Over 184k Pennsylvanians have lost Medicaid coverage since COVID
Since the end of a COVID-era federal policy, more than 184,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to state statistics. more
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Mothers In Charge still on the front lines of gun violence battle
Already, Philadelphia has seen 224 people killed -- according to police statistics -- since January. more
Most adults are unaware of nationwide 988 suicide hotline
Only 13% of adults in the U.S. have heard of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and know its purpose nine months after its launch, according to a nationally representative survey conducted for Pew. more
Pew invests $6.5million in local youth mental health nonprofits
Five Philadelphia-area nonprofits are getting a major financial boost to further their work with young people, as part of an initiative to combat the youth mental health crisis in the US. more
City police create crisis intervention team for mental health calls
About 1 in 5 emergency calls to police involve a behavioral health component, according to national estimates. more
New NJ agency seeks to reduce number of deaths in childbirth
New Jersey is about to create a new state agency with a primary focus on reducing the number of deaths during and directly after childbirth. more
Pennsylvanians are a bit older than the national average: report
Pennsylvanians are a smidge older than the national average. more
Many Black students relying on each other for mental health support
Efforts are underway to promote a new message: that it’s healthy and liberating for Black young people to open up about their struggles.
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Major drugstore chains start offering flu and RSV appointments
With the fall respiratory virus season just around the corner, major US pharmacy chains have begun rolling out flu and RSV vaccine appointments. more
PCA's "HeatLine" there for seniors suffering from heat issues
If you’re struggling to stay cool during the next heat wave, call the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s “heatline,” and a nurse may walk you through how to stay safe. more
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