Health
CHOP, Penn Med collaborate to address children’s environmental health
A new regional center will develop programs to address asthma, lead and chemical exposure, and air pollution in Philadelphia and Chester.
2 years ago
Pa. nurses are frustrated by months-long delays to get licensed
Nurses trying to practice in Pa. have some of the longest wait times in the U.S. After wading through red tape, some have given up and left, worsening the staffing shortage.
2 years ago
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6
Moderna said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6.
2 years ago
ChristianaCare to take over two Tower Health primary care practices in Chesco
The Chester County practices were once affiliated with Tower Health, owner of the now-shuttered Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals.
2 years ago
Pfizer launches a recall of blood pressure drugs due to a potential carcinogen
The company warned of several tainted lots of Accuretic and two other versions of the drug due to the presence of a nitrosamine above the Acceptable Daily Intake level.
2 years ago
A third of trans youth are at risk of losing gender-affirming care, study says
Fifteen states have enacted or are currently considering laws that would restrict medical treatments to more than 58,000 transgender youth.
2 years ago
How one Philly testing site is navigating the loss of federal COVID funding
Congress’s decision to exclude funding for coronavirus testing, vaccine and treatment in its government spending bill goes into effect Tuesday.
2 years ago
Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires
A boost in funds and flexibility in how food is prepped and packaged was a lifeline for hungry kids. But these measures, passed in response to COVID, expire in June.
2 years ago
She wanted to vaccinate their kids. He didn’t. A judge had to decide
In Pennsylvania, a growing number of divorced parents are taking their COVID vaccine disputes to court.
2 years ago
Listen 6:28U.K. COVID cases are rising. Health officials are watching to see if the U.S. is next
The rise of the more infectious BA.2 variant in the U.S. — plus signals in the sewage — also point to a possible uptick in cases, and have health officials on alert.
2 years ago
ICU and surgical units to be shut down at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
A Delaware County Memorial nurse called the announcement by Crozer Health a frightening development.
2 years ago
Lifesaving COVID drugs are sitting unused on pharmacy shelves, HHS data shows
States and health providers report they've dispensed less than half their supply from the government, raising fears that the drugs may go to waste.
2 years ago
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
The request Thursday is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors.
2 years ago
Pa. health care leaders and advocates urge Congress to approve more COVID funding
The White House has warned it will run out of money to cover COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines unless Congress approves additional spending.
2 years ago
Veterans Affairs recommends closing Philadelphia and Coatesville hospitals
The two Pennsylvania hospitals would be among 35 shake-ups nationwide, according to the Veterans Affairs secretary’s Asset and Infrastructure Review report.
2 years ago