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Community

Delaware accuses chicken giant of polluting water

Mountaire Farms is accused of 13 violations of its permits to spray treated wastewater on fields in Millsboro, Delaware.

8 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Following damaging reports, Pa. Congressman Marino defends his opioid law

“It’s a typical hatchet job,” Marino said of the reports.

8 years ago

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Health

Delaware officials say opioid prescriptions declining

The Division of Professional Regulations say new regulations are preventing over prescribing.

8 years ago

In this June 2, 2017 file photo, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt speaks in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo, file)
Science

EPA bars scientists with agency funding from advisory boards

The Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator, Scott Pruitt, has issued a new policy restricting who can serve on the agency's advisory boards.

8 years ago

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The Pulse
Health

During Irma, some Miami evacuees felt left behind in their own city

As the hurricane threatened, Miami-Dade County opened more than 40 shelters for people who needed a safe place to go. Some low-income, vulnerable people needed more support.

8 years ago

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Science

N.J. DEP sets nation’s strictest limit on chemical in drinking water

PFOA has been linked to cancer, high cholesterol, and developmental problems in young children

8 years ago

Gov. Christie leans in to hand President Trump a pen
Politics & Policy

Legislative prescriptions targeting opioid crisis accompany Trump declaration

Representatives from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers bills addressing fentanyl smuggling, medical education and greater regional cooperation.

8 years ago

Listen 5:05
A registered nurse treats an inmate at San Quentin State Prison
Health

Time in maximum security prisons helps nurses learn non-biased, compassionate care

Nursing students go through several rotations, and, at Jefferson College of Nursing in Philadelphia, that can include time at a maximum security prison.

8 years ago

Department of Homeland Security personnel deliver supplies to Santa Ana community residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Politics & Policy

Delaware senators express concern over ongoing power restoration in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

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.

8 years ago

Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel is shown speaking at the American Medical Association's annual conference in 2009.
Speak Easy
Health

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.

8 years ago

Pathologist's assistant Nicole Angemi. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)
Lifestyle

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.

8 years ago

President Donald Trump at the podium
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

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Gov. Christie leans in to hand President Trump a pen
Politics & Policy

Trump 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.

8 years ago

While flu season seems to be peaking in New Jersey,
 doctors still recommend patients get a flu shot.
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Health

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.

8 years ago

A bearded man at a podium
Courts & Law

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.

8 years ago

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