Health
Independence Blue Cross joins health insurers ending co-pays for naloxone
When the policy change takes effect March 1, many covered under its health insurance plans will be able to obtain the drug at no cost.
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In Philly’s black community, charting a way beyond decades of pain toward mental health
Nearly 50 people gathered at the West Philly Library on 52nd Street to talk about mental health in the black community.
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Mapping project to assess best, worst locations for Philly safe-injection site
As Philadelphia mulls opening what could be the nation’s first safe-injection site, questions swirl about its location. Researchers are trying to figure that out.
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Flu cases in Delaware prisons mirror statewide trends
As of Wednesday, 87 Delaware inmates have been diagnosed with the flu within the past two to three weeks.
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Delaware to implement model for addiction treatment
The state is asking recipients to treat more than 900 new individuals across three counties during the first 12 months of launching the model of care in the state.
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Kensington residents: Stronger commitment to neighborhood must accompany any safe-injection site
Residents have a long list of grievances about conditions including used syringes and human feces littering streets, as well as sidewalks blocked by makeshift tents.
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Listen 5:10Trump administration wants to let insurers offer plans with fewer benefits
Trump wants to allow insurance companies to offer more policies that have limited health benefits and that can reject customers if they have pre-existing medical conditions.
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A Dr. Seuss-like poem about the woman who pulled 14 worms from her eye
The story was so inspirational, readers sprung into verse, posting on NPR's Facebook page. From all of the contributions, we've assembled the ultimate eye worm poem.
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Mass shootings and the conversation around mental health
Air Date: February 16, 2018
Listen 49:28Medicare and the desegregation of health care
It wasn’t that long ago that separate hospitals for black and white patients were the norm in America, but then all of that changed — and it changed quickly.
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Listen 13:20Prescription for arts classes could make med students better docs, scientists say
Scientists have found a correlation between medical students engaging in the arts and humanities and showing qualities of openness, wisdom and empathy.
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Hoping to eradicate childhood lead poisoning, N.J. groups join forces
The plan would require regular inspection of all rental housing and that the state share data on neighborhoods where lead-exposure risks are high.
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The time is now to end dating violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It's a perfect opportunity to talk to young people.
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Looking for a black doctor for my kids
A millennial mom wants a black pediatrician for her girls and wrestles with why the search was so hard — and why finding a black doctor matters.
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Listen 7:19As overdose deaths rise, more children are growing up without parents
For many children, it's an eye-opening experience just learning that they're not the only person who lost a parent.
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