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File photo: COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are photographed in New York, April 5, 2023. The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household
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Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

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OTC Narcan hits Philly store shelves — but with early cost and access barriers

Narcan is a well-known brand of naloxone, a medication that can reverse drug overdoses if someone has taken opioid pills, heroin, or fentanyl.

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Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel improving after suffering stroke

The Phillies say the next 24 hours will be crucial for his recovery.

2 years ago

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‘Justified Medical Mistrust’ docuseries looks to the past to change the future of clinical trials

The docuseries explores why racial diversity is key to clinical trials, while addressing a history of mistrust among Black Americans.

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Philadelphia

Crisis response center services return to West Philly as new location opens at former Mercy Philadelphia Hospital site

The new West Philadelphia location marks the city’s fifth crisis response center for people experiencing mental health emergencies.

2 years ago

OVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic
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CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week

The agency’s director is expected to sign off on the panel’s recommendation and the vaccines could be available this week.

2 years ago

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Finding Happiness

We’ll explore happiness — and how we can find more of it.

Air Date: September 8, 2023

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Billy Penn

Where to find free or low-cost COVID tests in Philadelphia

Though still lower than past years, cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up. Happily, tests are still readily accessible.

2 years ago

A classrooms inside the new Camden High School
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New Jersey

New Camden County school program aims to keep students in mental health crisis out of hospital ERs

Local hospital emergency rooms saw about 2,500 school referrals for Camden County students in mental health crisis last year.

2 years ago

Justin Kemp, 17, author of “Dear,” a book about his mental health journey. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life

In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.

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NAMI presenters visit eighth graders at Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore County to have an honest conversation about mental health concerns. (Mary Rose Madden/WHYY)
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Keeping it real with kids and their mental health

NAMI presenters visit eighth graders near Baltimore to have an honest conversation about mental health.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson University launches new degree programs to increase the number of respiratory therapists in Philly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.

2 years ago

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Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients

Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.

2 years ago

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The Pulse

Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

Air Date: September 1, 2023

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Remote workers seek a new work-life balance in Mexico City

Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of residency permits have been issued to Americans who work from Mexico. The city is now a hot spot for expat workers.

2 years ago

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