Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.
3 days ago
The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.
6 days ago
Listen 1:46Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.
6 days ago
Listen 1:49Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
7 days ago
Listen 1:11Closing the Gap: Improving Health Outcomes for Black Americans
Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.
Air Date: February 6, 2026
Listen 49:34Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County
While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
1 week ago
The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Dry January is over — but don’t pour yourself a drink just yet
Dry January has wrapped up, but before you head back to the bar or pour yourself a drink, take a moment to evaluate what was better about your life when you were not drinking.
2 weeks ago
From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: January 30, 2026
Listen 49:34Incinerator 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.
3 weeks ago
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