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Behavioral health experts say depressed kids often reach out but are not heard
In recent months, three Philadelphia children died by suicide. The city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbili ...
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Healthy inmates can help create a healthier community
After serving their time, today’s inmates will return to their homes and community. In essence, prison health becomes public ...
8 years ago
Penn State study: Vapers report less dependence, addiction than cigarette smokers
E-cigarette users report feeling less dependent and addicted than traditional smokers do, according to a recent study. Even so, researche ...
8 years ago
Listen 1:56Child safety campaign urges parents to ask about unlocked guns
Wednesday was National ASK Day — part of a campaign urging parents to prevent tragedy by simply asking, “Is there an unlocke ...
8 years ago
ListenLandlords urged to test paint as part of Philly effort to keep kids safe from lead poisoning
For years, Philadelphia has struggled to protect kids from exposure to lead. In December, a special advisory group began to address the p ...
8 years ago
Observing traditional holidays in updated ways, new expressions
For LGBTQ couples, celebrating Father’s Day or Mother’s Day can be tricky. And as more children are raised in nontradi ...
8 years ago
Embracing new approach, African-American families help kids deal with racism
Among the difficult discussions parents have with their children, talking about racism and inequality in one of the toughest. A Ph ...
8 years ago
ListenAggressive panhandlers prompt Philly to offer new option for helping those in need
Panhandling is on the upswing in Philadelphia, and city officials believe it’s in part a result of the opioid epidemic. Inst ...
8 years ago
ListenPa. insurance companies estimate rate increases while girding for ACA repeal
Amid uncertainty over whether the Affordable Care Act will be replaced, insurance companies in many states are submitting requests for hi ...
8 years ago
Dancing can help sharpen memory for seniors
When it comes to retaining memory, researchers believe dancing is a positive step, packing a host of benefits for seniors. Now ...
8 years ago
In rare opportunity, 8th-graders interview NFL player for reporting workshop
It’s a school day, but Kok-Leang Kaing and Jayden Williams didn’t go to class. Instead, they’re in the bubble at the Ph ...
8 years ago
ListenOpting for ‘sanctuary model’ of discipline, Bucks school considers kids’ past to help them cope
Tough love used to be a fairly common approach in educating children with behavioral and emotional issues. Often it was more tough t ...
8 years ago