
Health Care
King Charles is being treated for cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and began treatment Monday, Buckingham Palace says.
1 year ago
How U.S. health care providers deal with hundreds of data breaches every year
Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.
1 year ago
Listen 8:44How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services
Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.
1 year ago
Listen 6:39The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit
As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.
1 year ago
Listen 0:45Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle
Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.
Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Pa. Supreme Court allows challenge to 1982 law prohibiting Medicaid payments for abortions
Local pro-choice activists expressed elation after the decision was announced. Advocates on the other side lamented the decision.
2 years ago
The Independent External Review program will take cases from people who believe their insurer has incorrectly denied them health care coverage.
2 years ago
What’s the status of abortion access in Pennsylvania?
Here’s a primer on where abortion policy stands in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.
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Listen 1:07Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.
2 years 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.
2 years ago