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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Pennsylvania Hospital, founded in 1751, treated patients in the Pine Building. The museum will feature the original surgical theater and other exhibits.
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Listen 1:16The project is expected to create more than 4,000 construction jobs and 500 new biomanufacturing roles in the region.
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Listen 1:04Building the health centers could take until 2029 to complete, but residents say the Northeast needs to expand health care options much sooner.
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Tempted to grab some skates, snowshoes or skis after watching the Olympics? Take the right precautions before heading outdoors in the winter.
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Listen 1:30Some Pennsylvania workers spend about one in every $10 on employer-sponsored health insurance, according to The Commonwealth Fund.
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Listen 1:03Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.
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Listen 1:16Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.
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Listen 1:49Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
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Listen 1:11An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
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Listen 1:19Some do’s and don’ts to avoid injury in a snowstorm, according to Philly-area doctors
Snowstorms and extreme cold can increase risks for heart attacks, respiratory complications, back injuries, hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn
PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
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Listen 1:13Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.
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