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Health Care

Logan Herring speaks
Health

‘Like a kid before Christmas’: New pediatric health care center will help resurrect Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood

Riverside is undergoing a monumental transformation with 800 new homes, a STEM Hub and new teen and community centers.

5 months ago

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers scrap Legislative Hall expansion plan after state hit with $38 million in federal health care cuts

The state will direct the $50 million it planned to spend in fiscal year 2026 on expanding Legislative Hall to counter losses in federal funding.

5 months ago

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Health

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware join lawsuit against HHS federal cuts to health departments and programs

A lawsuit led by Democratic state attorneys general and governors seeks to stop the Trump administration from cutting grant money to local health programs.

5 months ago

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The Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

5 months ago

Listen 1:19
Jamiel Owens speaking with another man
Health

A Philly father sets out to create a support network for other fathers raising children with autism

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Autism Fathers Conference will be held April 5 at the Vanguard School in Malvern.

5 months ago

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Denise Botcheos holds up a Suboxone film
Science

Study finds access to lifesaving medication for opioid addiction in Philadelphia remains uneven

A researcher posed as a case manager and called treatment providers across the city to figure out how easy it is to get medication that reduces the risk of fatal overdoses.

5 months ago

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measles under a microscope
Health

Bucks County health officials report new measles case, warn local residents of possible exposure

A local Bucks County adult tested positive for measles after returning from a trip to Texas, health officials said.

5 months ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

New Jersey drug overdose deaths fall, state leaders credit expanding harm reduction and treatment efforts

The decline in New Jersey drug overdose deaths follows a nationwide trend, as most states are seeing a drop in deaths involving substances like fentanyl.

5 months ago

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The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in the evening in Washington
Politics & Policy

Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.

5 months ago

The Beebe Healthcare hospital in Sussex County
Education

A medical school in Sussex County? Leaders weigh in on the need for more doctors in southern Delaware

Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.

6 months ago

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Susan Lawson
Health

Crozer Health is operating on fumes, and could run out of gas. Staff at Delco’s largest hospital system are still keeping the faith

Prospect Medical Holdings is progressing in high-stakes negotiations to sell Crozer Health, but no deal has been reached yet.

6 months ago

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Two years ago, Cassie Wolfe suffered a stroke and fell into a coma. After months in this state, she finally woke up and had to relearn how to walk and talk. (Courtesy of Ann Louise Weaver)
The Pulse
Health

Doctors still struggle to predict which patients with severe brain injuries will recover

Doctors have to make life and death decisions for patients with severe brain injuries, but they can’t always agree about the potential for recovery.

6 months ago

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Hannah Jones, accompanied by her spouse, Steve Cook, pose for a portrait at home near Philadelphia
Health

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave

Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.

6 months ago

A sign for Crozer Health is visible in the foreground, with buildings in the background.
Health

A civil lawsuit in Delco threatens to upend Crozer’s sale

A Delaware County judge ruled in favor of a civil lawsuit seeking to block the Foundation of Delaware County from giving money to Crozer’s parent company.

6 months ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate

Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.

6 months ago

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