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Dog vaccine approved

By Kerry Grens - July 2nd, 2009

Humans aren’t the only ones experiencing an outbreak of a new strain of flu virus.

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Living with chronic depression»

We follow one woman’s battle with depression as she takes part in a University of Pennsylvania study on DBS - Deep Brain Stimulation.

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Ban on mandatory OT for PA nurses

By Taunya English - July 2nd, 2009

Pennsylvania made an exception to the state hiring freeze to prepare for a new law that bans mandatory overtime for health care workers.


Protesters call for additional AIDS spending

By Tom MacDonald - July 1st, 2009

Protesters demonstrated in Philadelphia on Tuesday calling for additional spending on AIDS prevention. Their pleas did not fall on deaf ears.


The midpoint of the year

By Dave Heller - June 29th, 2009

This week marks the midpoint of the year. Specifically Thursday, July 2nd at 1 p.m. eastern time, which is a reflection of earth’s fixed relationship with the sun regardless of our civil calendar. This then begs the question, why is it so much colder in January or hotter in the July?


Errors at veteran's hospital reviewed

By Tom MacDonald - June 29th, 2009


Northeastern Hospital closes

By Kerry Grens - June 29th, 2009


Grassley hunts for conflicts of interest

By Kerry Grens - June 26th, 2009


Health and Science legislation

By Taunya English - June 25th, 2009


Cigna CEO retires

By Kerry Grens - June 25th, 2009


Radio Times: Health care reform and the cost of health care

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Local bees pitch in on pollination

By Kerry Grens - June 25th, 2009


Former insurance exec turns on industry

By Kerry Grens - June 24th, 2009


PA healthcare reform is on PACE

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An electronic prescription for the healthcare system

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Fifteen states sue Wyeth

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