Health Care
Migraines cause life-disrupting suffering. A Saturday event aims to raise awareness
36 million people in the U.S. have migraines, which bring a host of other symptoms. Miles for Migraines is working to support those who suffer from them.
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There’s a shortage of home health aides for the elderly, and it’s getting worse
But there are about 54 million Americans age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that number is expected to rise to 95 million by 2060.
3 years ago
A vocal minority of workers and others had complained that the edict was oppressive and harmful. Yet in the end, few decided to sacrifice their jobs.
3 years ago
Biden gets COVID booster shot and calls on eligible Americans to do the same
"Like I did in my first and second COVID-19 vaccination shot, I'm about to get my booster shot and do it publicly," President Biden said.
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Amputation rates have long been higher in rural America. But in cities, the highest rates are associated with poverty and being Black, a new study shows.
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Rural hospitals worry they will lose staff because of Biden’s new vaccine mandate
In rural areas where vaccination rates are low and hiring is already difficult, hospital directors are worried there could be staffing shortages.
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‘People called us heroes’: Pa. nurses sound the alarm on unsafe working conditions
Nurses say the pandemic has fueled a vicious cycle: short-staffing leads to unsafe conditions, which leads to many people leaving the profession.
3 years ago
Resources to help avoid and deal with traumatic birth experiences in Philadelphia
How to make the start of a new life as trauma-free as possible.
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‘Soul-crushing’: U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
The increasingly lethal turn has filled hospitals, complicated the start of the school year, delayed the return to offices and demoralized health care workers.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to open clinic offering primary care
Set to open in October, the clinic will offer blood draws for lab tests, X-rays, behavioral health care, checkups for adults and kids, and immunizations.
3 years ago
What do we know about COVID-19 in kids now?
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the numbers, treatment trends, and patient outcomes.
3 years ago
Listen 4:06One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
The wave of bad headlines came just as the White House aimed to implement a September reset.
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Pa.’s looming dementia care crisis, by the numbers
Pennsylvania is headed for a profound eldercare crisis, experts warn.
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Biden: Nearly 3M get health coverage during COVID-19 sign-up
“That’s 2.8 million families who will have more security, more breathing room, and more money in their pocket if an illness or accident hits home,” Biden said.
3 years ago
Fear of lawsuits means the baby becomes the sole focus, experts say — and everyone is hurried home to avoid costs.
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