
Health
“A Home from Shana Foundation” was created by founder Cleopatra Herrera, who wanted to advocate for expecting Black mothers and their childbirth rights.
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Rosa Health Center expanding on its mission to serve southern Delaware’s uninsured population
Rosa Health Center has grown from a small farmhouse office to serving over 2,000 patients in Delaware’s uninsured population. Now they’re growing again.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13The center in Trenton will serve as an incubator for new programs to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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Philly doctors call new OTC birth control pill ‘a game changer’ for reproductive health options
The newly approved daily birth control pill, Opill, will be the first contraceptive pill sold as an over-the-counter option.
2 years ago
A new era of crisis response: Philly police team up with mental health experts
In Philly, emergency response often arrives in the form of police officers. A new program seeks a more collaborative approach that addresses residents’ behavioral health needs
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The five grantees aim to increase their organization’s workforce, improve accessibility of mental health services, and build new locations.
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Philadelphia leaders announced plans to build on 988 services and expand behavioral health crisis options throughout the city in the coming years.
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The real-life horror story of Pennhurst, an asylum so terrible it forced changes in disability law
When it comes to the treatment of Americans with intellectual disabilities, one Chester County facility is among the most notorious to ever exist.
2 years ago
Behind the Scenes — Challenges in Medicine
On this episode, we take you behind the waiting room doors, to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of working in health care.
Air Date: July 14, 2023
Listen 53:201st over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the '60s. Until now, all of them required a prescription.
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The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.
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Philly community baby shower bridges resource gap for expecting mothers
Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.
2 years ago
Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers
Skydiving, BASE jumping, climbing the highest peaks, adventuring to remote parts of the world — pushing the boundaries of safety. For t ...
Air Date: July 7, 2023
Listen 49:20The new study is the first to break down pregnancy-related death rates by race and state, offering clues for public health officials to take action.
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New Pa. nursing home staffing requirements in effect, with more changes slated for 2024
New regulations require more direct care hours for residents and tighter staffing ratios at nearly 700 long-term care facilities statewide.
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