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Behavioral Health

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Health

Suburban Community Hospital in Montco to close its ER and become a specialty behavioral health care facility

The change comes less than a year after Suburban Community Hospital was converted to a smaller “micro hospital” last summer which resulted in layoffs.

1 year ago

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Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

1 year ago

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Education
Billy Penn

Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

1 year ago

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The Pulse
Science

How to overcome your procrastination habit, advice from a psychologist

Psychologist David Maloney, author of "Procrastination Decoded," shares his personal journey and methods for breaking the procrastination habit.

1 year ago

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Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
Community

New training designed to help Philly sheriff’s office improve interactions with people on the autism spectrum

The stickers, along with deputy training, are designed to help officers interact appropriately when approaching someone with autism.

1 year ago

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Health

Delaware veterans heal, connect and build community at new artistic pilot program

The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.

1 year ago

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Health

As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

1 year ago

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Community

‘Beyond haircuts’: Wilmington’s free haircut initiative empowers youth with confidence

Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.

2 years ago

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Health

Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

2 years ago

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Health

Philly strong: Life lessons from the City of Brotherly Love

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Air Date: November 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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Education

Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light

Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
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Health

Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show

Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians have risen every year since 2018, but preliminary numbers for 2023 show a drop.

2 years ago

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Active school shooter drills
Education

School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills

A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.

2 years ago

An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options

The $1.2 million in Health Resources and Services Administration federal grants is to bring more behavioral health options into primary care.

2 years ago

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