Health News – Metro Philadelphia

Nurses Week

Health

Deals, specials and more to celebrate Nurses Week

By Zach Ciavolella

Florence Nightingale medicine

Health

Florence Nightingale’s legacy: The nurse who revolutionized public health and medical science

By Melissa Pritchard, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Old City

Stratus Rooftop Lounge launches yoga and healing series

By Metro Philadelphia

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Northeast Philadelphia

Wellness, wisdom and community shine at Healthy Aging Expo

By Melissa Mitman

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Avenue of the Arts

Fun things to do in Philly this weekend

By Molly Given

Medical marijuana

Health

Is medical marijuana the right treatment for you? Here’s what you need to know

By Tracey Romero

Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo

Health

Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo comes to Philadelphia for day of education, empowerment

By Metro Philadelphia

measles Philadelphia

Health

Potential measles exposure reported in Philadelphia

By Metro Philadelphia

Measles outbreaks

Health

Measles outbreaks spread nationwide — what you need to know

By Tracey Romero

HIV

Health

Aging with HIV: Challenges, risks and strategies for healthier lives in Philadelphia

By Tracey Romero

Kennedy

Health

In Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the US has put a conspiracy theorist in charge of public health

By Hassan Vally, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

city Hepatitis

Health

City releases report on Hepatitis, encourages residents to get tested

By Metro Philadelphia

fentanyl

Health

Fentanyl 101: What it is, overdose prevention, and where to find help

By A.D. Amorosi

wellness philly 2025

Andorra

Kick off your wellness journey for 2025 at these Philly spots

By Molly Given

Fentanyl

Health

Op-ed: Fentanyl is killing thousands – it’s time to stop it

By Tim Lam, Registered Nurse at CHOP

Mpox vaccine bottles stand in a package on November 18, 2024.

Gay City News

U.S. reports first Clade I case of mpox

GARCES Foundation

Health

Chef Garces teams up with Virtua Health for video series on nutritional cooking

By Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia climate

Health

Election fatigue is real. Here are ways Philadelphians can escape the political noise

By Molly Given

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

Gay City News

Biden administration looks to require insurance coverage of injectable PrEP

vaccine

Health

Pennsylvanians urged to get updated vaccines as respiratory virus season begins

By Metro Philadelphia

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