Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.
Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn
PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:59As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk
Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.
Air Date: January 16, 2026
Listen 49:34A 100-year-old Germantown home will become a new birth center for Philly families
Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:45Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month
As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms
Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.
Air Date: January 13, 2026
Listen 48:51Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.
3 weeks ago
Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:56"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.
3 weeks ago
Listen 3:25A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.
4 weeks ago
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