Health & Science
A five-month analysis by Spotlight PA found large fluctuations in the number of tests administered and unexplained changes to the death count.
3 years ago
J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
J&J said Friday that in the U.S. and seven other countries, the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness.
3 years ago
Air Date: January 29, 2021
Listen 48:59It is the job of futurists to think about what the future holds. We can use those skills in our lives too.
3 years ago
Listen 14:18High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.
3 years ago
What you need to know about the Philly Fighting COVID scandal
Here’s a look, in brief, at the quick fall from grace for the COVID testing and vaccinating start-up and its CEO.
3 years ago
Listen 6:08Could a centralized vaccine signup ease Pa.’s rollout pains? Here’s the answer.
The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health-care providers to create and manage their own scheduling, causing frustration among some residents.
3 years ago
Citing the pandemic, N.J. extends open enrollment in state health exchange
State officials cited the need for health insurance availability during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has sickened thousands of residents.
3 years ago
Democratic lawmakers push for race data in vaccinations
Along with Hispanic and Native American people, Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans.
3 years ago
The virus, the vaccine and a botched rollout
This hour: the scandal surrounding vaccine distribution in Philadelphia, how to speed up vaccine rollout in the nation and the threat posed by new coronavirus variants.
Air Date: January 28, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14N.J. company kept details on new ‘forever chemicals’ hidden for years, advocacy group tells EPA
A new filing alleges South Jersey firm Solvay knew chemicals were toxic but withheld that information.
3 years ago
Biden to revoke Trump abortion policy, expand Obamacare with new executive orders
President Biden's executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.
3 years ago
Why did Philly entrust a vaccine program to a young student group with no health care experience?
Philadelphia formally cut ties with 9-month-old Philly Fighting COVID on Monday. There were clear warning signs much earlier, some say.
3 years ago
Listen 5:08Delco debuts Wellness Center as COVID-19 vaccination effort intensifies
The new facility will serve as a vaccination and testing site — and eventually the headquarters for the future county health department.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Second-dose confusion addressed; teachers ‘on deck’ for the shot
Some New Jersey residents, workers, and students who got their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine are struggling to figure out how to get their second.
3 years ago
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