Health Care
City Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez discusses her breast cancer diagnosis. And, Dr. Aaron Beck, pioneer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, passed away last week at 100.
Air Date: November 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29‘Tattoo Monologues’ and treating trauma
Body art can tell personal stories. For many of these women, tattoos are a way to reclaim the past and take ownership of the future.
Air Date: November 4, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Cases and hospitalizations have dropped substantially since mid-September, but with colder weather and holidays approaching, health officials remain concerned.
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Voters will make big decisions at the polls tomorrow, if they haven't already mailed that ballot in. And, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival opens this week.
Air Date: November 1, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Breast reconstructive surgery has historically prioritized how breasts look, but there’s been less emphasis on the numbness in women’s chests that follows.
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Hidden Costs: Gun violence, mental health and financial stress
Mental health and post-traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.
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Listen 4:41Hidden costs: Gun violence, seeking wellness in the aftermath
Connecting victims of gun violence to resources that may help them achieve a sense of well-being means navigating a complex system with ambiguous rules.
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Listen 4:41What happens when a victim of gun violence is blamed for their own death?
Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.
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Listen 4:41Hidden Costs: Gun violence, the health care aftermath, and who pays?
The City of Philadelphia takes a big financial hit every time someone is injured or killed due to gun violence. Much of the costs are borne by the city itself.
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Listen 4:41The Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic in North Philly is now open
The clinic will offer primary care and behavioral health in North Philadelphia, with an emphasis on preventative medicine.
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Mix or match: What do I need to know about vaccine boosters?
FDA and CDC authorized the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters, along with Pfizer’s. Here’s what you need to know now that they’re all available.
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Listen 2:48Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating its own
Scientists in South Africa are trying to re-create Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, making an end-run around an industry that has prioritized rich countries over poor.
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A mobile mammogram truck is offering free screenings to women in North Philly
Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.
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Nonprofit combats ‘period poverty’ with free menstrual product giveaways
‘Period poverty’ is the inability to access menstrual hygiene products and waste management services.
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