
Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
Genesis HealthCare officials said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will allow the company to restructure its debt while maintaining operations at its facilities.
4 days ago
Listen 1:02The new Temple Women and Families Hospital near Juniata Park will handle nearly all health system labor and deliveries, as services stop at the main campus hospital.
4 days ago
After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms
The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs.
5 days ago
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly 20 years, new study finds
Kids' health "reflects what’s happening in society at large,” said Christopher Forrest, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a co-author of the study.
7 days ago
Tower Health announces about 50 layoffs across its 4-hospital Pennsylvania health system
The layoffs mainly affect manager-level roles and vacant positions that will no longer be filled across all hospitals and outpatient offices.
7 days ago
Listen 1:06Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area
When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.
1 week ago
Working, traveling and thriving: The modern experience of aging
As we live longer, our ideas about aging and the roles of older people need a serious overhaul. This hour on Studio 2, we break down the stereotypes around aging.
Air Date: July 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:355 ways Trump’s tax bill will limit health care access
With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access in the U.S.
2 weeks ago
The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
2 weeks ago
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
Outside researchers who have looked at the 2017 study say there are a lot of gaps in the information provided in the study.
2 weeks ago
Former Crozer Health patients can get digital and paper copies of their medical records at one of Delco’s Navigating Our Healthcare System for Seniors summer series events.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:07Surveyed workers report experiencing headaches, fatigue, nausea, confusion and even seizures when indoor temperatures regularly reach 80 degrees or above.
3 weeks ago
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