Survey: 1 in 5 Blacks experience unfair treatment in health care
Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care than others, a new study from the Urban Institute found. more
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'Moral distress' taking a toll in 'inhumane' health care system
"These terms have been used to describe the feelings of guilt, sadness and defeat felt by health care professionals when we know what our patients need but can't provide it." more
Gun violence requires strong mental health care approach
Through July 2023 there have been 1,065 shooting victims in Philadelphia, breaking down to roughly five people shot daily. Of those 1,065 shooting victims 111 have been children, just over 10%. more
PA drops 137,000 from Medicaid since COVID rules expired
At least 137,000 people have been terminated from Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program since April, when a pandemic-era rule that had guaranteed continuous enrollment ended. more
Race Against Hunger set for September 30th at Navy Yard
Registration is now open for the 27th Annual Race Against Hunger! Join the Coalition Against Hunger for the 5K that strengthens food access across Philadelphia on September 30 at the Navy Yard.more
LIHEAP offers free air conditioners in second year of pilot
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is entering its second summer of a pilot program that would fund the installation, repair, or replacement of air conditioning units. more
New health center slated for city's Frankford neighborhood
A new city health center is coming to Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood, an area that residents and community leaders say has become a primary care desert. more
40,000 lose Medicaid coverage in PA with end of COVID rule
Since the end of a pandemic-era policy, roughly 20% of Pennsylvanians who had to renew their Medical Assistance coverage have lost it, according to data the state shares with the federal government. more
Maternal mortality rate doubled in US in 20-year period: study
A new study shows that the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, with Black mothers consistently bearing the highest burden. more
Shapiro seeks $500 million more for student mental health
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro publicly renewed his calls for a $500 million investment in state funding for student mental health initiatives. more
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