An interesting take on treating depression.
When all else fails, could shock therapy be the answer for treating depression? A NJ woman shares her story.
Teva Pharmaceutical receives $4.7 million in state aid
Teva Pharmaceutical, a fast-growing generic pharmaceutical company, will be opening a new distribution facility in the Somerton neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council Committee discusses AIDS
AIDS remains a prevalant problem in Philly, particularly among lower income families. More than 19,000 Philadelphians have HIV or AIDS, that is 1½ percent of the population.
Main Line Health lays off 98 employees
As an effort to reduce expenses, Main Line Health had to lay off 98 employees this month.
Temple University is opening a new Dental Clinic in North Philadelphia
Dentist at Temple University will be trained on how to run a community health center. This program will include a new dental clinic north Philly.
Free Breast Cancer Screening
Mercy Hospital is offering a free screening in Philadelphia. Tuesday Oct 26.
Local man grazes his way to health
A local Philadelphia man, Bob Kay, 79, no longer eats 3 meals a day. Instead, he grazes by eating a wide variety of food 15-20 times throughout the day. He feels great and is healthier because of the transition.
Free Mammogram- The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation
The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation provides mammography screenings for women with little or no medical insurance. In addition to a mammogram, women can expect to receive a clinical breast exam and important breast health information that includes an opportunity for questions and answers.
Fire Department are faced with budget cutbacks
City fire officials, faced with budget cutbacks, costly union contracts, and complaints about the Nutter administration’s commitment to public safety, have asked the state to fund a first-ever study of the city’s needs for a 21st-century Fire Department.