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The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill
Health

Shapiro asks court to hold Prospect Medical Holdings in contempt for Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wants the hospital company fined for what he believes is a violation of court orders.

3 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney
Health

Delaware warns of rising flu cases in COVID-style health briefing

The state has launched an online tracker to provide details about the spread of the flu.

3 years ago

A syringe with an influenza vaccine inside heads to its mark during a flu vaccination at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. This flu season started early and all but two states reported widespread outbreaks by the week ended Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 1982 to 2018, the flu most often peaked in February, so there's a good chance the rest of the states will see their cases increase this year
Health

Big jump in Delaware flu patients, state launches online dashboard to track cases

State health officials say the number of flu cases have soared dramatically and are offering an online tracker to provide the most accurate data on flu activity.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council committee approves what they call ‘cutting edge’ abortion bill

The bill is designed to protect the right to abortion and guard against discrimination based on pregnancy, among other things.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Newtown Township will raise property taxes to fund the Newtown Ambulance Squad

Newtown residents voted in support of raising property taxes by .5 mills on Tuesday’s ballot.

3 years ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support

Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.

3 years ago

Lyn Godley's ''Light Ripple'' is a centerpiece of Waiting Room, an exhibit at Hot Bed gallery based on the idea that immersive art can improve health outcomes. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Can light-based art improve your health? This Philly exhibition wants to find out

The Jefferson University Center for Immersive Arts for Health is using a gallery exhibition to experiment with ways art can improve medical appointments.

3 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

New Jersey maternal mortality report: Majority of deaths were preventable

The New Jersey Maternal Mortality Review Committee found that a majority of pregnancy-related deaths from 2016-2018 were preventable.

3 years ago

People hold signs in a crowd supporting abortion rights on an overcast day. The American flag is visible in the background.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Tuesday’s legislative races could determine abortion access across Pennsylvania

Redistricting has opened the possibility of Democrats gaining control in Harrisburg.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Health
6abc

Pa. health department suspending operations at Delaware County Memorial Hospital

In a statement, Delaware County officials said the decision to close the hospital is because of inadequate staffing.

3 years ago

Oz speaks at an event.
Politics & Policy

‘Our patients will suffer’: Pa. doctors and elected officials criticize Oz’s abortion comments

In response to a question, Oz said that he is opposed to federally protecting abortion and that he wants “local political leaders” to decide on policy.

3 years ago

Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware's first lady, gave a speech in appreciation of Wilmington students' expanded access to mental health services. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Health

New mental health services offered to 1,500 Wilmington students

New collaborative effort offers mental health services for about 1,500 students in Wilmington’s Community Education Building.

3 years ago

File photo; Erik Furness meets with Antoinette Kraus with the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to begin the process of signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off in the Delaware Valley. Here’s what you need to know

The open enrollment period for health insurance coverage in 2023 through the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and ends in January.

3 years ago

 (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Community

Drop off your unused medications at sites in the Delaware Valley on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was launched a decade ago to address rising rates of addiction and overdoses linked to prescription opioids.

3 years ago

The green dome of the Harrisburg State Capitol building is visible against a blue sky and clouds.
Politics & Policy
WITF

Bill to simplify medical insurance in Pennsylvania heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk

The measure aims to help doctors get insurance approval to treat patients.

3 years ago

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