA. HEALTH SECRETARY RESIGNS

Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary is resigning.  Alison Beam released a statement Monday, saying serving as the health secretary during such a critical time “has been the most humbling honor” of her career.  She’s stepping down at the end of the month.  Beam did not say why she’s resigning.  Department of Health Executive Deputy Secretary Keara Klinepeter will serve as the new acting health secretary.