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Narberth (PA) Ambulance Now Providing ALS Intercept for Five Municipalities
Narberth Ambulance has reached an agreement with Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park and Tinicum Township to provide a paramedic intercept vehicle with Advanced Life Support. “The willingness to work across municipal boundaries, identify a shared need and develop a cooperative solution demonstrates what can be accomplished when communities and...
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Penn Med program provides support for high school students interested in nursing
Penn Medicine is attempting to ease Pennsylvania’s projected nursing shortage by offering an introductory program for high school students. The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is one of several initiatives in the area that are working towards bridging the impending shortage. It launched in January 2023 through a partnership with La Salle University, and supports high school juniors who are interested in pursuing nursing as a profession.
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A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
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Philadelphians embrace national diabetes prevention programs as health organizations search for sustainable funding
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Dottie Sloan’s front yard in the West Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia is a colorful landscape of flower beds and plants. She spends a lot of time out here maintaining her yard.
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BZ Orthodontics now accepting new patients for Fort Washington location
A Lansdale-based orthodontist is now scheduling new patients for its second location in Fort Washington, which is set to open in November. BZ Orthodontics, located on 456 E. Hancock Street in Lansdale, announced in September that it will be expanding to Fort Washington in the fall. The second office will be at 451 S. Bethlehem Pike (Suite 100), and openings will alternate on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Jefferson Health celebrates 10 years of Project SEARCH
As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Jefferson Health is celebrating a decade of working with Project SEARCH, an international, work-transition initiative for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jefferson introduced Project SEARCH at Cherry Hill in 2016 and expanded to Stratford and Washington Township in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Project SEARCH […]
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MCCC to Host October Vaccine Clinics in Pottstown and Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College will host two community vaccine clinics in October at its Pottstown and Blue Bell campuses, offering opportunities for students, employees, and area residents to receive seasonal vaccinations. The clinics, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 24, are open to the public and will provide...
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Health Department Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Several Pharmacies
The Chester County Health Department is notifying residents of a possible measles exposure that took place at the following locations on Sunday, October 4, 2026:. CVS 870 Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square 19348; between 10:45 AM – 3:00 PM. CVS 857 West Baltimore Pike, West Grove 19390; between 12:30 PM...
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Forever chemicals in Philadelphia, Montco creek
The state is warning anglers not to eat fish from the Wissahickon Creek basin due to high levels of a so-called forever chemical . The big picture: Harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS ) are a class of man-made chemicals used in nonstick and fire-resistant products. It's becoming nearly impossible to avoid those harmful and extremely durable chemicals, which have been linked to cancers, as well as immune and developmental damage in children. State of play: Testing of fish tissue from the creek, which runs through Philly and Montco, found levels of the forever chemical PFOS above the allowable limit, per the state's website . The "do not eat" advisory extends to all species of fish in the creek. Plus: The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission nixed a planned trout stocking scheduled for next week due to the advisory. Between the lines: The Wissahickon Creek, which runs beside Forbidden Drive, is a popular destination for swimmers (in the warmer months) as well as fisherman. Zoom in: In the Philly region, PFAS have been detected in both groundwater and surface water that supply drinking water. Similar state advisories to not eat fish are currently in place in several other Pennsylvania