Health Care
Pa. Gov. Shapiro joins other Democratic governors to form alliance on abortion rights
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access.
2 years ago
Carter Center: Former President Jimmy Carter in hospice care
The Carter Center says former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
2 years ago
Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link
Experts say depression occurs after a stroke in about 1 in 3 patients. There may be a biological reason, with some evidence suggesting that strokes might cause brain changes.
2 years ago
Over-the-counter Narcan will save lives, experts say. But the cost will affect access
Advisers to the FDA put the opioid overdose-reversal drug a step closer to being sold without a needing a prescription. But the price tag could prove to be a barrier for many.
2 years ago
Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.
2 years ago
‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program
The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.
2 years ago
Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.
2 years ago
Philly’s ‘AIDS’ office goes away: How a new acronym helps fight racism in medicine
The Division of HIV Health is working to reduce stigma and increase equity — and its name is part of the key.
2 years ago
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.
2 years ago
Medical students at the University of Pennsylvania can take a class that teaches major public health issues, and prepares them for patient advocacy.
2 years ago
COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won’t be free to many consumers much longer
Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May.
2 years ago
The real pain behind vitiligo and its unequal effect on people of color
With only one FDA approved topical cream for vitiligo — finding comfort in one’s own skin comes at a cost.
2 years ago
Listen 8:13One doctor’s crusade to improve health literacy
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in.
2 years ago
Listen 18:02Trauma that comes from directly or indirectly experiencing gun violence can have short- and long-term effects, especially among youth survivors.
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Listen 6:03Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon be kicked off Medicaid
All told, state caseworkers must resume enforcing eligibility rules April 1 for more than 3.6 million people who are on Medicaid.
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