Public Health
Kensington stakeholders plan to use opioid settlement funds for the neighborhood’s housing issues
Community members met at the New Kensington Community Development Corporation to discuss using settlement funds toward home repairs, eviction and foreclosure prevention.
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Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
The ruling by the all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court prompted a wave of concern about the future of IVF treatments in the state.
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The Lifesaving Leave Act of 2024 would grant 40 hours of unpaid leave for people making bone marrow and blood stem cell donations.
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Listen 1:08In Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, heroin is far from ‘chic’
A Philly resident talks about growing up around addiction and gives his opinion on the fashion aesthetic described as ‘heroin chic.’
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Philadelphia city leaders announced plans to build two new public health centers near the Frankford Transportation Center and Friends Hospital.
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Listen 1:09The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
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Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds
The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7% of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.
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New Jersey using millions from opioid settlement to expand support for people in recovery
“Overdose deaths are preventable,” said Dr. Kaitlan Baston. “These are preventable diseases.”
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Listen 1:08The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance
Currently, people who test positive are advised to stay home for at least five days to reduce the chances of spreading the coronavirus to others.
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Pennsylvania expands access to doula care by adding support professionals to its Medicaid program
As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.
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We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging
NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
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More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.
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Listen 3:44Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Since the 2022 Supreme Court decision, most Republican-controlled states have new abortion restrictions in effect, including 14 that ban it at every stage of pregnancy.
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The court refuted claims that N.J. residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.
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Why do I see marijuana billboards on my morning commute if I can’t buy any?
New Jersey dispensaries are heavily advertising in Philly even though it’s illegal to bring weed back into Pa.
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