Health & Science
Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video
Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.
4 years ago
Crozer to shut down more hospital wards at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester
In June, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center will lose several key behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.
4 years ago
Wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air
The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality.
4 years ago
‘It saved me’: Pa. nonprofit tackles stigma around substance use, recovery
The Pennsylvania nonprofit aims to equip people with the tools they need to understand and cope with substance use, addiction, and trauma.
4 years ago
Listen 5:59Masks on, masks off, and the latest on COVID
Philly reinstated an indoor mask mandate, a federal judge struck down the mask mandate on planes, trains, and public transportation, and COVID infections are climbing.
Air Date: April 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.
4 years ago
‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse
Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.
4 years ago
Despite effective treatments, HIV drags on. Experts warn COVID may face the same fate
HIV remains a problem in the U.S. because people don't use life-saving prevention and treatments. COVID is heading down the same path.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet goal for reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the EPA says
The agency says it will take stronger actions to curb water pollution in the state.
4 years ago
Bird flu found at Lancaster County poultry farm
Area quarantined — 1.4 million chickens killed to prevent spread.
4 years ago
As mask mandate returns, Philly reports higher COVID case numbers
The city of Philadelphia's renewed mask mandate went into effect today, as the city's infection rate has nearly doubled over the past two weeks.
4 years ago
It’s time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians’ task force recommends
In light of the growing kids' mental health crisis, the group says it's crucial to identify kids who are struggling.
4 years ago
Philadelphia’s mask mandate makes national headlines and sparks local debate
There’s a lawsuit to stop it, but no court decisions have been made.
4 years ago
Do you need a second COVID booster? ‘It depends,’ Penn Medicine experts say
Some groups of people are eligible for second COVID-19 booster shots. But the advice around boosters can be confusing. Here’s what Penn experts suggest you know.
4 years ago
Listen 4:18Doctors oppose bill that would let pharmacists continue to vaccinate children after pandemic
A bipartisan bill aims to permanently allow pharmacists and trained pharmacy staff members to vaccinate children. Pennsylvania Medical Society doctors oppose it.
4 years ago
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