Thomas Jefferson University is opening a regional campus of its Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware, an effort that will result in the state’s first medical school. Jefferson beat out …
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As a child of the ’80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsI 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 10 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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Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
by myphillyconnection 10 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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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
by myphillyconnection 10 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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Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation
by myphillyconnection 10 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 11 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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Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows
by myphillyconnection 12 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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Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsAbout half of U.S. adults get health information from social media influencers and podcasts – even though the majority of these influencers do not identify themselves as health care professionals, …
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Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsSince his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated, or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry. No surprise. About 60% …