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The prescription stimulant backorder's impact on Drexel students

Despite the clinical necessity of ADHD medication, strict regulation by the Drug Enforcement Administration has led to intense shortages that have had a negative impact on college students. Prescription stimulants are a class of central nervous system drugs broken into two subtypes. The first class is amphetamines, which increase the...

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Sources allege major billing abuses at New Jersey senior care company

Medicaid is meant to help people who need medical care and daily support, especially older adults who cannot manage everything on their own. But a recent investigation has raised serious questions about how some senior care providers are using the program’s funding. A November 2026 investigation by The New...

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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...

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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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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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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 · 9h

MONTCO.Today

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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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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

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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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Health Care Association of NJ Honors Lauren Pote as ‘Administrator of the Year’

 Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center’s Lauren Pote has been honored by the Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ) as “Administrator of the Year.” The accomplished skilled nursing professional, who has led the Mt. Laurel skilled nursing center since 2024, accepted the honor at HCANJ’s Annual Convention and Awards Ceremony in Atlantic City.

New Jersey · 10h

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Flu Cases Surge Across New Jersey: Ocean County Announces Free Vaccine Clinics Through December

Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

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Martin Klein, shaper of senior care in New Jersey, retires after 55 years of service

Martin H. “Marty” Klein, who spent more than five decades leading one of South Jersey’s longstanding Jewish senior care institutions and helped establish New Jersey’s assisted living regulations, is retiring after 55 years of service. Klein, whose career began in 1970 at the Hebrew Old Age...

New Jersey · 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 · 8d

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Lancaster, state health officials hold measles roundtable

EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) — State leaders continued their outreach efforts to respond to the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania as they held a roundtable with health officials in Lancaster County. The county leads Pennsylvania with 528 cases. The roundtable Thursday allowed the health department to gather direct feedback and hear firsthand from officials there. “State health […]

Lancaster County, PA · 6h

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

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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