Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to […]
Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December. […]
Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their […]
Months of social isolation and increased stress have put a strain on many people’s mental and emotional well-being. […]
Optometrists offices have implemented new procedures for keeping patients safe, even as more people complain about screen-related eye strain. […]
Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]
Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19. […]
Physical therapists have been seeing more clients virtually. It has been an adjustment for both therapists and their clients. […]
As Halloween approaches, government officials, health professionals, parents, and kids are all preparing for the ways trick-or-treating will be different this year. “If COVID doesn’t get better, I’ll be watching a movie with my family,” […]
A new yoga teacher, Kristina Murray, was excited to start her career when the coronavirus shut everything down. She has since taken on new classes, trying to reach students wherever they are. […]
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