Medicare's Wellness Program
If you are on Medicare there are many health benefits you might not be aware of and they are designed to help keep you healthy.
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If you are on Medicare there are many health benefits you might not be aware of and they are designed to help keep you healthy.
The National Center for Health Statistics keeps records on those who are insured and uninsured and, as the country starts to rework its approach to health care, it is interesting to look at the numbers.
What The Affordable Care Act Means For Pennsylvanians
What The Affordable Care Act Means For New Jerseyans
What The Affordable Care Act Means For Delawareans
Philly's strengths include the concentration of well-regarded educational institutions and the city as a center for health care and medical research.
There are entrepreneurs out there who are working to develop technology revolving around the smart phone to help with healthcare.
Governor Corbett is getting hit from both sides after unveiling his proposal to expand access to health care using federal Medicaid dollars.
Non compliance is the medical term used for when patients don't follow through with what the doctor has advised or prescribed. Usually, poor communication is to blame.
In recent years, quality has become a buzzword in healthcare. But 'quality' is increasingly being linked with saving money, and that might not be best for patients.
When it comes to making you healthier (and controlling the cost of your health care), what works better -- incentives or penalties?
Post exposure prophylaxis - or PEP - is important, especially for people who work in any area of health care.
Would you like to see your doctor via Skype?
The new Patient's Bill of Rights protects many basic rights of Americans when it comes to personal health care and dealing with insurance companies.
While America has the most expensive health care system in the world, Americans do not live longer or have better health than people in most other developed countries.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has honored the doctors and staff members who have implemented a hospital-wide HIV testing program for patients.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, hopeful parents are turning to the internet to fund adoptions and fertility treatments.
A bill that would allow health care professionals to apologize for a mistake without it being admissible in court as evidence of liability has the approval of Pennsylvania state senators.
With just months to go before the Affordable Care Act takes effect, unions that provide health care for members are facing a potentially damaging problem. Their health plans aren't eligible for all the law's benefits.
Some of the most important time a patient spends with a physician is when a doctor and patient can talk - but the doctor doesn't get paid for that.
A new report from an independent agency created by the state legislature, and a warning from the state welfare secretary, add to the debate over whether Pennsylvania should opt for Medicaid expansion under the new federal health care law.
When it comes to health care, you might think that heart disease or cancer cost the most. In actuality, the most expensive condition to treat is dementia.
It is called the patient-centered medical home and it is one if the hottest concepts in medicine.
When people talk about the changes in healthcare, words like transformation and innovation are thrown around. As a patient, that sounds pretty good. But another word, one that is more foreboding, is also being used - it is disruption.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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.
New Jersey is cracking down on large corporations by imposing fees when their low-income employees rely on Medicaid rather than company health insurance.
In addition to the heat, keep your eyes to the skies and ears up listening for thunder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Despite extreme heat that delayed the start of the show by an hour, hundreds of people packed Independence Mall on Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert, kicking off the Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei reports.
The heat wave gripping the Philadelphia region is dangerous for high risk individuals, including children. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Experts weigh in about making the Fourth of July celebrations enjoyable for people and their pets. Tammie Souza reports.