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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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Money

Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year

There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.

2 years ago

George Norcross smiles
Health

Officials celebrate Cooper expansion groundbreaking, Camden and Norcross

The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of a $3 billion hospital expansion, Camden’s successes and power broker George Norcross.

2 years ago

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Politics & Policy

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation

The Senate hearings before two separate committees are slated for Wednesday and Thursday.

2 years ago

officials hold a press conference in front of the Delaware County Wellness Center
Health

Pa. counties with their own health departments see benefits, new research shows

Most counties in Pennsylvania don’t have their own health departments. A study shows that matters for residents.

2 years ago

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Jay Lassiter (left), of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, attended an observance for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 2024 on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Vernon Wright (right), of Philadelphia, is the founder of the Gordon-Wright Community Development Center, which provides HIV testing and counseling, drug and alcohol referrals and education. (Courtesy of Jay Lassiter/Vernon Wright, respectively)
Health

‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer

About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.

2 years ago

Listen 5:49
Sign for Crozer Health
Health

Too late: Pa. Supreme Court issues ruling on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure

Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.

2 years ago

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a snow goose
Health

Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park

City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.

2 years ago

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Cecile Richards speaking at the DNC
Community

Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2023.

2 years ago

Residents doctors and fellows
Health

Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing

Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.

2 years ago

Workers inside a small pharmacy filling scripts
Health

Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Prescription drugs
Health

Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

2 years ago

Human brain regions
Health

As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

2 years ago

Exterior of the museum, from the street
Community

Mütter Museum and College of Physicians have a new CEO, Larry Kaiser

Dr. Larry Kaiser, former head of Temple Health Services, will lead the historic medical society and museum through a turbulent transition.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
State Sen. Tim Kearney calls for accountability
Health

Irate Delco officials angered — yet cautiously optimistic — following Crozer Health owner’s bankruptcy filing

The weekend bankruptcy filing could clear the major roadblocks preventing the long-awaited sale of Delaware County’s Crozer Health.

2 years ago

someone playing the game on a computer
Health

Group therapy meets Dungeons & Dragons in this Philadelphia therapist’s mental health practice

Group therapy participants work together on issues like anxiety, trauma and depression through fantasy Dungeons & Dragons characters.

2 years ago

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