New Guidelines Rein In Prescription Pain Drugs in Pa. Emergency Rooms
Dr. Ted Christopher was on the governor's task force creating new statewide guidelines for how pain drugs should be administered in emergency departments throughout Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Ted Christopher was on the governor's task force creating new statewide guidelines for how pain drugs should be administered in emergency departments throughout Pennsylvania.
At Vogt Playground, in the city's Tacony section, 8- to 12-year-olds celebrated the end of the six-week "Philly Play" summer camp series by going head-to-head in a variety of sports and activities.
"This is Bebashi's fifth annual Breast Fest," said Shaina Mitchell, the Philadelphia-based black empowerment organization's breast cancer prevention specialist.
The Ice Bucket Challenge is going viral across social media and it's led to a surge in donations for Lou Gehrig's Disease research and awareness
Robin Williams had a long history of depression and substance abuse, which can lead to suicide. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on his age possibly being a factor too.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America present the games each year, open to military vets who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, or neurological problems.
The Center for the Urban Child opens next month at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on it , and how a local hospital is trying to make it work even better.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey have their first human cases of West Nile Virus this year, and they're both from our area.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued new guidelines for food manufacturers. Foods that are labeled "gluten-free" can no longer contain more than 20 parts per million of gluten.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo parlors, their customers and those buying at-home tattoo kits that not all tattoo ink is safe.
When the Philadelphia wedding community heard about a terminally ill man and his love story, they had to help.
Throughout the years, epidemics and plagues have shaken up societies and cultures around the world.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has one family's story.
A bat removed from a home in Winslow Township has tested positive for rabies. The family has been advised to seek rabies prophylaxis.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
A woman was wounded in a shooting in North Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, police said.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
A 58-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
A woman was wounded in a shooting in North Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, police said.
A 58-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
Members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian community unveiled a large outdoor painting created by artists, soldiers and children.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Thousands of people hit the streets of Philadelphia Sunday morning for the LOVE Run Half-Marathon and 7K.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of an unsettled week.
Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican for Palm Sunday.
Concern is growing that the military campaign in Iran could soon include American troops on the ground.
No injuries were reported due to the fire.