Public Health
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.
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COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
The COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right, especially given the incredible advances in scientific knowledge since 1918.
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Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot provides increased protection from COVID-19
J&J shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company's booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy announces vaccine mandate for child care workers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
With kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations.
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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.
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Listen 4:06Looking to work remotely from Wilmington? A LinkedIn study shows you’re not alone
An analysis by the business-oriented web platform shows Wilmington among the top small cities where people are applying for remote work.
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Deadline looms for Delaware vax mandates from ChristianaCare, Gov. Carney
ChristianaCare has set a Tuesday deadline for its staff to get at least one vaccination shot for COVID-19. The penalty for not getting inoculated: termination.
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Listen 1:52A Texas doctor says he defied the abortion law, risking lawsuits
Dr. Alan Braid said that his decision to perform an abortion past the six-week mark earlier this month was a matter of duty.
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How Ivermectin became the new focus of the anti-vaccine movement
Scientists are still studying whether the deworming medicine could have any effect on COVID-19. But the frenzy over the drug has far more to do with politics than science. Her
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Camden County using $8M in federal recovery funds to help local nonprofits
A county grant program will spread COVID recovery assistance to mission-driven institutions.
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Kick-off event will boost AIDS awareness for annual 5K walk in Philly
On Sept. 24, members of the Philadelphia community affected by HIV will share their experiences. The 35th annual AIDS Walk Philly is set for Oct. 17.
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Trenton art project hopes to share the potential and the full story of residents lost to violence
The Potential Project will use public art and a mobile app to honor people lost to homicide in New Jersey’s capital city through the eyes of the people closest to them.
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One stop in Norristown brings a chance to connect to food, job contacts, and other aid
A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.
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