Health
Much hope, few details about Canyon Atlantic’s bid to reopen 2 Chesco hospitals
At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.
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COVID numbers ‘dropping like a rock’ in Delaware but school mask mandate remains through March
Infections, hospitalization and the positivity rate have plummeted to levels not seen since Thanksgiving.
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Chesco judge orders Tower Health to resume sale of Jennersville, Brandywine hospitals
Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.
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Penn receives $125M gift to start community nursing program, tuition-free
The University of Pennsylvania's new tuition-free program is designed to address a major shortage of nurse practitioners nationwide.
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Philadelphia firefighters union sues city over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.
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Why millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead
During the pandemic, a federal mandate said states could not kick people off Medicaid. That will change if the public health emergency is lifted.
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N.J. committee approves bill aiming to make prenatal care more equitable
The bill would require obstetric health care professionals to communicate a range of birthing options and to make that information available in 10 languages.
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What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger?
The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.
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Listen 5:26N.J. health officials encourage COVID testing before the party on Sunday
The director of Burlington County’s health department is encouraging people to get tested for COVID before they attend a party for the big game this weekend.
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In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
The FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.
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In rural America, patients are waiting for care — sometimes with deadly consequences
When a cancer survivor got pneumonia, the 25-bed hospital in her town didn't have the specialized care she needed. But with omicron surging, there was no ICU bed for her.
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Crozer Health in talks to sell Delco hospitals, other assets to ChristianaCare
Negotiations between the two entities will continue until a “definitive agreement” is reached. A deal could close in the second half of this year.
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Air Date: February 11, 2022
Listen 48:50Most vulnerable still in jeopardy as COVID precautions ease
As more places drop mask orders and other COVID-19 precautions, there's new urgency in finding ways to protect up to 7 million Americans with severely weak immune systems.
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