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How some Philadelphia apartment buildings are getting their residents COVID-19 vaccines
The complexes arrange the shots directly through pharmacies. Residents currently ineligible might receive vaccines along with their neighbors.
2 years ago
Levine questioned on missing Pa. nursing home data in federal confirmation hearing
Former Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s explanation for the issues did not match previous reporting by Spotlight PA.
2 years ago
Nursing homes in some N.J. counties can soon resume in-person visits
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced that visitation will only restart in counties with less serious coronavirus infection rates.
2 years ago
An analysis shows that more than 300 senior care homes did not have a scheduled vaccine clinic as of Jan. 17, while hundreds more weren’t covered by a federal partnership.
2 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine may not get to long-term care facilities quickly enough
Coronavirus vaccines are reaching more long-term facilities, but many worry they won't come soon enough to stave off more deaths.
2 years ago
This week; a look at how Philadelphia civil courts are trying to get back on track, how social distancing affects the elderly, and the PhilOrch's new guest conductor.
Air Date: January 4, 2021
Listen 49:00Vaccinations begin at Pa. nursing homes as COVID mitigation efforts remain in place
While vaccines provide hope of a more normal 2021, Pennsylvania is not considering pulling back COVID-19 mitigation efforts prior to when they expire on Jan. 4.
2 years ago
New Jersey long-term care facilities receive first COVID-19 vaccinations
More than 7,000 New Jersey long-term care facility residents and staff have died due to COVID-19, prompting a federal investigation.
2 years ago
In March, a coronavirus outbreak at St. Joseph's in Woodbridge, New Jersey, led state officials to evacuate all 78 of its residents. Within weeks, nearly half were dead.
2 years ago
Employees at ravaged Delaware nursing homes start COVID-19 vaccinations
Residents of Delaware nursing homes have accounted for more than half of coronavirus-related deaths, but fewer than 1 in 25 cases.
2 years ago
The U.S. government is significantly older than the American population. Why? And does this affect governing and policy?
Air Date: December 16, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:31It was a time of togetherness and fun. When other grandparents and children had to be apart, these kids got to learn from an experienced teacher.
2 years ago
Listen 7:37There’s no stopping these seniors; even a pandemic can’t bring them down
Recent research reveals that older populations are less consumed by pandemic depression than those that are younger.
3 years ago
Not just COVID: Nursing home neglect deaths surge in shadows
Advocates for the elderly say a tandem wave of death separate from the virus has claimed tens of thousands more due to the mistakes of overburdened health care workers.
3 years ago
They work in several nursing homes to eke out a living, and that spreads the virus
On average, each U.S. nursing home is connected to seven others through shared staff, a study by Yale and UCLA researchers suggests.
3 years ago