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Behavioral Health

Philadelphia supervised injection site
Courts & Law

Supreme Court urged to review ban on drug injection sites, with Philly case as focus

The test case centers on a nonprofit group's Safehouse project in Philadelphia, but officials in other states are watching closely as they debate similar programs.

2 years ago

Naomi Osaka reacts during her 2021 U.S. Open women's singles third round match against Leylah Fernandez
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Naomi Osaka says she may take another break from tennis after losing in the U.S. Open

2 years ago

Kensington resident Roz Pichardo takes the contents out of her bag on April 27, 2019. Every day, Pichardo carries around harm reduction and emergency response supplies, like Narcan, a tourniquet, and a pulse oximeter. (Erin Blewett/Kensington Voice)
Radio Times
Health

The growing opioid epidemic

Opioid overdoses rose during the pandemic by 30% -- in Philadelphia over 1200 people died in 2020. This hour we'll talk about what's fueling the growing opioid crisis.

Air Date: September 1, 2021 10:00 am

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Penny Rogers
Community

Flags lowered to honor Delaware lives lost to the opioid crisis

Family members of those who died from overdoses lowered state, county and U.S. flags outside New Castle County government headquarters Friday.

2 years ago

Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have experienced insomnia, trouble staying asleep and revenge bedtime procrastination. (BigStock)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Corona-somnia: Sleep disorders and the global pandemic

Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? The stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 increased rates of insomnia, restlessness and something called revenge bedtime procrastination

Air Date: August 26, 2021 10:00 am

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Patients with opioid addiction who show up in a hospital's ER face many barriers to recovery, and so do the doctors trying to help them. Easing those barriers on both sides helps patients get into good follow-up programs that lead to lasting change. (Terry Vine/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Many ERs fail people who struggle with addiction. These new approaches might help

Many hospitals fail to screen for substance use, offer medications to treat opioid use disorder or connect patients to follow-up care.

2 years ago

Before and after weight loss. For those who have bariatric surgery, changes in appearance happen quickly, creating new social situations to navigate. (CollageM/Bigstock) 

The Pulse
Health

When the world treats you differently after weight loss

For those who have bariatric surgery, changes in appearance happen quickly, creating new social situations to navigate.

2 years ago

 Four-wheel-drive trucks take on a flooded road in Wharton State Forest. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Regional Roundup – 8/9/21

Can NJ park visitors share the land with off-road vehicles? And, a mystery illness leading to thousands of bird fatalities in the region.

Air Date: August 9, 2021 10:00 am

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Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf in Wilkes-Barre on May 19, 2021. (Gov. Tom Wolf/Flickr)
Politics & Policy

Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration

In a letter to the General Assembly, Tom Wolf said he plans an Aug. 5 renewal of the disaster emergency declaration first issued in January 2018.

2 years ago

Telehealth
Health

Delaware health insurers fined $1.3M for discriminating against patients with mental health and addiction issues

Delaware issues fines to insurers for not treating people with mental health or substance abuse issues as fairly as they treat others.

2 years ago

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File photo: Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart (Lindsay Lazarski/WHY)
Politics & Policy

City Controller’s audit finds Philly’s behavioral health contractor overspent, lacked accountability

The audit of Community Behavioral Health was the first look in 20 years at spending for the HealthChoices Behavioral Healthcare Program.

2 years ago

Volunteers with New Kensington CDC clean up in Kensington on June 1, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly awards 20 grants to Kensington groups battling opioid crisis

City officials sent a total of $200,000 to 20 community groups dedicated to improving the quality of life in the epicenter of Philadelphia's opioid crisis.

2 years ago

Britney Spears fans hold signs outside a court hearing
Courts & Law

How does adult guardianship work in the Philadelphia region?

The Britney Spears case in California — where adult guardianship is called conservatorship — has cast a spotlight on issues nationwide.

2 years ago

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has been called “ground zero” in the battle against opioid addiction. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged

Two Philadelphia addiction treatment providers face criminal charges for allegedly bribing recovery homes for referrals and forcing patients into substandard care.

2 years ago

Frustrated woman with nervous problem feel anxiety and confusion of thoughts illustration
The Pulse
Health

The Undercurrent of Anxiety

Anxiety can feel like a buzzing electric current that fuels our thoughts and behaviors. There are the well-known symptoms — chest pains ...

Air Date: June 25, 2021

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