
Health Care
Camden County marks Mental Health Awareness Month
In its second year, Camden’s mental health awareness walk connects residents with resources in the community.
2 years ago
Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.
2 years ago
Life after a shock: Why heart patients need access to mental health care
An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.
2 years ago
Listen 12:32The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated
Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.
2 years ago
FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections.
2 years ago
What might constitute a dental emergency, anyway?
There’s nothing like a toothache to take you out of your own celebration.
2 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
As the world enters a new phase of the pandemic, NPR spoke to public health gurus about how to move forward since the disease appears to be here to stay.
2 years ago
Beyond the ‘abortion pill’: Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone
As attorneys argue whether this medication should be removed from the market all over the country, NPR asked people to share their experiences with using mifepristone.
2 years ago
North Carolina GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law
Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina.
2 years ago
Philly’s IndeVets is expanding its peer support network for veterinarians
The group added five Philly veterinarians to its peer counseling network Lifeboat, an online tool that allows vets to report mental health crises.
2 years ago
Should there be standards for acupuncture in the U.S.?
If you get acupuncture in the U.S., chances are you will pay for it out of pocket. Some acupuncturists say having standards for the industry gives more people access.
2 years ago
Listen 11:40‘We’re burned out’: Philly nurses raise concerns over hospital jobs and workplace safety
About 900 unionized registered nurses at Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia are in contract negotiations with parent company, Jefferson Health.
2 years ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
2 years ago
Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there’s a shortage of answers
Psychologist James Jackson says people with long COVID experience impaired brain function and mental health issues. He offers some practical advice and support in his new book
2 years ago
Advisers to the FDA back first over-the-counter birth control pill
In a unanimous vote, 17-0, a panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that the agency approve the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
2 years ago