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Health Care

In this June 4, 2019, file photo, Anti-abortion advocates gather outside the Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis. (Jeff Roberson / AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Telemedicine bill faces familiar threat over amendment banning abortion drug

The bill passed the Pa. Senate with broad support, but state House support is divided after Republicans added the amendment.

5 years ago

Jane Doe's prescription drugs, clearly labeled, were left in her Delaware County apartment building’s common mailroom. (Photos courtesy of Jane Doe)
Health

Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive

The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania is suing a Philadelphia pharmacy for outing a woman as transgender and HIV-positive to her neighbors.

5 years ago

U.S. Senator Bob Casey at WHYY studios. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Casey urges Democratic candidates to blast Trump, not one another, on health care

The Pennsylvania senator says Democrats can use the issue to win in 2020, but only if they remind voters that Republicans are taking health care away.

5 years ago

Legislative Hall in Dover. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Health

Delaware departments work to reduce trauma’s effects with increased training

The aim: for state employees to understand and respond to trauma’s effects, to lessen its impact and build resilience in children and adults.

5 years ago

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, the stage for the Democratic presidential primary debate is shown before Wednesday's debate in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Democratic primary debate: round five

We discuss the fifth democratic presidential primary debate, the candidates, the issues discussed and their performances.

Air Date: November 21, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:05
Supporters of a bill that woulf require hospitals to submit a closure plan before shutting down hold up signs during a hearing at City Hall. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Bill to prevent sudden hospital closures (like Hahnemann) moves along in City Council

A committee had its first hearing on a measure requiring hospitals to provide advance notice and a detailed closure plan to the city’s health department.

5 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy

Bill requiring medical providers to bury fetal remains passes Pa. House

Supporters say the measure would ensure parents have an opportunity for closure. Opponents say it could discourage women from getting abortions.

5 years ago

This May 26, 2009 file photo shows a printout from an electrocardiogram machine in Missouri. Doctors are reporting that novel drugs may offer fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the usual medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. One new study found that heart attack survivors benefited from a medicine long used to treat gout. Gene-targeting medicines also showed promise in studies discussed Monday, Nov. 18, 2019,  at an American Heart Association conference in Philadelphia. (Jeff Roberson/AP Photo)
Science

New, old drugs may offer fresh ways to fight heart disease

Novel drugs may offer fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the usual medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

5 years ago

Marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey jumped about 35% over a four-year period. (Andy Colwell for Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Half a billion dollars: Pa. medical marijuana sales skyrocket 500% in year two

Nearly 150,000 Pennsylvanians are now certified to buy weed.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a town hall meeting at Grinnell College, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Grinnell, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Medicare for all: crunching the numbers

We unpack Elizabeth Warren's "Medicare for all" plan and the other presidential candidates' health care proposals.

Air Date: November 12, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Hahnemann University Hospital. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Pa. revokes Hahnemann University Hospital’s state license

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has revoked Hahnemann University Hospital’s state license.

6 years ago

In this June 28, 2019 file photo, local residents with visas walk across the Puerta Mexico international bridge to enter the U.S., in Matamoros, Tamaulipas state, Mexico. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

U.S. judge blocks Trump’s health insurance rule for immigrants

A federal judge put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they can get visas.

6 years ago

Erik Furness meets with Antoinette Kraus with the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to begin the process of signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, Monday, March 31, 2014, at Project HOME's St. Elizabeth's Community and Wellness Center in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Affordable Care Act health insurance open enrollment begins for 2020

Rates have increased an average of 5%, but people who don't qualify for subsidies still face potentially high premiums.

6 years ago

A new multistate health care partnership will work with regional hospitals to share best practice strategies. (David Mark/Pixabay)
Health

N.J. hospital group joins multistate health care partnership

It’s teaming up with Pennsylvania and Ohio counterparts to improve patient safety and hospital practices

6 years ago

Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 10/28/19

This week; the move to ban single-use plastic bags in Philly, providing free menstrual products in Pa. schools and facilities, and the Philly origins of candy corn.

Air Date: October 21, 2019 10:00 am

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