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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Philly launches primary care finder tool to help connect residents to free and low-cost providers
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccines no longer coming to Philly, as city rethinks prevention strategy
The federal government has reduced the local allocation to about 720 vials of vaccine.
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Monkeypox has sparked a debate on how to recognize its disproportionate impact on LGBTQ communities in a non-stigmatizing way.
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Pa. doctors call Oz’s run for Senate a ‘threat to public health’
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‘We’re just surviving’: Report details COVID’s long-term impacts on Philly students
A report published Monday by Children First shows COVID’s toll on young Philadelphians. Students and child advocates want more school-based services.
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As Philadelphia monkeypox outbreak grows, city unveils public tracking dashboard
As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.
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As cases rise in Philly, how can you protect yourself against monkeypox? Here’s what to know
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk reached out to experts in the region to learn more about what residents need to know about the quickly evolving health crisis.
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