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coronavirus vaccine
Pennsylvania
Public 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.

5 years ago

This community vaccination clinic in Sullivan County last month could serve as a model for other places in the state where access to vaccine providers and other limitations pose distribution challenges. (Fred Adams/Spotlight PA)
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Forced to compete for COVID-19 vaccines, some older people in Pa. are struggling to book appointments

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.

5 years ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Radio Times
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

What we owe essential workers

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

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Pharmacist scanning barcode of medicine drug in a pharmacy drugstore
The Pulse
Behavioral Health

The Hidden Force Shaping Drug Prices

Every time you get a prescription drug, you’re dealing with a middleman you’ve probably never heard of — one who has had a hand in ...

Air Date: February 12, 2021

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How pharmacy benefit managers impacted one independent pharmacist. (Fand Std. / Big Stock Photo)
The Pulse
Business
Health Care
Medicine

The hidden players putting independent pharmacies out of business

How pharmacy benefit managers impacted one independent pharmacist.

5 years ago

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A Delaware resident is vaccinated against COVID-19 at a drive-thru site
Delaware
Medicine
Public Health

Frustrated 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.

5 years ago

coronavirus vaccine
Pennsylvania
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

People stand outside the Delaware County Wellness Center
Pennsylvania
Public Health

‘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.

5 years ago

Congressman Jim Himes, D-Conn., adjusts his two masks
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (background) listens to New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli as World War II veteran Clarence Williams get vaccinated for COVID-19. (Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool)
New Jersey
Public Health

N.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.

5 years ago

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
New Jersey
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia
Politics
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

Nicholas Drago gets a COVID-19 vaccination
Pennsylvania
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

Interior of Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
Politics
Public Health
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford sits at a table during a vaccine clinic
Philadelphia
Public Health

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.

5 years ago

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