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Health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors will now cover uterine cancer treatment

The World Trade Center Health Program was created to provide long-term care to 9/11 first responders who were exposed to toxins at terrorist attack sites.

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Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days.

2 years ago

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With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients

Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.

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Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins.

2 years ago

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Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center

Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.

2 years ago

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With COVID-era foreclosure protections expired, filings are climbing in Pennsylvania — though aid is available

Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.

2 years ago

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Temple Hospital now has a ‘Yelp for OB-GYNs’ to improve care for families of color

Birthing pros say the app could provide data that helps eradicate Black maternal mortality.

2 years ago

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Pa.’s in-hospital mortality rates are up, new report shows

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s annual hospital performance report looked at patient outcomes for a range of health conditions.

2 years ago

The Pulse
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The Transformative Power of Awe

It’s the goosebumps you get at the crescendo of your favorite song; the stupefying wonder that comes with witnessing a birth or a death ...

Air Date: January 13, 2023

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Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last decades

There’s enough groundwater from the Delaware River Basin, which supplies peoples’ drinking water, to last until at least 2060, researchers say.

2 years ago

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College of Physicians issues ‘long overdue’ apology to Holmesburg Prison experiment survivors and their families

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia did not conduct the unethical scientific experiments at Holmesburg Prison, but apologized for not speaking out.

2 years ago

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White House: Jill Biden has 2 cancerous lesions removed

Presidential physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says examinations showed that the lesions over Biden’s right eye and on her chest were both confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma.

2 years ago

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Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023?

It's been nearly three years since the pandemic was declared, but if you head to some airports right now you might think you've returned to the early days of the outbreak.

2 years ago

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Changes that eased access to health care during the pandemic will soon be reversed

Several programs that lowered barriers to health care and services during the pandemic are about to end, leaving patients and experts worried about the fallout.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia resources for people in recovery or addiction: A community-vetted local guide

Search or filter dozens of options by type of service, location, and more.

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