Public Health
Shapiro joins other states in suing Trump over diluting ACA mandate on birth control
Pennsylvania's attorney general says the Trump administration has broken the law and "undermined the health and economic independence of American women."
7 years ago
Foodborne illness outbreak in VA might have impact in Delaware
Delawareans who attended the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off are being asked to fill out a survey, following an outbreak of food poisoning linked to the event.
7 years ago
Dysfunctional Republicans CHIP away at kids’ health care
Amidst his latest tweets, how many times has Trump worked his thumbs into a rage about the cancellation of the federal health insurance program that covers nine million kids?
7 years ago
Philadelphia has momentum to combat opioid crisis, behavioral health chief says
As the opioid crisis affects the whole nation, a Philadelphia expert offers strategies to address what's being cast as a problem of supply, addiction, and treatment.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00Task force offers 40 recommendations to help N.J. fight opioid epidemic
Gov. Chris Christie devotes $200 million in initiatives, rest of his term to battling tide of opioid overdoses.
7 years ago
At Delco ‘Safe Schools’ event, lessons from Sandy Hook shooting
A woman who lost her daughter in the Connecticut elementary school massacre still steels herself to tell the story. She does so to help others prepare for the next tragedy.
7 years ago
Spreading the word about addiction, treatment at the street level in New Jersey
Bob Chew used to lock up drug addicts. But on Friday, the former Camden police sergeant was walking the streets, hoping to get them help.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00Pa. offering $5M worth of naloxone to first responders
Pennsylvania will spend $5 million on the overdose-reversal medication naloxone to help first responders fight the toll of the opioid epidemic.
7 years ago
Drawing attention to domestic violence, activists offer support at Philly City Hall
An observance in connection with Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought people to City Hall in Philadelphia where they signed a pledge to fight for the victims.
7 years ago
Pallone pushes testing for condition causing sudden cardiac arrest
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone is introducing legislation to combat a condition he said is the leading cause of death at schools.
7 years ago
New Jersey sending 1,100 emergency responders to help in Puerto Rico
More than 1,100 emergency responders and National Guard troops from New Jersey are going to Puerto Rico to help with the recovery from Hurricane Maria.
7 years ago
Dealing with anxiety, stress while waiting for news from Puerto Rico
For many of the more than 120,000 Puerto Rican Philadelphians, it's been a difficult week as they've been unable to get in touch with their relatives after Hurricane Maria.
7 years ago
ListenFallen firefighters honored during Wilmington dedication ceremony
Three firefighters killed in the line of duty were honored in Wilmington Monday.
7 years ago
Opioid use during pregnancy now a concern for health officials
Nationally, the number of babies suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome is up fivefold since 2000.
7 years ago
On ‘Radio Times’: Bernie’s health care plan vs. Canadian health care
Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled his new single-payer health care plan, which one-third of Senate Democrats have endorsed. ...
7 years ago
Listen