
Public Health
What’s a ‘super-spreading event’? And has it happened with COVID-19?
At least 11 cases of the viral disease are linked to a British man's ski trip to the Alps after attending a conference in Singapore.
5 years ago
Philly school asbestos problem: What’s closed, what’s open and what’s being done
Reference this list to find out where things stand.
5 years ago
How not to get sick on a plane: A guide to avoiding pathogens
Here are recommendations from researchers on how to stave off infectious diseases such as the common cold and the flu during a flight.
5 years ago
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
5 years ago
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.
5 years ago
City notified about potential closing of West Philly Mercy Hospital’s inpatient facility
Under a law enacted in reaction to Hahnemann University Hospital’s abrupt closure last summer, a hospital is required to give 180 days’ notice to the city.
5 years ago
Two more Philly schools to close for asbestos cleanup
These are the eighth and ninth schools to be temporarily closed this year.
5 years ago
Johnny Doc reenters political fray picking a fight with NYC real estate firm
The protest came as the latest in a series of recent public appearances by Dougherty, who faces federal corruption charges.
5 years ago
Listen 1:48Should the Americans be worried about the coronavirus? We start off discussing coronavirus containment in Philly, and then we talk about the psychology of risk assessment.
Air Date: February 12, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Will the urgent care boom be good or bad for Philly’s health?
The number of urgent care clinics has doubled in Philly over the last four years. How far can these for-profit clinics go toward filling healthcare gaps in your community?
Air Date: February 11, 2020
Listen 11:56Urgent cares are suddenly everywhere in Philly. Can they help boost the city’s health?
Over the past four years, Vybe has doubled Philadelphia’s stock of walk-in clinics.
5 years ago
Pa. AG Shapiro sues Juul Labs for ‘epidemic levels’ of teen vaping
Pennsylvania has sued the e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, joining Pennsylvania school districts, district attorneys and other states intent on reining in teen vaping.
5 years ago
Lawsuit: Scranton school district knew about environmental contamination
It claims the district received test results from environmental studies, starting in at least 2016, that made officials aware of the issues, but they never informed students,
5 years ago
Philly has a new way to track air quality — but it won’t help in an emergency
For the first time, officials will know how air quality compares in different parts of the city. But the new system isn’t designed for real-time use.
5 years ago