Medicare Support Centers Launch at Philadelphia CVS HealthHUB

No-cost education and support available for plan selection, maximizing benefits

Vaccine Mandate Begins For Philly Healthcare Workers, Higher Ed

See full details of the city's coronavirus vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and higher education institutions that's effective now.

Solutions On The Horizon After Year-Long Rat Infestation In Philadelphia Neighborhood

Action is being taken after CBS3 reported Tuesday on this story.

Rat Infestation Has Germantown Residents Begging City For Help

A Philadelphia neighborhood has a rat infestation that will make your skin crawl. “It's a big problem,” one resident said.

Philadelphia Health Officials Prepare For Child Vaccinations As Pfizer Seeks FDA Authorization For Children Under 12

Pfizer and BioNTech say the research shows younger children should get a third of the dose that has been given to those over 12-years-old.

Delaware County Officials Sounding Alarm After Highest Number Of Early Syphilis Cases Reported In 2 Decades

“Individuals under the age of 30 account for the higher percentage of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.”

Philadelphia Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Raises $61,549

Virtual celebration honored prostate cancer patients, survivors and caregivers while raising money to support patients during COVID-19

COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Start Saturday In Philly

Pfizer booster doses will be available anywhere Pfizer vaccine is being administered in the City of Philadelphia starting Saturday.

Free Public Dental Clinic Being Held Friday, Saturday At Temple

Both kids and adults can get examinations, fillings, cleanings, extractions, root canal treatments, and limited denture care. Details here.

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Launches New Mobile Screening Unit In Philadelphia

The mobile screening unit is equipped to perform mammographies.

How Philadelphia Residents Can Lower Their Cholesterol

Work to better maintain your cholesterol levels with regular exercise, a healthy diet and helpful tools such as GoodRx.

Police: 1-Year-Old Girl Administered Naloxone After Falling Unresponsive Inside North Philadelphia Dunkin'

The baby and both parents were transported to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where the girl was administered Narcan.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Ventilator Use Up In Philly

Even though the city's positive testing rate saw a decrease, hospitalizations and ventilator use saw an increase since late last week.

1,214 Drug Overdose Deaths Reported In Philadelphia Last Year

The findings of Philadelphia's inaugural OD Stat Annual Report show a majority of overdose deaths in 2020 involved heroin or opioids.

Coronavirus May Be Peaking In Philadelphia: Health Officials

The city's positive testing rate and average daily new cases have decreased in recent weeks, health officials said Thursday.

Penn Medicine Researcher Who Found Treatment For His Own Rare Disease Hopes To Find Treatment For COVID-19

“This is the list of drugs that look most promising,” Penn Medicine Dr. David Fajgenbaum said.

Montgomery County Recommending Masks Outdoors In Certain Situations Beginning Labor Day

This recommendation does not apply while people are actively participating in sports practice or events.

New Study Looks at Link Between Genes and Prostate Cancer

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University seeking prostate cancer patients with specific inherited genetic factors.

Parents To Rally At Masterman School Citing Unsafe Conditions

They say they want documented proof that all damaged asbestos was removed from the school.

City Of Philadelphia Provides Update On Coronavirus For August 19

In the last two weeks, seven percent of coronavirus tests in Philadelphia have come back positive.

Flu Shots Now Available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

Nearly three quarters of Americans say they plan to get a flu shot this year; 45% planning on getting their vaccine at a retail pharmacy

School District Of Philadelphia Students Vaccinated At Philadelphia Zoo

The School District of Philadelphia is teaming up with CHOP to provide the Pfizer vaccine to students 12 and older ahead of the school year.

Philly Schools, Zoo, Chop Teaming Up For Vaccination Event

Stop by the Philadelphia Zoo Tuesday to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine then tour the zoo free of charge.

Pennsylvania Health Department Notifies All COVID Vaccine Providers About Booster Shots

The CDC recently approved third doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for those who are moderate to severely immunocompromised.

Philadelphia's New Mask Mandate Could Put Weddings In Jeopardy, Families Say

Philadelphia has turned red on the Covid transmission map. That means the highest level of community spread.

Philly Issues COVID Vaccine Mandate For Health Care, Colleges

Philly is implementing new coronavirus vaccine mandates for health care workers and institutions of higher learning.

Mask Mandate Comes Back In Philadelphia

The new mandate affects all businesses and institutions that are not requiring proof of vaccination. See details of the new mandate here.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Rising In Philly

Philadelphia is now averaging 180 new cases per day over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the health department.

New Jersey Announce Indoor Mask Mandate For Schools

The rule applies to teachers, staff and students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Gov. Tom Wolf: Pennsylvania Will Not Issue Indoor Mask Mandate For Schools Like New Jersey

“I think the school districts in Pennsylvania have to decide what they want to do,” Wolf said.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Philadelphia Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Philadelphia County.

Type 2 Diabetes More Severe For Children Than Adults, CHOP Study Finds

Researchers in Philadelphia researchers say it's important to treat the disease aggressively and early, ideally at the pre-diabetic stage.

No Vaccine Mandate In Philly, Mask Mandate Possible: Health Dept

Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said Tuesday while there is no mask mandate now, the city could issue on as cases rise.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Cases Increasing In Philadelphia

More people are being hospitalized and testing positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, according to health officials.

Cleanup Continues After Water Main Break Sends Water Gushing Down Street In Queen Village

There are many streets in Queen Village dealing with the aftermath of this water main break.

A Chat With: Philly Unknown Founder Britt James Carpenter Working To Change Stigma Of Opioid Use

"I had broken my shoulder in five places and it was just a painful recovery, it was a long recovery, and a long road of therapy."

Are Masks Back? Philly Urging All To Wear Them As Cases Rise

Coronavirus cases are on the uptick in Pennsylvania thanks to the delta variant, as new cases went from 907 to 1,480 over the past week.

Philadelphia Residents Torn Over Indoor Mask Suggestion

On Thursday, the city's top doctors said they recommended masks in indoor public spaces – whether or not they are vaccinated.

Philly Health Officials Urge Everyone Wear Masks Indoors

With the Delta Variant of the coronavirus causing more cases, health officials recommend everyone wear masks in all public indoor spaces.

North Philly To Be Sprayed For Mosquitoes Tuesday

Certain mosquito species carry West Nile virus, which can cause West Nile encephalitis, and an infection that can cause brain inflammation.