Health Care
Delaware advocate for clean water remembered as PFAS regulations are implemented
Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.
8 months ago
The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.
9 months ago
Listen 5:37Delaware House approves controversial hospital cost review board
Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.
9 months ago
Philly nail technician opens salon for medical foot and nail care in Delco
Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”
9 months ago
Listen 1:17What to know about Bell’s palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid
Bell's palsy can cause muscles on one side of a person's face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting expression.
9 months ago
Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.
9 months ago
Listen 1:26La violencia armada que sufren los latinos en Estados Unidos ha aumentado. Los sobrevivientes deben atravesar un arduo camino que incluye elevados costos médicos y dificultade
9 months ago
Delaware health officials celebrate bright spots in recent drug overdose data
Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years.
9 months ago
Health officials warn of rise in ‘highly contagious’ whooping cough in Philadelphia region
Health officials say the only way to confirm you have whooping cough is to get a diagnosis.
9 months ago
What’s behind Philadelphia’s soaring STI rates?
Younger people, between the ages of 15 and 24, have some of the highest rates of infection.
9 months ago
Philly reaches $110 million settlement in opioid lawsuit against Walgreens
The city sued Walgreens in 2021 for its alleged role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic.
9 months ago
Listen 0:44Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health
Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.
9 months ago
Listen 1:32Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus caps off Black Maternal Health Week
The group touted efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
9 months ago
Listen 1:20Pennsylvania Primary Election, Secret Life of a Food Critic, Sound Bath Tackles Stress
While the presidential candidates are set, races for treasurer, attorney general, auditor general and several house seats are still up in the air. We will get you up to speed.
Air Date: April 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 43:32One bold initiative to recruit Mexican doctors to help bridge language barriers back home
A physician and policy expert team up on a decades-long effort to bring Spanish-speaking doctors to California — and the roadblocks that stood in their way.
9 months ago
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