
Health & Science
Philadelphia Department of Public Health names first-ever chief racial equity officer
Gail Carter-Hamilton will work to ensure racial equity in the health department and address health inequities throughout the city.
3 years ago
CDC Director Walensky says Northeast seeing higher concentration of omicron sub-variant
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was in Princeton, New Jersey on Thursday.
3 years ago
When it comes to generosity, there’s a wide spectrum in terms of how far we’ll go for others. There’s buy-your-friends-dinner gener ...
Air Date: March 25, 2022
Listen 49:05CHOP, 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
Listen 6:28How the way we eliminate toxic PFAS from water also takes an environmental toll
Granular activated carbon is most effective at absorbing PFAS, but it contributes to the carbon footprint — a conundrum scientists want to solve.
3 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.
3 years ago
On a technical level, noise and sound are the same thing: vibrating molecules that travel in waves straight to our ears. But when sound i ...
Air Date: March 18, 2022
Listen 49:12Moderna 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
AP source: Pfizer seeking OK for 4th COVID dose for seniors
Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors, according to a person familiar with the matter.
3 years ago
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