Public Health
Tom Carper and Chris Coons joined 33 other senators in sending a letter to FEMA and USACE demanding an expedited and more coordinated power restoration effort.
7 years ago
Who in his right mind wants to die at 75?
He claims, though, that he won't actively end his life — he's always been opposed to euthanasia, and to "death with dignity" — he will not try to prolong it either.
7 years ago
Educating about the end of life, with some fun thrown in
The idea of the third annual “Before I Die” festival in Collingswood, New Jersey was to make uncomfortable conversations around death easier.
7 years ago
Does Trump's health emergency declaration do enough to address the opioid crisis?
Trump’s public health emergency will allow the federal government to spend from a public health emergency fund, but that fund currently stands at a paltry $57,000.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02Trump declares opioids a public health emergency
Administration officials have made clear that the declaration, which lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, comes with no dedicated dollars.
7 years ago
Delaware confirms first flu cases of the season
The Delaware Division of Public Health confirmed six people are among the first to be diagnosed with the flu for the 2017-2018 season.
7 years ago
Pharma, medical groups blast N.J. push to limit compensation to doctors
In a new push to fight the opioid crisis, New Jersey state officials are trying to stop the flow of legal but highly addictive painkillers at the source: doctors.
7 years ago
Suicide prevention is everyone’s job
More people die by suicide than by motor vehicle crashes. And if you think you are immune, you are not.
7 years ago
“This was a failure of government," said Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
7 years ago
The free press exposes Trump swamp creature Tom Marino
Let's briefly pause to celebrate the speedy downfall of a Trump apparatchik. Because it speaks to the resilience of our democratic institutions.
7 years ago
Language gap between doctors, patients evident in Philly's Vietnamese community
What happens if you and your doctor don’t speak the same language? According to a new report, that’s the case for many patients across the country.
7 years ago
Activist Tarana Burke, who lived in Philadelphia until recently, created the "Me Too" movement more than 10 years ago. Here's her conversation with WHYY's Annette John-Hall.
7 years ago
After mold inspections, four of six South Jersey district schools reopen
Classes are resuming at four of the six schools closed in Monroe Township in Gloucester County because of concerns over mold.
7 years ago
Safe sites to inject heroin get support from some Philly City Council members
Two members of City Council want Philly to open a safe injection site for opioid users. One says make it in his district.
7 years ago
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