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Politics & Policy

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found.

20 hours ago

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Health

Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood advocates warn of clinic closures if organization is dropped from Medicaid program

The federal proposal would block Medicaid reimbursements for preventative health services to nonprofit family planning clinics if they also perform abortions.

4 days ago

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Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at press conference
Health

Crozer closure: Gov. Josh Shapiro, Delaware County legislators unite behind bills to tackle private equity

Legislation to reel in for-profit health care usually dies in Harrisburg. Shapiro said he hopes with a united Delaware County, bills safeguarding hospitals can reach his desk.

4 days ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts to Medicaid

The governor said cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania.

4 days ago

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Health

Legislation banning petroleum additive in school meals headed to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer

Studies have suggested that Red 40 can cause neurobehavioral problems in some children. But some experts say more research is needed.

5 days ago

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Justin Roncaioli poses for a photograph
Health

Early career researchers at Penn want to form a union, which the university is challenging

Organizers say they want better job security, protections against being fired unfairly and salaries that keep up with the cost of living.

1 week ago

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Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Studio 2
Health

Is private equity helping or hurting our healthcare system?

Critics of private equity say these companies are purely profit-motivated, putting dividends before patient care and safety. Proponents argue companies can improve efficiency.

Air Date: May 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sign at the entrance for Suburban Community Hospital
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.

2 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Courts & Law

Attorneys general in N.J., Del. and 17 other states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

They say the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

2 weeks ago

Navy recruits in 1965 wait in line for immunizations
Health

50 years after Vietnam War’s end, expanded hepatitis C screening in Philly leads to more veterans cured

The rate of hepatitis C infections is higher among Vietnam War veterans and others who may have been exposed during their service more than 50 years ago.

3 weeks ago

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Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Money

‘It’s huge’: Crozer Health closure will cost Delaware County schools, boroughs millions in tax revenue

The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.

3 weeks ago

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Dave Sunday after taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's next attorney genera
Courts & Law

Crozer closure: Delco legislators push Pennsylvania AG to investigate Prospect Medical Holdings

Delaware County lawmakers sent a letter to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, asking him to “leave no stone unturned in holding” Crozer Health’s owner accountable.

3 weeks ago

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Education

Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:03
New Chester County emergency vehicle outside city hall
Health

Chester scores ambulance coverage, narrowly avoids lengthy lapse in emergency care

The imminent breakdown of Crozer Health, Delaware County’s largest health system, is leaving many communities without proper ambulance coverage.

3 weeks ago

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Bancroft residents answer trivia questions posed by Pepper
Science

Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

4 weeks ago

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