Public Health

Pandemic restrictions are falling away almost everywhere — except inside many of America’s nursing homes.

With the Affordable Care Act now secure in the framework of the nation's health care programs, Democrats are eager to leap above and beyond.

As N.J. reaches its vaccination milestone, the state Health Department’s new building will be named for the commissioner who guided the effort.

Two-thirds of survey respondents who identified as unpaid caregivers said they experienced mental health challenges during the pandemic.

More than 75% of the people incarcerated in Pennsylvania prisons are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but only 22% of corrections staff have gotten the shots.

Salem County health officials say transportation and language barriers are among the issues they’ve run into in getting people vaccinated, along with trust.

Pennsylvania’s first lady and acting physician general held a virtual panel with young leaders to educate and encourage young people to get vaccinated.

Bringing health care into the community is part of a massive rejuvenation effort in northeast Wilmington. The fledgling facility is the first step.

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said this strain has had an increased presence in N.J. over the past month, but remains a minority among all sequenced strains.

About 700 adults a day would have to get a vaccine dose for Delaware to reach the goal set by the governor. He singled out young adults to step up and get a shot.

The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends.

The moratorium on utility shutoffs will formally end on July 1. But that does not mean people who are behind on their bills will lose service right away.

According to Novavax, the vaccine's manufacturer, it had a 100% efficacy against the original strain of the coronavirus, and 93% efficacy against more worrisome variants.

What is the risk, if any, while someone is expecting? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked into what the research is showing.

Interim Mayor Vic Carstarphen released his 100-day plan, which focuses on improving residents’ quality of life while navigating them through the pandemic.