Nicole Leonard is a health and science reporter for WHYY News. She joined the newsroom in 2022 after covering health care for Connecticut Public Radio. Before that, she was the health reporter for the Press of Atlantic City.
Nicole’s coverage has focused on addiction and the opioid epidemic, mental health, and health policy. She is an alum of Boston University and grew up in New Jersey.
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In Pennsylvania, 943 measles cases have been reported so far this year, state data shows.
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New federal Medicaid eligibility cuts for immigrants, including refugees and asylees, were passed by Congress and President Trump.
3 days ago
Listen 1:24How a steady flow of data helps Pennsylvania primary care doctors manage their patients’ diabetes
Primary care providers say continuous glucose monitors can help diabetics successfully lower their blood sugar, especially when patients try them at local practices.
3 days ago
Listen 6:00Philadelphia’s first mobile methadone van brings addiction treatment directly to Kensington
The program has connected more than 500 people to methadone since launch, offering support for patients who may struggle to reach traditional clinics.
5 days ago
Listen 1:41Pennsylvanians buying 2027 health insurance on Pennie will face 16% average premium increase
Loss of pandemic-era tax credits and high use of medical care are driving up costs on Pennie, the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, insurance officials say.
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Listen 1:03Buprenorphine prescribing increased in urban and rural areas, but Philly experts say telehealth could bridge remaining treatment gaps.
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Listen 1:18The two deaths occurred in Jefferson and Mifflin counties. Two other measles-associated deaths among infants in Lancaster were reported in August.
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The beginning of the fall and winter respiratory illness season approaches as health experts deal with ongoing measles outbreaks.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Nurses at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Einstein Center One and Jefferson Health Willowcrest plan to join PASNAP.
3 weeks ago
Health experts say there needs to be more attention on addressing predictable side effects of highly curable diseases like prostate cancer.
4 weeks ago
In Philadelphia, city officials have plans to increase awareness and support services for residents who will be affected by the Medicaid changes.
4 weeks ago
FLASH radiation therapy delivers a high-velocity proton beam at tumor sites. The approach could be a faster, more accurate type of cancer treatment.
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