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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.

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Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress

The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.

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Managing the Challenges of Motherhood

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Air Date: May 5, 2023

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Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession

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After 30 years, a Philly ‘safe haven’ for addiction treatment has quietly closed

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How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok

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How to advocate for yourself as a patient

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Advice for medical providers on addressing their own biases

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Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote

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