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Public Health
Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
11 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly’s system for treating opioid use disorder is fragmented, study finds
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.
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Gov. Carney calls out sick for State of the State as Delaware sees an uptick in flu and COVID
It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.
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Listen 1:139th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities
Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.
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The Mütter Museum exhibits homelessness as a public health concern
“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.
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Listen 1:15Camden County in New Jersey reports one confirmed case of measles
Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.
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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.
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Summer EBT program expands food assistance to students across the Delaware Valley
“The people we serve talk about having more month than money,” said Philabundance CEO, as USDA moves to make summer EBT program a permanent fixture.
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The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education stripped Crozer Health of its certification — dealing another blow to the struggling hospital system.
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Listen 0:56Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water
Researchers found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Most of them were nanoplastics — particles less than 1 micrometer in size.
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EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
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Listen :54Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of donors hits 20-year low
The number of people donating blood has dropped 40% over the last two decades, according to the Red Cross.
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Philadelphia measles outbreak reaches 8 confirmed cases as city offers walk-in vaccine clinics
The list of potential exposure locations has grown to include health care sites in Delaware and Montgomery County, Pa.
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Penn Medicine updates masking guidelines due to rise in respiratory viruses
Starting Monday, Penn Medicine says in certain departments like emergency and waiting rooms, everyone two and older is required to wear a mask.
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