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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Megan Ritter (left) at Great Falls, outside Washington, D.C., says hiking, going to concerts, and visiting museums keeps her balanced. And she thinks that makes her a better doctor. (Courtesy of Megan Ritter)
Health

Prescription for arts classes could make med students better docs, scientists say

Scientists have found a correlation between medical students engaging in the arts and humanities and showing qualities of openness, wisdom and empathy.

8 years ago

Kathleen Noonan will replace Dr. Jeffrey Brenner as chief exectutive officer of the Camden coalition.
Health

CHOP’s Kathleen Noonan named CEO of New Jersey’s Camden Coalition

Noonan, who will begin her role next month, is a lawyer who has worked with the Camden Coalition as a consultant through PolicyLab, a research arm of CHOP.

8 years ago

(Illustration by Ella Trujillo)
The Pulse
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A mother’s dilemma: Get cancer meds and risk deportation, or hide and surely die

Facing terminal cancer, an undocumented immigrant must decide if access to life-extending medicine is worth the increased risk of deportation.

8 years ago

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President Donald Trump is calling for a national
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Bioethicists push back on Trump call for national ‘right-to-try’ legislation

If a national version of this bill is approved, terminally ill patients could try experimental treatments that have completed some testing but don’t yet have FDA approval.

8 years ago

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett (left) in 2017; Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, in 2013; and JP Morgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon in 2013. Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon and JPMorgan Chase are teaming up to create a health care company announced Tuesday that is
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Money

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase launch new health care company

The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and boost satisfaction.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. (AP, file)
Politics & Policy

Casey to support abortion limits in U.S. Senate vote

The measure bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — with exceptions for cases of rape or incest or when continuing the pregnancy would put a woman’s life at risk.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Health

Nadine Burke Harris’ “The Deepest Well”

Guest: Nadine Burke Harris Dr. NADINE BURKE HARRIS ...

Air Date: January 23, 2018

Listen 49:31
The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in the evening in Washington
Health

Local specialists echo national concerns over ending behavioral health registry

Behavioral Health practitioners nationwide have used the registry’s list of hundreds of evidence-based practices as the industry standard for what works.

8 years ago

Gov. Carney and state legislators show support for paid maternity leave.
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor announces support for paid family leave

Gov. John Carney and state legislators announced a bill Tuesday that would offer 12 weeks paid maternity or paternity leave to full-time state employees.

8 years ago

(Rob Tornoe/for WHYY)
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Politics & Policy

Congress to sick kids in Delaware: Drop dead, maybe

2017 came and went, and with it hope that Congress would come to the aid of millions of kids in Delaware and all across the country depending on them for their health care.

8 years ago

A photo from Lucy’s time in Alaska. (Courtesy of Lucy)
The Pulse
Health

Before Huntington’s: Seeking adventure while she’s able

Dogged by the specter of a disorder that feels like genetic destiny, a woman challenges her body and mind to do new things.

8 years ago

Listen 8:14
NPR
Health

Neuroscientist predicts ‘much better treatment’ for Alzheimer’s is 10 years away

8 years ago

Receptionist Jennifer Baker advises Suzanne Cloud on health insurance forms before her appointment at Cooper Medical Services. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Health

The numbers are in: Here’s how ACA open enrollment went in Pa., N.J., and Del.

The number of people who signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act dipped slightly in all three states, despite Trump administration efforts to curtail the law.

8 years ago

This Sept. 15, 2014, file photo shows part of the HealthCare.gov Website in Washington.  (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)
Health

Thousands sign up for Delaware health insurance marketplace despite challenges

Delaware’s health insurance marketplace remains strong after nearly 25,000 people signed up for 2018 coverage in midst of many insurance challenges.

8 years ago

Kelley Mui helps a client sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act on Dec. 15 at the Midwest Asian Health Association in Chicago.
NPR
Health

Robust health insurance sign-ups surprise supporters and opponents

Not only was the sign-up period reduced by half, but the White House dramatically cut funding for advertising and enrollment aid. Still, it was 96 percent of last years total.

8 years ago

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