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Health
Pa. health officials to reduce the total number of authorized vaccine providers
The move comes amid a broader tightening of rules and regulations around vaccine distribution.
3 years ago
Social media networks and online research skills give some younger people an edge, even as older people overall face higher risk of hospitalization and death.
3 years ago
Essential workers have played a critical role to keep our lives and economy going during the pandemic. Why haven't we given them the pay and protections that they deserve?
Air Date: February 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The Hidden Force Shaping Drug Prices
Air Date: February 12, 2021
Listen 50:51The hidden players putting independent pharmacies out of business
How pharmacy benefit managers impacted one independent pharmacist.
3 years ago
Listen 15:22Frustrated patients wait for second vaccine shot as Delaware expands distribution
Some Delawareans who got their first vaccine shot a few weeks ago have been panicking, because they haven’t been able to schedule their second dose.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: With vaccine supply limited, Bucks County officials ask for patience
Supply issues notwithstanding, the county is still planning to expand its vaccine distribution infrastructure.
3 years ago
‘It’s been an overwhelming response’: Delco’s Board of Health search draws interest
Pennsylvania requires the selection of a board of health consisting of at least two licensed physicians. Ninety people have applied for the five posts.
3 years ago
Double masking offers more virus protection, a CDC study suggests
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited experiments done with lab dummies. Dr. Fauci has been touting double masking for weeks.
3 years ago
Listen 1:14N.J. coronavirus update: Vaccine appt. scheduling through call centers on hold for now
The call center, which opened less than a month ago, will still be able to pre-register residents for the vaccine and answer general questions about COVID-19.
3 years ago
N.J. Lt. Gov. Oliver: Take the COVID-19 vaccine to the community
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver says non-traditional methods must be used to reach the Black community to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
3 years ago
A ‘hidden curriculum’ with unwritten rules: How fair is Philly’s RFP process?
When the deputy health commissioner resigned for helping Philly Fighting COVID with its application, some saw the city playing favorites again.
3 years ago
Montco hopes single-use appointment links, passwords will stop COVID vaccine ‘line-jumpers’
“This is not ethical or moral and it needs to stop,” said Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh during a virtual briefing on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Use the Linc for vaccinations? Mayor says no, lawmakers say yes, residents just want their shot
The founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, cited as a potential clinic provider, feels caught in the middle of a political fight.
3 years ago
Black Doctors Consortium wants vaccine line-jumpers to wait their turn
Dr. Ala Stanford says people who don’t yet qualify are showing up at her group’s vaccine clinics, forcing her to be a moral compass.
3 years ago
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