Philly trans community fears Trump administration will restrict gender-affirming care
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
Watch CBS News
Stephanie Stahl, CBS Philadelphia's Emmy-Award-winning health reporter, is featured daily on newscasts and her weekend Health Watch show on our streaming platform.
As one of the television industry's most respected medical reporters, Stahl has been recognized by community and health organizations alike for her hard-hitting yet compassionate approach to her beat, an approach that has changed lives and influenced medical practices.
Stahl's reporting has earned her high honors in both the television industry and medical field. In addition to 13 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards, she's a member of the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.
Stahl received the prestigious Diamond Award from Temple University Hospital's Auxiliary for her "dedication to excellence, her professional and personal integrity, and her deep sense of compassion for others." The Pennsylvania Public Health Association honored her with its 2000 Media Award; the local chapter of the American Liver Foundation named Stahl its Media Professional of the Year and the Cardiovascular Institute presented her with its Leadership Award for "positively impacting the health of the Delaware Valley."
She is also involved with community and station efforts, including Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities. She serves on the board of the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and is a mentor with Women of Tomorrow at Carver High School.
Stahl and her husband, Jim, reside in Montgomery County outside of Philadelphia. They have a son, Matthew, who works in professional sports management.
Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and X.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
Philip Alexander Diaz died during a family vacation on Thanksgiving 2023. Now, his family is sending his ashes to space on a memorial flight.
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer after an evaluation found a "small nodule."
A new device uses a tickle of the tongue to help patients overcome tinnitus.
Allow us to reintroduce you to Amanda McGrory, the seven-time Paralympic medalist who earned her wings at the Variety Camp in Montgomery County.
Villanova University alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and succeeds Pope Francis.
Dr. Johnathan Whetstine researches cancer treatments at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center — a battle that's personal for him.
Students and faculty at Jefferson in Philadelphia are using stickers to educate about the dangers of drug abuse and how to find help.
A new program in Philadelphia is helping substance abuse patients transition out of the the hospital and continue their recovery journey.
Preparations are underway for the Broad Street Run, the largest 10-mile race in the country, with 40,000 runners expected.
A Norristown family is grateful that their favorite team, through its autism foundation, is helping to fund breakthrough research that could be a game changer.
Joshua Barlow will be running in honor of his mother, grandmother and aunt in Sunday's Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
The first patient to receive a new gene therapy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now living pain-free for the first time.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.