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Philly mobile crisis response teams average 20 mental health emergencies a day. Advocates call for expansion

Philly’s community mobile crisis response teams are requesting more funding to meet demand.

3 months ago

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Health Care
Law
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey lawmaker wants insurance companies to cover menopause treatments

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would require insurance companies to pay for menopause treatment and raise awareness about it.

3 months ago

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Animals
New Jersey
Public Health

New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases

Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.

3 months ago

The South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly health officials confirm city’s first measles case of 2025, warn of possible exposures at CHOP and South Philly health center

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified at least one local case of measles, unrelated to the recent case in Montgomery County.

3 months ago

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Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

5 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure

They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.

3 months ago

A man in the center of a large room does tai chi, and several people are doing it with him
Aging
Public Health

As more people in Pennsylvania and Delaware reach 65, staying active in retirement comes to the forefront

About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.

3 months ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Short-term agreement reached to keep Crozer Health open

The Foundation for Delaware County will provide an undisclosed amount of funding to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital operational in the short term.

3 months ago

After her rhinoplasty, Carla Papas realized the surgery aftermath was more than she could manage. (Courtesy of Carla Papas)
The Pulse
Medicine
Mental Health

Plastic surgery regret — what causes it, and how to avoid it

At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.

3 months ago

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Growing up with eczema, Summer Forlenza later discovered that mental health care was important for managing her skin condition. (Courtesy of Summer Forlenza)
The Pulse
Health Care
Mental Health

A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected

Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.

3 months ago

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A group of children stand on a stage addressing adults in the audience
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Health
TV

Philly anti-violence group says a national gun violence ad campaign missed the mark

Mothers In Charge expressed concern over the Ad Council’s gun violence campaign not reflecting the entire teen population.

3 months ago

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A sunset along Rehoboth Bay in Southern Delaware.
Public Health

More daylight, less sleep: How to get ready for daylight saving time

Dr. Zhikui Wei says daylight saving time impacts overall health, but we can prepare for the time change.

3 months ago

Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Employment
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Prospect to file ‘preliminary’ requests to close remaining Delco hospitals; leaders say ‘no final decision has been made’

Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.

3 months ago

Listen 1:13
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Government Accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

What is Montgomery County doing to prevent its lone measles case from spreading?

It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.

3 months ago

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After entering college in the late 90s, Abigail Kafka received a serious diagnosis of bipolar disorder. But after one therapy session during the pandemic, she realized that diagnosis had been wrong all along. (Courtesy of Abigail Kafka)
The Pulse
Mental Health

‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis

It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?

3 months ago

Listen 34:30
measles under a microscope
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health
6abc

Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Montgomery County child; others may have been exposed

The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.

3 months ago

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