Health
Philly sends $500,000 in emergency funding to the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA
Even though abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania, the money is designed to support Philadelphians seeking access to an abortion.
3 years ago
U.S. declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement free ups federal funding and resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps.
3 years ago
Health care workers at 2 Crozer Health hospitals secure a new contract
More than 80 technical specialists at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and Taylor Hospital have come to an agreement with Crozer’s parent company.
3 years ago
The monkeypox outbreak and Covid surge
Monkeypox cases in the U.S. tripled in July. We'll discuss the public health response, if it's enough and talk about the surge in Covid infections.
Air Date: August 3, 2022 10:00 am
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Lyons Magnus recalls 53 products including alternative milks and protein shakes
The products included in the recall range from milk alternatives to prepackaged coffees to protein shakes and other nutritional beverages.
3 years ago
Delaware ratchets up masking recommendations as COVID cases rise
All three Delaware counties are seeing high levels of community spread for COVID-19. Last week, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations jumped 22%.
3 years ago
As Philadelphia monkeypox outbreak grows, city unveils public tracking dashboard
As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.
3 years ago
More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.
3 years ago
Philadelphia suburbs confirm first cases of monkeypox
Delaware County has confirmed nine cases of monkeypox, Bucks County has six, Montgomery County has four, and Chester County has one as of Monday.
3 years ago
As cases rise in Philly, how can you protect yourself against monkeypox? Here’s what to know
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk reached out to experts in the region to learn more about what residents need to know about the quickly evolving health crisis.
3 years ago
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How we talk about monkeypox matters. Experts offer ways to reduce stigma
Experts caution against fear-based messaging, especially when it targets communities that have historically been discriminated against.
3 years ago
Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working
An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID.
3 years ago
‘I’m furious’: LGBTQ leaders and residents angered over Philly’s monkeypox vaccine shortage
Philadelphians and LGBTQ advocates have grown frustrated with the limited availability of vaccines and small scope of testing in the city.
3 years ago
Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall
Officials are planning to speed up availability of the next generation of boosters in the fall.
3 years ago
A ‘lost opportunity’: Pa. and Del. are discontinuing their COVID-19 exposure apps
The Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey health departments launched their respective apps in 2020 as part of an effort to alert more people who are exposed to COVID-19.
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