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Health Care

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Politics & Policy

‘Blank check’: Delaware bill would cap the state’s inflated hospital prices

Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services.

3 months ago

Listen 0:51
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Health

Pennsylvania researchers, parents are shaping autism science as founders of new independent committee

Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.

3 months ago

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Education

Philly school advocates celebrate new district wellness policy guaranteeing bathroom and water breaks to students

The new policy guarantees an end to silent lunches and prohibits the collective punishment of students.

3 months ago

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Dennis Massimo, 43, visits the Penn Medicine campus
Health

A West Chester man’s Lynch syndrome discovery led to a colon cancer diagnosis. He now advocates for genetic testing

Dennis Massimo’s genetic diagnosis and cancer treatment plan was coordinated at the new King Center for Lynch Syndrome at Penn Medicine.

3 months ago

Listen 1:44
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Education
Billy Penn

The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago

A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.

3 months ago

Someone is wearing protective gloves is using tongs to hold up a container that has has frozen embryos in it at a clinic.
Health

New Jersey reproductive and fertility clinics face new regulations for the storage of embryos and eggs

Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.

3 months ago

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Health

Philadelphia Planned Parenthood centers say services are at risk following Medicaid cuts

The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law last July, blocks Medicaid funding to facilities that perform abortions.

4 months ago

the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Health

As U.S. measles case counts rise, here’s what to know about infections and prevention in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.

4 months ago

Listen 1:15
Two people donate blood
Health

The American Red Cross urgently wants your blood as Greater Philly snowstorm affects blood bank supply

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.

4 months ago

Listen 1:09
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Health
Billy Penn

New Philly tool provides ‘one-stop shop’ for critical HIV resources

The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder can help those interested in HIV treatment find it and prevention resources throughout the city.

4 months ago

ChristianaCare planea expandir sus servicios
Health

ChristianaCare planea un campus de salud en el sur de Delaware para ampliar el acceso a medida que crece la población del condado de Sussex

El campus de salud propuesto por ChristianaCare en Georgetown incluiría una sala de emergencias y atención ambulatoria para atender a la creciente población.

4 months ago

Studio 2

The Big Fix: Remaking American Healthcare

The United States spends more money on health care than any other country and still millions of Americans struggle to get care. How can we make a better healthcare system?

Air Date: February 24, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
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Health

A Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.

4 months ago

Listen 1:05
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Community

Nation’s oldest hospital in Philadelphia will turn its original building into a museum to mark America’s 250th birthday

Pennsylvania Hospital, founded in 1751, treated patients in the Pine Building. The museum will feature the original surgical theater and other exhibits.

4 months ago

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The Johnson & Johnson headquarters
Health

Pennsylvania to grow its life sciences industry with new $1B Johnson & Johnson cell therapy plant in Lower Gwynedd

The project is expected to create more than 4,000 construction jobs and 500 new biomanufacturing roles in the region.

4 months ago

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