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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism

The protections are included in a series of new executive orders aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

4 days ago

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A crowd of people listen to a town hall about the future of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, at Widener University, on April 15, 2026
Health

Crozer-Chester’s new owner wants to ‘rightsize.’ What does that mean — and how long will it take?

Chariot Allaire Partners says it is in discussions with two to three “major academic medical centers” in the Philly region to run the vacant hospital.

5 days ago

Listen 0:51
A new 1,000-car parking garage was being built in Grays Ferry
Community

2 missing workers in Grays Ferry parking garage collapse ‘presumed dead.’ Philly residents call it a tragedy

Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.

1 week ago

Studio 2
Health

Dementia breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention

The latest on dementia, from recent medical advancements in diagnosis and treatment, what you can do to lower your risk today, and how family members can find support.

Air Date: April 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s new owner plans town hall at Widener University

The hospital and its adjacent 64-acre campus in Upland have been left largely untouched since Crozer Health shuttered.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:47
Information sheets for frequently asked questions at health fair
Health

120,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped ACA health insurance since the loss of federal subsidies

High monthly premium payments without enhanced tax credits, coupled with high costs of daily living, have caused some to cut insurance.

2 weeks ago

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Hands point to a piece of paper
Health

Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know

Estate plans ensure that someone’s wishes regarding their property, assets, health care treatments and end-of-life instructions are honored.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:05
exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

New ChristianaCare, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partnership to expand pediatric services in Delaware

Health system leaders say they hope the new collaboration brings pediatric speciality care services closer to Delaware and local communities.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
Bianca Charbonneau holding her son, Cassian
Health

16,000 babies later: After nearly 48 years, Bryn Mawr says goodbye to a beloved birth center

The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, which opened in 1978 as one of the country’s earliest independent centers, closed in March.

3 weeks ago

Listen 5:48
A hand holds a low-dose estrogen skin patch
Health

Why Pennsylvania’s women are struggling to find estrogen patches for menopause hormone therapy

The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.

3 weeks ago

Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is back to discuss a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring healthcare cost, and take questions from Delawareans.

Air Date: March 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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Studio 2
Money

The rise of ransomware attacks

According to a recent report, ransomware victims are increasing 58% year over year. How can essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals safeguard against attacks?

Air Date: March 26, 2026

Listen 51:41
Jacqueline Percell poses for photo
Health

Pennsylvania home care workers say industry in ‘crisis’ without $800M infusion of state funding

Home care workers and agencies say the state needs to raise reimbursement rates and pay to meet demand for an aging population.

4 weeks ago

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Drexel University
Education

Drexel University to launch a 3-year medical school program to address workforce shortages, student debt

The new medical school option will target students pursuing careers in primary care, pediatrics and other specialties with shortages.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:57
Christiana Hospital entrance
Politics & Policy

‘Blank check’: Delaware bill would cap the state’s inflated hospital prices

Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services.

1 month ago

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