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The union will include about 500 staff physicians at three hospitals in Delaware and Maryland and a stand-alone emergency center.
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Listen 1:40Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.
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In Philly, only 1 qualified psychiatrist is available per 1,000 potentially at-risk children
The mental health crisis is moving faster than providers can catch up, says one CHOP doctor.
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Philadelphia FIGHT’s HIV Education Summit returns in person for the first time since the pandemic
An estimated 18,000 people currently live with HIV in Philadelphia. The summit is aimed at care providers, patients and community members.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Extreme heat and human health, how to cool cities, could index funds go bust?
A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?
Air Date: June 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:43Crozer Health loses radiology services from Southeast, says it has found new partner
Southeast Radiology Limited, Crozer Health’s longtime partner, is terminating its agreement with the embattled four-hospital system in Delaware County.
2 months ago
Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon
The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.
2 months ago
Precision nutrition examines link between diet and inflammation
Diets have long been about calories, or an emphasis on different nutrients — but with precision nutrition, the approach is personalized.
2 months ago
Listen 9:00A neurologist took DIY treatments seriously. Has it sparked a breakthrough?
Rick Bedlack leads two programs dedicated to solving the mysteries of ALS.
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Listen 13:48Extreme heat in Philly: Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and cool
Confused about extreme heat terminology? Curious how climate change factors into soaring temps? The WHYY News Climate Desk has you covered.
2 months ago
We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.
Air Date: June 14, 2024
Listen 48:41Cultural, systemic and historical factors have converged to create the perfect storm when it comes to Black overdose deaths.
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Listen 1:05Northeast Philadelphia residents and lawmakers say the area has become a health care desert, with few affordable and low-cost options.
2 months ago
How to give good advice, Biden’s medical debt proposal, modern fatherhood
Are you good at giving advice? We're talking to R. Eric Thomas who will have to answer people's questions in his new national advice column.
Air Date: June 13, 2024 12:00 pm
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