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Health & Science

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Health

Bilingual ‘Captain Westside’ book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids

Westside Family Healthcare's new bilingual book aims to boost literacy and ease kids' medical anxieties by combining health education with storytelling.

2 years ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer Health has a new suitor. New Jersey-based CHA Partners has signed a letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings

An email sent to Crozer employees Wednesday said CHA would work with Healthcare Preferred Partners to transfer the hospital system back to nonprofit status.

2 years ago

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Health

Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs

The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services.

2 years ago

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Health

High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.

2 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford stands in front of a health clinic with her arms crossed
Health

Philadelphia physician Dr. Ala Stanford publishes memoir on overcoming adversity and the health care system

The pediatric surgeon founded the Black Doctors Consortium and worked as a regional health director under the Biden administration.

2 years ago

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After Patrice Jetter, who has cerebral palsy, used GoFundMe to buy an accessible van, she lost her Section 8 housing and Medicaid. (WHYY/Nichole Currie)
The Pulse
Health

Why GoFundMe is not a safety net for some of the most vulnerable users

GoFundMe can feel like a last option for people with large medical bills — but those who utilize public assistance will need to think twice before campaigning.

2 years ago

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AI chatbot dialog on smartphone screen. (Bigstock/Wrightstudio)
The Pulse
Science

The future of AI-powered therapy is here and mostly unregulated

AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.

2 years ago

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Kelli Dunham (right) was never good at asking for help —but after her partner, Heather McAlister died, Dunham promised McAlister that she would work on it. (Courtesy of Kelli Dunham)
The Pulse
Health

How a nurse and comedian learns to ask for and accept help

Comedian Kelli Dunham accepts a challenge to head to Times Square in New York City to ask a few strangers for help.

2 years ago

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Needles and bottles for sampling blood cultures
Health

How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles

Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

Asking for Help

We can all use an assist every now and then — but asking for it can be tough. We hear stories about the struggles of asking for help.

Air Date: August 2, 2024

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Science

Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

2 years ago

The official signing of the $5 million, five-year Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program that will take place at the Milford Wellness Village, the projects base location. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Health

Delaware launches $5M program to help state’s aging population and workforce shortage

The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will help boost geriatric health care through research and develop training programs.

2 years ago

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A close-up of a health insurance coverage form being held by someone.
Health

Most U.S. adults don’t know they can fight insurance denials, new study finds

The Commonwealth Fund national survey report found that 47% of people with insurance denials said their health conditions worsened as a result.

2 years ago

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Amyloid plaques accumulate outside neurons
Health

Avoid processed red meat, wildfire smoke and more: 4 takeaways from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philly

Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.

2 years ago

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Listeria under a microscope
Health

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.

2 years ago

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