Health Care
New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too
New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion.
12 months ago
Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health
Penn Medicine said Brandywine Hospital did not meet construction needs. Tower Health expressed optimism it could find a new buyer for Brandywine.
12 months ago
Listen 0:45JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know
The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation.
12 months ago
For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.
12 months ago
Listen 0:56How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.
12 months ago
The Unraveling of America’s Suburbs, Embracing Hair Loss, Road Salt and Climate
Life in the burbs was once the American dream - a big house, grassy yard and good schools. Now that dream is crumbling, argues author Benjamin Herold.
Air Date: January 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:49Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure
Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.
12 months ago
Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
12 months ago
Listen 1:14CHOP to train Mastery Schools students for jobs in health care
CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.
12 months ago
Gov. Carney calls out sick for State of the State as Delaware sees an uptick in flu and COVID
It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.
12 months ago
Listen 1:139th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities
Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.
12 months ago
Camden County in New Jersey reports one confirmed case of measles
Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.
12 months ago
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.
12 months ago
Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s surgical residency program granted an extension to remain open
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education will hold off on its decision to strip Crozer-Chester Medical Center of its surgical residency program.
1 year ago