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Health

File photo: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy attends an event in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. coronavirus update: 70% of state employees fully vaccinated

At least 70% of state employees are vaccinated, N.J. health officials said. All but seven state agencies that reported numbers have even higher vaccination rates.

5 years ago

A healthcare worker stands by at a COVID-19 temporary testing site at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health
WITF

Hospitals across Pa. are overflowing with mostly unvaccinated patients

“We're making every effort to make sure the current surge doesn't affect our ability to take care of non-COVID patients.”

5 years ago

A student, wearing a face mask, sits at an isolated desk at school
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Some Philly area school districts make masking optional in wake of Supreme Court ruling

At least five school districts in the Philadelphia suburbs are no longer requiring face masks to be worn by students and staff.

5 years ago

Alison Beam wears a mask while speaking from a podium.
Pennsylvania
Politics
Public Health

Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary to step down

Alison Beam had served in an acting role since January, when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf tapped her to replace Dr. Rachel Levine.

5 years ago

Customers sit in a booth at the Penrose Diner
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining in 2022

The mandate will start on Jan. 3, 2022. Restaurant employees will also have to show that they are vaccinated.

5 years ago

Cheryl Gibson gestures while standing inside her home
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

Lack of telehealth law in Pennsylvania a major headache for patients who need it most

The state is one of only seven that do not require reimbursement for virtual visits, meaning patients must deal with uneven insurance coverage.

5 years ago

Dr. Hajar Mokhlis, a pharmacist with the Jefferson COVID-19 mobile unit, prepares vaccine doses in the art room at Universal Institute Charter School in South Philadelphia
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Why is it so hard to get a COVID booster these days?

Demand is high, and appointments in and around Philadelphia are at a premium right now. But super vaccination clinics probably won’t be back.

5 years ago

The New Jersey State House in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
Government
New Jersey
Politics
Public Health

N.J. Assembly to meet in person again after standoff over COVID vaccine mandate

After a week of virtual hearings, the N.J. Assembly will once again meet in person. It comes after a judge denied a GOP request to block the State House COVID-19 policy.

5 years ago

A mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Montgomery County Sunday helped nearly 2,000 5-11 year old kids get protection against the virus. (6abc)
Pennsylvania
Public Health
6abc

Skippack Pharmacy vaccinates 10,000 kids with ‘super hero’ clinics

A mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Montgomery County Sunday helped nearly 2,000 5-11 year old kids get protection against the virus.

5 years ago

Getting diagnosed with incurable breast cancer didn't end this reporter's life — it just marked a new chapter. She and others with the diagnosis — including a man, a new mom, and someone who's lived with the diagnosis for more than a decade — have gained some interesting insights that could help you, too. (Aaron Marin for NPR)
NPR
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

We’re not dying of metastatic breast cancer. We’re living with it

5 years ago

In this photo illustration, An at-home COVID-19 test by Abbott shows a positive result on September 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. At-home tests are becoming increasingly difficult to find despite manufacturers boosting production as COVID-19 cases rise in schools and employers increase monitoring
NPR
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

How the U.S. got on the slow track with at-home COVID tests

Self-testing kits remain expensive and hard to find. The reasons go back to the approach the U.S. took from the outset in developing tests.

5 years ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in the Norristown Public Health Center in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021
Health Care
Public Health
Sports

COVID-19 boosters on backburner for most U.S. pro sports leagues

Even as cases continue to crop up, the NFL and NHL have no current plans to follow the NBA’s lead of requiring an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

5 years ago

The new wellness center in Yeadon will eventually be the 'hub' of Delaware County's future health department. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Medicine
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Delaware County prepares for ‘soft launch’ of new health department

Delco leaders met with Pennsylvania health officials on Thursday to give the final presentation about rolling out the agency in January.

5 years ago

Fever is a possible side effect of a COVID vaccine.
Catie Dull/NPR
NPR
Medicine
Philadelphia
Public Health

Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if the booster knocks me out? What if it doesn’t?

5 years ago

A Kenyan health worker prepares to administer a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
NPR
International
Public Health

Fix the global vaccine rollout or face even worse COVID variants, experts warn

The world has "lost the plot" on equitable vaccine access and is falling far short of targets to vaccinate the global south, according to scathing assessments from experts.

5 years ago

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