Pennsylvania doctors reflect 5 years after COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors say the COVID vaccine, which was created in Philadelphia, substantially changed the course of the pandemic.
Riddle Hospital president encourages more women to join her field
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
Boy gets treatment for rare bone condition at Nemours Children's Hospital
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
Prospect Medical Holdings warns of possible shutdown of Crozer Health
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to save lives in North Philly
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
Health Jawn at CCP offers free tampons, condoms and more for students
Everything from condoms, to pregnancy tests and tampons are stocked in the Community College of Philadelphia's latest vending machine – and it's all free.
Measles case in Montgomery County under investigation, officials say
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
Concerns grow over Trump administration's plan to cut medical research funding
Doctors say millions of people take medications that resulted from years of research and the pending research cuts have many worried.
Research links ocean microplastics and disabilities in people near coasts
There's a growing body of research that shows microplastics from broken-down plastic trash can affect health.
Pa. twins born during pandemic celebrate 5th birthday after spending time in NICU
A milestone birthday celebration was held this weekend for a Montgomery County family hard hit during the pandemic lockdown.
Virtua doctor breaks down what health conditions are plaguing Pope Francis
Doctors say the pope's health situation is complicated because he had part of his lung removed in his 20s. Currently, his medical team is managing a number of issues.
Penn's first Black woman to graduate from its med school reflects on legacy
Dr. Arlene Bennett was a pioneer for Black women at Penn's medical school after being the first to graduate in 1964.
Prostate cancer survivor shares his journey to fight alarming disparities
A new report shows while cancer death rates among Black people are declining, they remain higher than other racial and ethnic groups.
Main Line Health monitors new mothers with high blood pressure remotely
Maternal mortality is often a result of women not being able to get to a doctor's office for monitoring routinely.
New mural at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children raises mental health awareness
North Philadelphia came together to use art as a tool to bring light to a dark subject with a mural focused on mental health awareness.