I will be dating myself when I say that I grew up at a time before sunscreen was really a thing. It was a thing if you counted Bain de …
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Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution, Jefferson doctor says
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe risk of Ebola infection is “probably low” for people in the United States, but Americans planning to travel to one of the African countries impacted by the outbreak may …
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Health & Fitness
Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsPatients of a Rittenhouse dental clinic are being instructed to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, because the license of its dentist has been suspended due to …
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Health & Fitness
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsEnrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are …
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Health & Fitness
Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsJefferson Methodist Hospital was evacuated Tuesday night due to a power outage caused by flooding issues. About 150 patients were transferred to other medical facilities, NBC10 reported. The hospital in …
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American doctor being treated for Ebola works for missionary organization based in Philly suburbs
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsThe American doctor who has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo works for Serge, an international Christian mission organization based in Montgomery County. Dr. Peter Stafford, …
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Health & Fitness
Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsNearly 1 in 3 children in the United States have diagnosed mental health or behavioral disorders, but only half of them are accessing needed treatment. As a result, more families …
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Philly News
First look inside the revamped Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsAfter nearly two years of planning and construction, Stateside Live! got a perfect, sunny Friday to unveil the $20 million renovation of the entertainment hub at the Sports Complex in …
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Philly News
Mayor Parker says hospitality leaders back her proposed hotel tax hike. Three major tourism groups say they don’t
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsThree tourism groups come out in opposition to Mayor Cherelle Parker‘s revised hotel tax proposal on Friday — two days after she said it had the backing of the hospitality …
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South Jersey carnival canceled after fights broke out on opening night
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe final days of the Roebling Carnival in Burlington County were canceled after five attendees, including four teenagers, were arrested for fighting Wednesday. Multiple fights broke out at the carnival …