
Health Care
This week: an update on the closure of Hahnemann Hospital, Camden County School District superintendent Katrina McCombs, and monarch migration.
Air Date: September 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01How should scientists’ access to health databanks be managed?
Medical and genetic data from more than a million Americans are now in scientific databases. Some programs hoard the data, while others share widely with scientists.
6 years ago
For health workers struggling with addiction, why are treatment options limited?
Doctors and nurses are often barred from turning to FDA-approved medications that research shows to be the most effective way to quit.
6 years ago
Why the measles surge could open the door to a host of other diseases
There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease.
6 years ago
Bankruptcy judge approves $55 million sale of Hahnemann residency program
The hospital plans to close its doors Friday. Its owner has been wrangling with the federal government for weeks over the residency program was an asset.
6 years ago
St. Christopher’s doctors call for local nonprofit to buy hospital
Physicians at the children’s hospital and community members want a local nonprofit to buy the facility, owned by Hahnemann’s parent, and maintain services.
6 years ago
Bioethics and changing health care
The era of modern medicine has seen a wave of new technology and lifesaving treatments. But should we be asking tougher questions about these medical advances?
Air Date: September 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Bankruptcy judge to decide the future of Hahnemann Hospital’s residency slots
Hahnemann University Hospital is back in federal bankruptcy court Weds. where a judge will rule on whether the sale of its residency programs can go ahead.
6 years ago
Delaware health facilities receive grant to incentivize rural primary care growth
Delaware has a primary care physician shortage. Two medical facilities hope to change that by establishing residency programs.
6 years ago
After federal rule change, N.J. lawmakers want to hike funding for Planned Parenthood
New Jersey lawmakers want to provide state money to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers who have abandoned some of their federal funding.
6 years ago
N.J. law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives back in effect
An N.J. court has overturned a ruling that put a controversial new law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medical help on hold.
6 years ago
Reflections on love and loss in the opioid crisis
Elise Schiller lost her daughter to a heroin overdose while she was in treatment. Now she's speaking out about opioid use disorder and the holes in the US treatment system.
Air Date: August 27, 2019
Listen 49:02For Democrats, a shift toward the middle on health care
While "Medicare for All" remains hugely popular, majorities say they'd prefer building on "Obamacare" to expand coverage instead of a new government program.
6 years ago
Christiana Care will review health care services in Delaware prisons
Delaware’s largest hospital system will conduct an independent review of medical and behavioral health care services in the state’s prisons.
6 years ago
For low-income Pennsylvanians, dental care can be a nightmare
More than 1 million adults on Medicaid in Pennsylvania have only bare bones coverage. Why is getting dental care so hard for these patients?
Air Date: August 20, 2019
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