Nicole Leonard

Pennsylvania scientists received about $319 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute in fiscal year 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.

Experts across the region are working to educate older adults on how they can prevent falling as they age.

Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase requests.

The Women and Families Hospital will begin offering childbirth and maternity care Sept. 3.

Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The Oliver Station complex for residents 55 and older is part of a state-led initiative to expand affordable housing options in New Jersey.

Home health care agencies say Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging population and low reimbursement payment rates set by the state are unsustainable.

Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.

A new therapy support group at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation helps patients regain independence and identity with makeup and skin care classes.

The city must create a new permit system before it can enforce where and when service providers can offer addiction and homelessness outreach in Kensington.

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.

The health care systems collectively operate 600 sites, including hospitals and outpatient offices, across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.