NJ nonprofit celebrates passage of bill guaranteeing moms a right to a doula in hospital
A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
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A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
A survey from the Cleveland Clinic found 72 % of men would rather do household chores than see a doctor and only 50% of men even consider getting a physical. pancreatitis-vs-pancreatic-cancer
Ramon Garcia, a former medical assistant at Carbon Health Urgent Care in Jenkintown, is accused of impersonating a nurse and sexually assaulting two patients. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Temple University Hospital is part of a new nationwide study of a drug to prevent or treat a rare heart condition that happens to pregnant women and new mothers. This study could help improve the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women in Philadelphia. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The South Jersey construction worker said it took years to figure out what was wrong. Wanting an alternative to medications, he decided to try deep brain stimulation.
The avian flu infecting humans is low right now, but as long as the avian flu is spreading to other animals, there's a risk it could spread to people.
The CDC says people who work closely with birds may be at higher risk of getting avian flu and should take precautions.
Dr. Theresa Pazionis is Temple University Hospital's first and only female spine surgeon.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The measles outbreak in Philadelphia has ended but another virus is surging in the region. Plus, hospitals around the area welcomed babies born on Leap Day. These stories and more in this week's Health Watch from CBS News Philadelphia.
A family in Chester County pushed for the DOMinate Epilepsy Law that passed in Pennsylvania to train teachers how to recognize and respond to epileptic seizures.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
Virtua Voorhees Hospital had a Leap Day birthday party Thursday to welcome their little leapsters. They could set a new record.
The show called "Most Likely Not To..." was created by people with a rare disease and will be livestreaming on Thursday which is Rare Disease Day.
Like Amy Schumer, Marie Conley is speaking out about her health to help others.
Marie Conley is opening up about her experience being diagnosed with Cushing syndrome and why she's advocating for people with rare diseases. Amy Schumer has also discussed her experience with the rare disease.
As of late, the founder and CEO of Ko12 Kids School said fewer students have been coming through the doors.
You might have heard or possibly dealt with it: the stomach bug that is going around. More and more students and teachers have been calling out sick with the norovirus. Eva Anderson reports on how it's impacting schools.
According to health officials, 93% of Philadelphians are up-to-date on their measles vaccine so the outbreak didn't spread further.
Trevor Ogborn recently celebrated his third birthday after spending nearly his entire first year of life at CHOP.
People who contact the virus will often experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.
Thousands of young gymnasts gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to compete in the 16th annual Pink Invitational -- the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Unite for HER.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
After Philadelphia region wakes up to temperatures in the 30s and 40s, highs will only make it into the mid-50s today, well below average for this time of the year.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
Sixers' VJ Edgecombe has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, alongside Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
After Philadelphia region wakes up to temperatures in the 30s and 40s, highs will only make it into the mid-50s today, well below average for this time of the year.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
A Temple University student was chased into the lobby of Morgan Hall South by a group of minors and assaulted early Sunday morning, police said.
A man was stabbed to death in South Philadelphia Saturday afternoon in the area of Dickinson Square Park, police said.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
Sixers' VJ Edgecombe has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, alongside Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
While Heart and Soul'd, a consignment shop founded by sisters Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini, sells donated clothing, accessories and home goods, its true mission goes far beyond resale. After covering expenses, the profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families in and around Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert in the region. Officials urged people to move to higher ground and look out for landslides and additional earthquakes later in the week.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said. The explosion and fire happened at around 8:30 a.m. at a home in Lamar Township, Clinton County, which is roughly 35 miles from State College.
The Roots Picnic is heading to the UK for a two-day show at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London. Headliners include Nas, Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild.
Bill Kelly says Monday will be cold and breezy in the Philadelphia region, while even colder temps are on the way. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.