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Maine Cat Owner Sues Gloucester County's Wedgewood Pharmacy Over Recalled Meds

A Maine woman who says her sick cat kept failing to improve on thyroid medication has filed a proposed class action against Wedgewood Pharmacy, the Gloucester County compounding giant now in the middle of a sprawling nationwide drug recall. The suit, filed in the name of Nancy Wolach, demands more than $5 million and seeks to represent consumers who bought any of the medications now being pulled from the market.

Gloucester County, NJ · 1h
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NJ.com

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Flu surge hits ERs early as N.J. cases nearly double in a week

The New Jersey Department of Health is reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, with sick patients showing up in growing numbers to emergency rooms, doctor’s offices and hospitals across the state. “We are very busy right now,” said Dr. Christina Melchionne Miseo, pediatric emergency medicine...

New Jersey · 2d
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Morning Honey

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‘Numbers and books became people’: Traditional midwife, who delivered nearly 2,000 babies, changes stance on vaccines after treating pregnant women with measles

Roberta Devers, a Pennsylvania midwife who has delivered nearly 2,000 babies over her 38-year career, has reconsidered her stance on vaccines. Her opinion changed after an outbreak devastated families in Lancaster County. Traditional midwife explains why her view on vaccines changed Devers reportedly admitted that she once struggled to determine whether vaccines offered more benefits...

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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New GIANT Opens in Chester County’s Sadsbury Township with an Immunization-Ready Pharmacy and a Hot Food Bar

The GIANT Company opened a new 60,000-square-foot supermarket at The Shoppes of Sadsbury on Nov. 6, giving western Chester County shoppers a full-service grocery store with an in-store pharmacy and an immunization room, according to the company's announcement. The store at 880 Nova Way in Sadsbury Township is GIANT's 14th in Chester County.

Chester County, PA · 2d

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St. Luke’s Completes 4-Year Emergency Room Expansion at Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem today announced the completion of its four-year, $17 million Emergency Room (ER) expansion and renovation project, which added over 5,000 square feet of space to the existing ER, creating new and refreshed spaces for adult and pediatric emergency care. The completed ER at...

Bethlehem, PA · 3d

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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 2d

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Lankenau Medical Center Wins First Gift of Life Award After 67% Jump in Organ Donors

Fifteen people became organ donors at Lankenau Medical Center during the latest award period. That is a 67 percent increase over the same period a year earlier. The jump helped the Wynnewood hospital earn its first Gift of Life Award. Gift of Life Donor Program and the Hospital and Healthsystem...

Wynnewood, PA · 2d

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New Jersey compounding pharmacy working to pick up where another has left off in Lehigh County

GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...

Lehigh County, PA · 7h

South Jersey Media

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Jefferson Health honors colleagues with BEE & DAISY Awards

Jefferson Health recently recognized five caregivers at its Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township hospitals with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and BEE (Being Extraordinary Everyday) Award honors for their compassionate care and commitment to patients and families. Their nominations highlighted attentive care, respect for patient preferences, and thoughtful gestures that brought comfort and reassurance. […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

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America’s oldest hospital and the future of brain science

Growing from its origins in progressive mental health care, Pennsylvania Hospital is shaping the future of advanced care for neurological diseases. In 1751, Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond opened Pennsylvania Hospital with a promise to provide compassionate care to people in need—including patients with mental ailments. At a time when mental illness was viewed through a lens of superstition or moral failing, Pennsylvania Hospital’s Dr. Benjamin Rush argued that patients were not possessed but suffering from diseases of the mind. His ideas helped lay the foundation for modern psychiatry and cemented Pennsylvania Hospital’s reputation as a leader in treating disorders of the mind and brain.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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House Calls, Word of Mouth are Chester County’s Measles Vaccine Strategy for Amish

In Chester County’s Amish communities, a single vaccination visit often leads to the next one. Dale Weiser, clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, has been bringing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine directly to Amish homes since August, reports Maria Godoy for NPR. She has...

Chester County, PA · 3d

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New Allentown VA Clinic Doubles Space, Targets Summer 2029 for First Patients

The Department of Veterans Affairs has signed a lease for a new outpatient clinic in Allentown, a facility nearly double the size of what currently serves the region's veterans. The clinic, planned for 935 Blue Barn Road in Upper Macungie Township, is expected to see its first patients in summer 2029, with the VA aiming to complete construction and facility preparation by winter 2029.

Allentown, PA · 6h

MONTCO.Today

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Redeemer Health Bets Its Future on Senior Care as Holy Redeemer Hospital Heads for Sale

Redeemer Health plans to build its future around rehabilitation and senior care, even if Holy Redeemer Hospital does not survive, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Meadowbrook-based nonprofit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 1. Its board decided that leaving acute care offers the best chance...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

WHYY

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An eye out for vision loss: New Philly mobile van brings free eye disease screening directly to patients

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A large white van pulled up alongside the curb at a busy intersection in West Philadelphia on a recent Monday night. A 10-foot-tall image of an eye, with blues, greens and yellows coloring the iris, decorated the side of the vehicle.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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St. Luke’s launches vet’s health line

St. Luke’s University Health Network announces the launch of its new Veterans Health Care Navigation Line, a dedicated resource designed to simplify access to care and provide personalized guidance for veterans and their families. The service marks a significant step forward in the Network’s commitment to serving those who...

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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We’re Growing Up Later, Living Longer — So What’s Up Now, Doc?

Understanding the changing boundaries between pediatricians, general practitioners, and geriatricians in a shifting medical world. Pediatrician Alexis Lieberman recently got a request for help from a former patient. The 23-year-old needed a physical for her new job. Lieberman obliged. Though she typically sees patients up to the age of 21, she says their shift to a primary, adult-care physician isn’t always seamless. While other pediatric practices draw the line at age 18, she’s flexible with patients who have a tough time with the transition.

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

WHYY

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Philly patients with HIV more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Infectious disease doctor Aaron Richterman has treated patients with HIV in Philadelphia for many years. He would often hear patients say, “How am I supposed to take my medicine when I don’t have enough to eat?”

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

WHYY

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Camden County residents agree to tax increase to reduce sewage spills, preserve nature

Garden State outlook: Analysts explore what the Democratic victories mean for New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s relationship with the Trump administration and the state GOP’s future. Race recaps: Here’s a look at who won and who lost in the midterms, plus full results. The 2028 pivot: After...

Camden County, NJ · 4d

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Right at Home Offers Meaningful Senior Care on the Main Line

Joining the Navy in 2014, Ted Pease traveled the world on his way to becoming a lieutenant commander. After he left active duty, he found his way back to the area he loves. Raised in West Chester, the Malvern Prep alum is now the owner of Newtown Square’s Right at Home Main Line, a company that provides in-home care and assistance to seniors and adults.

Newtown Square, PA · 10d

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Pennsylvania Just Triggered a 50-Year-Old Law to Keep Jefferson Health In-Network

The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)

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