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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Listen 1:08Philadelphia city leaders announced plans to build two new public health centers near the Frankford Transportation Center and Friends Hospital.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Pennsylvania expands access to doula care by adding support professionals to its Medicaid program
As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.
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State officials said an estimated 1 million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt, and many are subjected to debt collectors.
3 months ago
Listen :58Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows
Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services
Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.
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Listen 6:39The Independent External Review program will take cases from people who believe their insurer has incorrectly denied them health care coverage.
3 months ago
Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.
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Listen 0:56Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Camden County in New Jersey reports one confirmed case of measles
Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.
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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.
3 months ago
Penn Medicine to acquire Doylestown Health and its hospital as health system expands in Bucks County
Doylestown Hospital would become Penn Medicine’s seventh hospital facility.
3 months ago
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