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
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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
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
'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
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