Public Health

Black people are twice as likely to have a traumatic birthing experience as white people. A new birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to change that.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms" and has begun taking Paxlovid.

If Pennsylvania bans abortion, it would be tough for local government to buck the mandate.

The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.

During extremely hot weather, Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Red and/or a Heat Health Emergency. Here’s what they mean, and how you can help.

PECO says it hasn’t dealt with any heat-related outages so far, but temperatures are expected to keep climbing this week.

Doses will be provided only to those who set appointments and individuals with a higher risk of catching the virus.

The Maryland-based company hopes the U.S. also clears booster doses and teen use fairly soon.

As abortion-banning state laws take effect, university health centers across the U.S. are trying to figure out their rights and responsibilities when counseling students.

People who develop dangerous pregnancy complications are getting delayed care as doctors struggle to assess if their lives are truly in danger.

Philadelphia health department officials say they have concerns about the limited scope of the initial monkeypox vaccination campaign.

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Pennsylvania lawmakers, underscoring the critical role that their state will play in deciding the fate of reproductive rights.

The House also passed a separate bill to prohibit punishment for a woman or child who decides to travel to another state to get an abortion.

Starting Saturday, people having a mental health crisis will be able to call or text 9-8-8 to be connected with a mental health professional.

A fight between the U.S. Department of Justice and leaders of Pennsylvania’s court system is playing out in federal court.