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WEBThe city of Camden in New Jersey is working to increase sign-ups for health care to thousands of children who lost coverage when pandemic-related programs ended. …

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Jefferson Health and LVHN announce plan to merge

WEBThe spokesperson said the merger will help accelerate access to health care services and health insurance benefits for the surrounding community and …

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Health department urges Philadelphians to get new …

WEBThe Philadelphia Health Department is encouraging residents to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine just after there was a slight uptick in COVID hospitalizations last …

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New medical center in Philadelphia set to open in April – …

WEBThe unveiling marks a medical facility a decade in the making. The 19-story Honickman Center will officially open to patients on April 15. The project is not only …

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COVID, flu and RSV cases on the rise across the Philly …

WEBHealth officials are warning that people in the Philadelphia region could be facing a "Tripledemic" this winter with COVID-19, the flu and RSV on the rise all at the …

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Hospitals are requiring more masks as flu, covid cases …

WEBCOVID-19 cases are causing more severe disease than the flu but have been rising less dramatically. Health officials are keeping an eye on JN.1, a new version of …

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Philly health officials urge caution amid spike in norovirus …

WEBNorovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States, the CDC said. Norovirus can also be referred to as a …

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Women are less likely to die when treated by female …

WEBHospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal …

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8 confirmed cases of measles. Philly health officials urge …

WEBWhere measles exposures occurred in Philly. The Health Department has been working to contact anyone who was at the following locations to let them know they …

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Biden Appoints Dr. Ala Stanford as an HHS Regional …

WEBAntrell Tyson was named the HHS director of Region 4 and Janine Boyd was named director of Region 5. Dr. Stanford has been a practicing physician for more than …

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What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it …

WEBThe symptoms of an enlarged prostate can include frequent urination and needing to get up many times in the night to pee. A man might have trouble getting …

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Allentown ranks No. 1 among U.S. cities for asthma, report says

WEBAsthma is a chronic health problem for many people and one Pennsylvania city has been named the asthma capital of the U.S. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation …

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Officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Northeast Philly

WEBIf you need assistance you can contact the Health Department at 215-685-5488, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It …

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New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center officially shuts down

WEBHealth officials announced the New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center has closed. The call center was used to help answer questions on COVID-19 vaccines …

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What is malaria and how does it spread

WEBThe CDC says malaria is one of the world’s most severe public health problems. Here’s what you need to know about this dangerous disease.

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Harvard nutritionist: The No. 1 nutrient you need for a healthy …

WEBThere is no one-size-fits-all way to prevent dementia. That said, a vast number of studies have isolated certain nutrients that may help prevent the loss of cognitive …

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Gloucester County, NJ, launches special needs registry for law

WEBNJ county launching special needs registry. Here's how it will work Gloucester County is hosting a resource fair Saturday, April 27, 2024, to launch the Special Needs …

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Olive Garden worker in South Jersey tests positive for Hepatitis A

WEBAn Olive Garden food handler tested positive for Hepatitis A, according to the Gloucester County Department of Health. Officials said the employee worked while …

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Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have …

WEBThe announcement is another setback for the health officials at the Food and Drug Administration, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of …

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Aria Health, Thomas Jefferson University Complete Hospital Merger

WEBAria Health System and Thomas Jefferson University have finalized the health organizations' merger, creating a regional health care giant with more than 23,000 …

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UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files stolen in Change

WEBThe company also is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for people affected by the attack. UnitedHealth bought Change Healthcare in a roughly …

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Former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine Becomes …

WEBThe U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first …

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Worker accused of posing as nurse, assaulting urgent care patient

WEBA medical assistant at a Montgomery County urgent care facility is accused of posing as a nurse while performing sexually-related exams and hitting on at least two …

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More than 50 arrested in dismantling of NJ cockfighting ring

WEBMore than four dozen people face criminal charges in connection to an illegal cockfighting ring at the Jersey Shore. 51 people were arrested and more than …

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O.J. Simpson’s cause of death revealed – NBC10 Philadelphia

WEBNew details have emerged about O.J. Simpson's passing. Two weeks after the former NFL player—who was better known later in life for his 1995 trial for the murders …

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Nebraska and Iowa residents assessing tornado damages

WEBThe tornado damage started Friday afternoon near Lincoln, Nebraska. An industrial building in Lancaster County was hit, causing it to collapse with 70 people inside.

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Climate change could cost Americans born in 2024 nearly …

WEBThe warming planet is proving costly for many Americans. U.S. weather and climate disasters cost more than $600 billion between 2018 and 2022 — a record figure, …

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Bob Casey, David McCormick ready to debate for Pa. Senate seat – …

WEBIn Pennsylvania’s last five U.S. Senate contests since then, debates have not been a major feature. All of those debates took place in mid to late October, with two …

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Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Coastal Flooding to Hit Area – …

WEBA coastal flood warning is in effect from through 1 a.m. Saturday for Philadelphia, Delaware and lower Bucks counties in Pennsylvania, Gloucester, Mercer, …

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