
Health
A 4th COVID-19 surge may be starting. How bad could it get?
In the past seven days, the U.S. reported slightly more than 65,000 new cases per day on average, a jump of 20% from two weeks earlier.
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Chronic diseases, mental health issues, and health insurance were factors, a review of pregnancy-associated deaths from 2013 to 2018 shows.
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Study: COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may protect baby, too
Since the pandemic began, pregnant people have faced a difficult choice: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate.
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Pa. officials to lift telework mandate; working from home still encouraged
Starting Sunday, In-person businesses may operate at 75% occupancy, and must follow all worker and building safety requirements for employers.
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Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
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Exercise: evolution, myths and motivation
Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman discusses his new book "Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Health and Rewarding."
Air Date: April 2, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Queer or trans and live in Philly? You could get vaccinated at William Way
The community center is hosting a clinic for people in Phase 1A or 1B.
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Battling compassion fatigue became critical for mental health professionals amid busier schedules, clients’ increased trauma, and their own stresses.
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Listen 4:49Guard your COVID vaccine card. Looks like you’re going to need it
Certain travel destinations and cruise lines already require proof you’ve gotten your full COVID-19 vaccine dose. Some suggest laminating the cards to keep them safe.
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Listen 1:02Real Black History: Honoring The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
In this episode, we honor the BDCC and other Black women who have been out in front in caring for their communities since the start of pandemic, and throughout history.
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Listen 24:37Pa. coronavirus update: Philly residents in Phase 1C eligible for vaccine starting April 5
The city plans to prioritize four specific groups within 1C for vaccines: sanitation workers, maintenance and janitorial staff, utility workers, and postal workers.
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Federally qualified health centers are well positioned to vaccinate underserved communities. But they must balance that need with serving regular patients.
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Listen 2:17The state Health Department has ditched its plan for two PEMA vaccine sites to serve people in a combined 2,000-plus square miles. Officials are elated.
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N.J. coronavirus update: State launches vaccine finder to seek out appointments
New Jersey’s new vaccine finder is now online and will aggregate information across multiple scheduling platforms several times an hour for appointments.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Most residents will be eligible for vaccine on April 19
Pennsylvania is poised to dramatically expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know.
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