Health
Could a vaccine mandate lead to a ‘mass exodus’ of nursing home staff?
The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.
4 years ago
Listen 1:26Debilitating long COVID symptoms may qualify workers for ADA job accommodations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.
4 years ago
Listen 1:14First responders resist COVID vaccine mandates in Philly, nationwide
A COVID resurgence and the debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers.
4 years ago
Delaware reports first case of West Nile virus since 2018
The Division of Public Health said that a 69-year-old Kent County man was infected.
4 years ago
Pediatricians offer advice on keeping kids healthy as COVID cases rise in Delaware
Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.
4 years ago
Recall of sleep apnea aids leaves some people feeling stuck between two risky choices
Philips Respironics recalled devices with sound-dampening foam that degrades and can cause health issues. Replacement or repair could take 12 months.
4 years ago
Why does information about vaccines and COVID keep changing?
The messages shift and can be confusing. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to public health communicators about, well, communication.
4 years ago
6 tips for coping with COVID anxiety this fall and winter
It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety
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A COVID surge is overwhelming U.S. hospitals, raising fears of rationed care
The delta variant is pummeling America's hospitals, taxing an already-depleted health care workforce. Some states are facing the prospect of rationing medical care.
4 years ago
Montco recommends masking outdoors in certain settings, regardless of vaccination status
The new guidance, officially in effect beginning Monday, Sept. 6, aims to “maximize protection from the delta variant,” per the county.
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The findings of a new study from the University of Pennsylvania challenge past, smaller studies that found Black women face a greater genetic risk than white women.
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Poison control centers are fielding a surge of Ivermectin overdose calls
The nation's poison control centers saw a 245% jump in reported exposure cases from July to August as more people take the anti-parasite drug.
4 years ago
Sometimes, work can feel like Groundhog Day — different variations of the same thing, day after day. Same commute, same hours, same peo ...
Air Date: September 3, 2021
Listen 47:24Will remote work become more of a long-term option for workers with disabilities?
Employers typically resisted alternatives for workers with disabilities. But the pandemic turned the idea from special accommodation into everyday practice.
4 years ago
Listen 11:29CDC warns against off-label use of COVID vaccine
In fact, more than 1.1 million people have already received unauthorized shots of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to numbers provided by the CDC in mid-August.
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