Nina Feldman

Over a decade, more than 3,600 children were admitted hospitals for opioid ingestion — about 800 between 2004 and 2007 and more than 1,500 between 2012 and 2015.

Emergency departments have been the first line of defense when it comes to opioid overdoses for a long time.

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart starts a performance audit with Department of Behavioral Health because it funds services she thinks Philadelphians need most.

The measures allow family members and law enforcement agents to petition a judge to restrict a person’s access to guns — if they believe that person could be a threat.

Chief medical officer of new Pennsylvania dispensary is hoping doctors will begin recommending medical marijuana for patients instead of more addictive opioids.

Funding officially runs out at the end of March unless Thursday's vote reverses that.

This past week, Pennsylvania counted almost 9,000 cases of the flu. That’s up from the week prior, when 8,000 people were tallied.

Noonan, who will begin her role next month, is a lawyer who has worked with the Camden Coalition as a consultant through PolicyLab, a research arm of CHOP.

The facility, formerly a transit police headquarters, covers 11,000 square feet - 10 times the size of the current Hub of Hope, which has been operating in a storefront.

This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.

The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.

Valley Day School in Bucks County takes a trauma-informed approach to its students who have behavioral or emotional issues. Singer/songwriter Sam Baker can relate.