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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows

Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health Care
Technology

How U.S. health care providers deal with hundreds of data breaches every year

Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health Care
Homelessness

How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services

Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.

2 years ago

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Kids
Mental Health
Philadelphia

‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children

The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.

2 years ago

Dr. Jeanie Tse, chief medical officer at the Institute for Community Living, administers antipsychotic medication to a patient living with schizophrenia in her home
Behavioral Health
Health Care
Medicine
Mental Health
New Jersey

Rutgers study finds patients with schizophrenia are less likely to be rehospitalized when given antipsychotic injections

The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.

2 years ago

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The Pulse

Setting the Medical Record Straight

Patients now have more access than ever before to their medical records. On this episode, we look at how this can help and hinder care.

Air Date: February 2, 2024

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Sign for Crozer Health
Health Care
Medicine
Pennsylvania

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit

As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.

2 years ago

Listen 0:45
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K-12
Kids
Mental Health
New Jersey

N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth

A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.

2 years ago

A close-up of a health insurance coverage form being held by someone.
Health Care
Insurance
Pennsylvania

New Pennsylvania program will review health insurance denials when people lose out on coverage for care

The Independent External Review program will take cases from people who believe their insurer has incorrectly denied them health care coverage.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Government
Health Care
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion.

2 years ago

The exterior of Brandywine Hospital
Business
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health

Penn Medicine said Brandywine Hospital did not meet construction needs. Tower Health expressed optimism it could find a new buyer for Brandywine.

2 years ago

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NPR
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know

The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation.

2 years ago

Dr. Edith Mitchell
Health Care
Public Health

Thomas Jefferson University mourns the passing of ‘trailblazing’ health equity advocate Dr. Edith P. Mitchell

For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.

2 years ago

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Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Jefferson Health brings neurology care to Delaware County in new partnership with Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.

2 years ago

Listen 0:56
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Health Care
Public Health

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season

Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.

2 years ago

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