Health Care

It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a daily basis.

A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth.

At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.

Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, briefly headed the FDA during the Obama administration. Most Democrats joined with a handful of Republicans to narrowly confirm him.

Murphy touted the plan he says will cut the price of prescription drugs at a stop in Willingboro Mon., the same day three of the four bills were introduced in the Legislature

Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.

The University of Pennsylvania's new tuition-free program is designed to address a major shortage of nurse practitioners nationwide.

The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.

Masks will be optional for students and staff at Catholic schools in Bucks, Chesco, Delco, and Montco. Philly schools will still follow city guidance.

When a cancer survivor got pneumonia, the 25-bed hospital in her town didn't have the specialized care she needed. But with omicron surging, there was no ICU bed for her.

Negotiations between the two entities will continue until a “definitive agreement” is reached. A deal could close in the second half of this year.

The nonprofit has been battling for years with the U.S. Justice Department to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia.

The governor says people need to protect themselves with the mask mandate for businesses ending Friday, and for schools on April 1.

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