
Health Care
Can Delaware close the gap on black infant and maternal mortality?
Across the nation, too, black mothers are three to four times more likely than white mothers to die from pregnancy-related complications.
6 years ago
Listen 2:12Why black men’s health disparities affect us all
Black males in Philadelphia have a lower life expectancy than everybody else. Why does this disparity exist and how should we work to close the gap?
Air Date: April 10, 2019
Listen 11:34CDC says N.J. has third-most hospitalizations with drug-resistant fungus
The organism, little known as recently as two years ago, poses a risk to those with compromised immune systems or other existing illnesses, health officials say.
6 years ago
CEO outlines plan to save Hahnemann University Hospital
A decision on the future of Hahnemann University Hospital will likely be made within the next 30 to 45 days, according to the CEO of their parent company.
6 years ago
Economic ripples: Hospital closure hurts a town’s ability to attract retirees
Celina, Tenn., has long lured retirees, with its scenic hills and affordability. But a recent hospital closure makes the town a harder sell.
6 years ago
CDC urges more teens to have HPV shots as N.J. lags national rate
Some parents think the vaccinations may encourage kids to have sex, doctor says.
6 years ago
Stacey Abrams: her politics and her life
Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.
Air Date: April 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Moms have trouble finding help for postpartum depression, so it’s finding them
Money, transportation and stigma make getting treatment hard — but what if help came to women who need it?
6 years ago
Listen 6:19Silenced by fear: New moms worry postpartum depression could mean losing their children
Women of color are less likely to get treatment for postpartum depression because they fear they'll be judged too quickly or harshly by child-welfare services.
6 years ago
Listen 7:49“Motherhood will change your life.” It may sound like a greeting card sentiment — but it’s also a statement of fact. Pregnancy ch ...
Air Date: April 5, 2019
Listen 48:28Pew recommends Delaware increase access to opioid treatment
Pew Charitable Trusts offers suggestions for expanding medication-assisted treatment in Delaware, as well as making sure inmates have access to the addiction treatment.
6 years ago
Financially ailing Hahnemann to cut 175 jobs
The Center City medical center, under new ownership since the start of last year, struggles with monthly losses in excess of $3 million.
6 years ago
Trump-backed ACA repeal unwise for Pa., DePasquale says
Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that over of 1.1 million people in Pa. can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
6 years ago
Pregnant during a storm? Be ready, one Puerto Rico doc says
After an OB-GYN heard of unexpected home births post-Hurricane Maria, she is teaching her patients calm and self-reliance, just in case.
6 years ago
Listen 9:16N.J. calls for big increase in number of medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey's current medical marijuana program won’t come close to meeting a surging demand, the health department says.
6 years ago