Health Care
In a 14-1 vote, Philadelphia becomes first city to deem ‘medical deportation’ unlawful
After a three-year campaign, immigrant advocates are one step closer to banning the practice of medical deportation.
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Pa. Supreme Court to weigh in on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure
The court intervention is the latest development amid an ongoing saga to sell the largest hospital system in Delaware County.
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Listen 1:10Why don't doctors screen patients for smell loss? Researchers tell us why
Screenings are a big part of preventative health care, but getting the medical profession to accept a new screening into practice is challenging.
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Listen 8:04Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case
The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone.
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Delaware responds to nursing shortage with ‘Tuition Incentive Program’
Delaware's 'Tuition Incentive Program' aims to alleviate nurse shortages by offering financial support for CNA training and workforce development.
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Listen 1:03Meet the paid medical actors at Jefferson Health trying to unionize amid budget tightening
There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.
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Listen 1:58Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.
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Listen 1:18Philadelphia hospital turns to simpler screening for colon cancer to increase access
To get more people screened for colorectal cancer, Philadelphia doctors at Temple University turn to stool-based take home tests.
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Listen 7:49Navigating language and cultural barriers to access health care
Although efforts have been made to break down language barriers, many Latino immigrant families rely on younger generations for translation and interpretation.
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Listen 17:03The Festival of Trees, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is underway at the Love Park Welcome Center.
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Federal funding cuts threaten vital HIV prevention programs in Delaware
Delaware's HIV prevention programs face an uncertain future, raising concerns about the widespread impact on community health.
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Listen 1:42Delaware Valley sees first set of deadlines to pick 2024 health insurance during ACA open enrollment
ACA open enrollment period began Nov. 1. The marketplaces are open to people who do not get insurance coverage through their jobs or other programs.
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Listen 1:10New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
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Listen :59Air Traffic Controllers on Edge, Future of Pharmacies, Unhoused Youth
Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.
Air Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.
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