Public Health

For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.

Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.

Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.

Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.

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.

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.

It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.

Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.

“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.

Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.

“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.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education stripped Crozer Health of its certification — dealing another blow to the struggling hospital system.

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.

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.