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A Plug Power green hydrogen plant. (Courtesy of Plug Power)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s first green hydrogen plant planned for Lancaster County

Green hydrogen is seen as a possible solution for industries with hard-to-cut emissions, like shipping and aviation. 

4 years ago

A laughing man
The Pulse
Science

Laughing Matters

There’s not a lot to laugh about right now. But throughout the pandemic, we’ve managed to joke about our shared misery — like makin ...

Air Date: April 2, 2021

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Dr. Jeanie Tse opens a door to leave a residence
Health

‘It’s OK to not be OK’: For clients’ mental health, and their own, therapists managed intense new demands

Battling compassion fatigue became critical for mental health professionals amid busier schedules, clients’ increased trauma, and their own stresses.

4 years ago

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Registered Nurse Rita Alba points out to Beltran Orlando the return date on his vaccination card
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Guard your COVID vaccine card. Looks like you’re going to need it

Certain travel destinations and cruise lines already require proof you’ve gotten your full COVID-19 vaccine dose. Some suggest laminating the cards to keep them safe.

4 years ago

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A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department administers a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Philly residents in Phase 1C eligible for vaccine starting April 5

The city plans to prioritize four specific groups within 1C for vaccines: sanitation workers, maintenance and janitorial staff, utility workers, and postal workers.

4 years ago

Vivian Satchell (right) receives her second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from registered nurse Elizabeth Lash
Health

Community health clinics are positioned to vaccinate the most vulnerable. Do they have what they need to do it?

Federally qualified health centers are well positioned to vaccinate underserved communities. But they must balance that need with serving regular patients.

4 years ago

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Registered nurse Pat DeHorsey draws a dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Suburban counties breathe ‘huge sigh of relief’ as Pa. scraps controversial plan for regional vaccination sites

The state Health Department has ditched its plan for two PEMA vaccine sites to serve people in a combined 2,000-plus square miles. Officials are elated.

4 years ago

People line up for the COVID-19 vaccine outside the BB&T Pavilion in Camden
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: State launches vaccine finder to seek out appointments

New Jersey’s new vaccine finder is now online and will aggregate information across multiple scheduling platforms several times an hour for appointments.

4 years ago

People wearing face masks walk past blossoming trees
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Most residents will be eligible for vaccine on April 19

Pennsylvania is poised to dramatically expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know.

4 years ago

A health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine
NPR
Health

Federal program to bring vaccine to nursing homes missed around half of staff

A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.

4 years ago

Moviegoers sitting in a socially distant seating arrangement at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater
Radio Times
Health

Getting ready to reopen: vaccine passports and social anxiety

With schools, restaurants, sports venues, and travel reopening, we'll look at plans for vaccine passports and explore the anxiety many are feeling around returning to normal.

Air Date: March 31, 2021 10:00 am

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A nurse prepares to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy’s Hospital in London
Health

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year

4 years ago

An LGBTQ pride flag is pictured in Center City.
Health

LGBTQ Pennsylvanians could have less COVID-19 vaccine access, more hesitancy

Health disparities and lack of competent care could make LGBTQ Pennsylvanians more hesitant about the vaccine. A survey is underway.

4 years ago

A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department administers a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site
Health

Pennsylvania in talks to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

“We're talking about that now, as to how we want to move beyond where we are right now and how quickly we can do it,” Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday.

4 years ago

Merakey’s Fresh Start recovery program on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood arranged for the Philadelphia Health Department to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to residents on March 30, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

A Kensington clinic brings vaccines to people recovering from substance use disorder

Individuals recovering from substance use disorder can be at higher risk for COVID-19. A residential program in Kensington brought vaccines to them.

4 years ago

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