Nicole Leonard

The Philly Joy Bank is modeled after similar programs in Canada and San Francisco that offer guaranteed cash income to pregnant residents.

Hepatitis C kills more than 400 people in Pennsylvania every year, despite it being a curable infectious disease.

The General George Meade School in Philadelphia adopted a national program that gives students a glimpse at a future career in nursing.

The first year of settlement funds from national opioid lawsuits have reached Camden County, where officials will prioritize treatment and naloxone access.

The FDA is considering a nonprescription, over-the-counter version of Narcan’s nasal spray for opioid overdoses. But experts worry about affordability.

A Biden administration official used Camden County Correctional Facility’s addiction treatment program as a model example for the nation to build on.

Demand for COVID-19 vaccines has faded, but local health workers are trying to get more people up-to-date with their immunization.

David Oh, elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2012, resigned from his at-large seat to enter the mayoral race. He is the sole Republican candidate so far.

Medical students at the University of Pennsylvania can take a class that teaches major public health issues, and prepares them for patient advocacy.

Trauma that comes from directly or indirectly experiencing gun violence can have short- and long-term effects, especially among youth survivors.

The American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report shows some progress in reducing smoking-related illnesses, but gaps remain.

The National Institutes of Health and telemedicine provider eMed will study how virtual COVID home testing and treatment could work on a large scale.