Health Care
If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights
He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.
4 years ago
Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.
4 years ago
Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe is overturned, it will have a major impact on states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
4 years ago
‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak
From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.
4 years ago
‘A truly dark day’: Murphy, Wolf react to Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade
Kitty Kolbert, a public-interest attorney who was part of the team that argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, spokes to the ramifications of the draft opinion.
4 years ago
Delco judge temporarily pauses county health inspections after eight townships push back
Eight townships — Springfield, Tinicum, Ridley, Upper Chichester, Aston, Darby, Marple, and Middletown — have joined forces to be exempt from county health inspections.
4 years ago
Connecticut looks to expand abortion rights in response to out-of-state restrictions
The legislation is partly a reaction to the wave of new measures in conservative states restricting abortions and in some cases levying penalties on people who perform them.
4 years ago
Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with COVID-19
Sharon Osbourne, who revealed the diagnosis, said she is taking off time from work to care for her 73-year-old husband, a rock music legend.
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The first human case of avian flu in the U.S. is reported in Colorado
The patient is an inmate involved in the culling of poultry that was presumptively infected with H5N1 bird flu at a commercial farm.
4 years ago
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shots for kids ages 5 through 11
Pfizer and BioNTech are poised to formally ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the first COVID booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11.
4 years ago
Delco lawmakers call Crozer Health saga ‘disappointing,’ ‘corrosive’
Crozer Health, the four-hospital system in Delaware County, has been shrouded in controversy over the past two weeks — and local legislators are not happy.
4 years ago
ARTZ event to recognize the impact of COVID on caregivers with loved ones with dementia
ARTZ is a nonprofit providing support for caregivers with loved ones dealing with dementia. COVID has amplified the need to offer support.
4 years ago
Listen 5:59Philly ends mask mandate, days after reinstating it
The abrupt reversal comes days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.
4 years ago
COVID testing and treatment ‘right on the spot at no extra charge’ at Delaware clinic
The Newark Urgent Care Center is the first facility in Delaware to participate in the federal ‘Test to Treat’ initiative.
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Burlington County fair to address health and housing needs
To mark Minority Health Month, Burlington County officials will host a free resource fair focused on healthy lifestyles and housing.
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