Preventing Elder Falls In Roxborough

A new program aims to provide Roxborough residents over 60 with vital information about preventing falls and overall wellness.

Philadelphia Ranked Least Healthy County In Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County is the most unhealthy area in the entire state. Find out why.

49 Teams to Participate in Philly U Relay for Life

170 people have already raised more than $4,000 for the Philadelphia University Relay For Life.

On Roe V Wade Anniversary, Philly Archbishop Calls Abortion 'Homicide'

Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood advocates gathered in Center City to show their support for the decision. Where do you fall on the issue?

Roxborough Doc Among the Top 100 Physician Leaders

Congratulations!

Cedric The Entertainer Talks Diabetes In Germantown

“We know that diabetes strikes 29 million and that 18 million are undiagnosed."

Roxborough Care Center Works To Improve Lives For Seniors

A Roxborough care center wants to help seniors to live independently for longer.

Roxborough Man, Lost To Lung Cancer, Not Forgotten By Family

John Helig's family is determined to help ensure other families don't have to go through what his family went through.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital Graded In New National Ranking

The number of poorly rated hospitals across the country doubled. How did your hospital stack up?

Where To Get A Flu Shot For Free Near Roxborough

It's flu season already.

Roxborough Hospital's Heart Disease Information Event is Wednesday night

"Red" event starts at 6 p.m. at Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

Roxborough Memorial Hospital Plans Heart Disease Information Event

"Red" event set for Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center Sept. 30

Boy Receives Groundbreaking Hand Transplants At CHOP

At 8 years old, Maryland resident Zion Harvey is believed be the youngest bilateral double hand transplant recipient in history.

Lyme Disease On The Rise In Pennsylvania: CDC Study

Incidents of Lyme disease are on the rise, according to a new report from the Centers For Disease Control.

E.Coli Concerns Prompt Massive Bottled Water Recall

The company that supplies Giant, Wegmans, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, Acme and others with bottled water has issued a recall because of E.coli.

Study: Area Hospitals Overcharging Out-of-Network Patients

Seven hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania mark up prices more than 10 times the cost allowed by Medicare, according to a new study.

How Fat Is Roxborough?

The area's obesity and well-being have been analyzed in a new Gallup survey.

Study: Philadelphia Hospital Revenue Margins Down in 2014

A majority of the hospitals in Philadelphia and surrounding regions recorded large profits, but many took a hit from climbing expenses.

What Is The Most Distinctive Cause Of Death In Roxborough?

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control lists the most unusual - the most definitive - ways to die in each state in the country.

State Awards West Nile Virus Control Grant to Philadelphia

County officials will receive more than $240,000 for education, surveillance and insecticide programs.

Manayunk Fitness Center Wants to Break Sit-Up Record

Never Give Up Training needs volunteers to register for its attempt to break the Guiness World Record for most simultaneous sit-ups.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital Ranked Above Average by National Survey

According to the new survey, 16 of the 28 hospitals in Philadelphia and western suburbs scored a B or higher.

Main Street Manayunk Hosting 1-Mile Race

The 5280 Race series comes to Manayunk in May, with the finish line at the PLAY festival.

PHOTOS: Philadelphia Flower Show Opens

This year’s Philadelphia Flower Show opened Saturday and goes through March 8.

#TheDress That Broke the Internet Wanted by Philly Police

Blue and black or white and gold? Blue and black or white and gold? Blue and black or white and gold? Can we stop it already!?

Natural Gas Usage Breaks Records as Residents Cope With the Cold

We used a record-breaking amount of natural gas to heat our homes during last week’s brutal cold, PECO said.

How to Keep Warm During the 'Polar Plunge'

Temperatures throughout much of the Philadelphia region will plummet to the single digits and even below zero on Sunday.

How to Protect Your Pipes as Record-Breaking Cold Approaches

A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding and serious structural damage.

New Survey Shows Top Toys This Holiday Season

Barbie had a good run, but she’s not the doll little girls are clamoring for, a National Retail Federation survey shows.

What Are The Most Common Baby Names of 2014?

Find out if your baby’s name makes the list.

Yummy! How to Roast the Perfect Pumpkin Seed

Adding a little spice to an autumn favorite.

Healthy Perspectives on Aging

We have a choice and can decide to change our approach to one that is healthier, especially if we allow our thought to grow more spiritual.

Archbishop Chaput: Europe, America And Religious Freedom

Lyme-light on Lyme disease! By: Jennifer Jones, VMD Animedic Veterinary Services

Archbishop Chaput: When 'God Is Love' Has A Human Face

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Manayunk

Saving Public Property

Archbishop Chaput: Pentecost 2014 and the Birthday of the Church

Archbishop Chaput: Catholic Witness and the March for Marriage

Archbishop Chaput: Preserving The 'Vital' Sources Of Our Humanity