Health: Pa. Nurses Union Concerned Regional Hospitals Aren't Ready For Ebola
The nurses union wants a single Ebola treatment center designated in the region and better training for medical personnel.
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The nurses union wants a single Ebola treatment center designated in the region and better training for medical personnel.
On Monday, PHL released a statement that says it "continues to coordinate" with the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify travelers arriving in Philadelphia displaying symptoms of illness.
Health professionals from a variety of fields will be on hand on Saturday, October 18 at the Living Hope Fellowship on East Lycoming Street in North Philadelphia for a free health fair.
A company running several local charter schools is reversing the trend of removing nurses from schools.
The region's largest insurer has hired a company to explain benefits to its customers.
With Ebola and Enertovirus making headlines every day, it's hard not to be concerned. A free event opens to the public later this month on Penn's campus that will explore things like how viruses evolve and spread.
New Jersey officials have issued a mandatory quarantine order for members of an NBC crew that was exposed to a cameraman with Ebola after they said a voluntary 21-day isolation agreement was violated.
Because Eli loved the first day of school, with its new backpack and special outfit, within days, the Wallers thought a foundation that helps children with special needs in school would be a wonderful way to honor Eli.
"This is an evolving process, so our response is developing as the scope of the situation arises," says Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, CEO of the Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Christie said Thursday he's concerned about the outbreak, but that authorities are working quickly to put precautions in place.
The city's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services participated in National Depression Screening Day by setting up screening locations around the city.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that would require employers in the state to offer workers paid sick leave — a requirement that's been gaining some momentum.
The Ebola crisis is prompting Philadelphia City Council to plan a hearing on this region's ability to respond to a pandemic.
The Senate unanimously passed a Krabbe disease screening bill on Wednesday.
Thousands of doctors who know all about Ebola, an infectious disease, are meeting in Philadelphia. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie sits down with one doctor who just got back from Africa treating those sickened by the disease.
Decomposed human remains were found inside a home in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
Clementon Park and Splash World is going up for sale after plans to close for good following the 2026 season.
Decomposed human remains were found inside a home in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Clementon Park and Splash World is going up for sale after plans to close for good following the 2026 season.
A man in Ocean County, New Jersey, who was found with a knife in his chest, was charged with his wife's murder, police said.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
If you want to save on everything from kids clothes to strollers, this is for you. The Just Between Friends consignment sale kicked off on Wednesday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The beloved toy company American Girl is celebrating 40 years. Reporter Liz Crawford explores the connection between one of the original dolls and the city of Philadelphia.
Mural Arts Philadelphia, Impact Services and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office teamed up on small triangular murals brightening up the area under the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows two suspected car thieves crashing into each other while fleeing police officers in Northeast Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
The price of a gallon of gas in Philadelphia jumped 7 cents overnight as oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
