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Special Features

Digest This: Families and aging

By Maiken Scott - November 20th, 2009

Gathering around the Thanksgiving table families often find themselves discussing tough issues around aging. Maybe the family's elders suddenly appear to be more frail, and in need of assistance. Or the aging parents feel like their kids are overbearing and trying to run their lives. How can families navigate issues such as independence, assistance, or sharing the care responsibilities among relatives?

More Special Features

Track the health care votes

November 12th, 2009

Democratic leadership in the U.S. House considers the passage of the House health care overhaul bill a victory — but the votes didn't fall strictly along party lines. Track how Congressional Representatives from this region voted, and why.


Minds on the Edge main

October 30th, 2009

On Oct. 15, about 35 behavioral health professionals gathered in WHYY's Civic Space to dig more deeply into the issues raised at the June 18th premiere of the Fred Friendly seminar "Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness". Participate in the discussion »


Novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) main

September 24th, 2009

WHYY has the latest on the global spread of swine flu and its impact on the Delaware Valley. Get the latest updates.


Healthcare reform main

September 8th, 2009

As the debate over the final shape of the legislation continues, WHYY's Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on healthcare reform.


Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness

September 2nd, 2009

Join the discussion online!


Growing Philly's lead in "Eds and Meds" sector

September 1st, 2009

No sector is more important to Philadelphia's regional economy than "Eds and Meds," higher education and health care. Participate in the discussion of how to grow our regions leading role in the eds-meds sector in the future.


View "Minds on the Edge" moderator's reports

August 5th, 2009

After the first public screening of "Minds on the Edge" about 120 people broke up into smaller groups to discuss the issues raised by the program and how they play out in the Philadelphia region. WHYY is making those reports available and invites you to join the continuing conversation.


Exposing the belly of the bay

By Kerry Grens - July 24th, 2009

Explorers are mapping the fine details of the Delaware Bay – on the hunt for an oasis in the sand.


WEB CHAT: Autism radio series

July 20th, 2009

WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott takes a look at the latest developments in the field of autism in a two-part radio series Wednesday and Thursday morning, and a live web chat Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, 3 – 4 PM.


Living with chronic depression

By Maiken Scott - June 21st, 2009

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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