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 Students at Millstone high school visit with an Attitudes in Reverse therapy dog. (Courtesy Attitudes in Reverse)
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

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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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A person gives someone a COVID-19 vaccine
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

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A pedestrian passes by a Verizon store with windows coated in frost and snow.
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

MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than the stand-alone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S. in the early 1960s. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health Care
Medicine
Philadelphia
Public Health

Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.

2 years ago

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The Pulse

When Healing Happens But We Don’t Know Why

We step outside the boundaries of Western medicine to explore those questions!

Air Date: January 19, 2024

Listen 49:03
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Addiction
Behavioral Health
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly’s system for treating opioid use disorder is fragmented, study finds

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.

2 years ago

Father feeding his baby daughter
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Kids
New Jersey

N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula

N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.

2 years ago

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A close-up of measles germs
Health Care
Medicine
Philadelphia
Public Health
6abc

9th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities

Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.

2 years ago

A health care worker prepares syringes
Health Care
Medicine
New Jersey
Public Health

Camden County in New Jersey reports one confirmed case of measles

Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.

2 years ago

A pediatrician holds up a measles
Health Care
Medicine
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia adds more pop-up and walk-in measles vaccine clinics as city officials continue to monitor local outbreak

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.

2 years ago

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