Health

Healthy eating is as important as ever as the recovery begins The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s (PHA) school age residents and those in surrounding neighborhoods will have access to healthy breakfasts and lunches this summer, as the pandemic recovery continues.  “Access to good, nutritional hot meals is critical to the overall development of young people in…

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BPT Best known for his roles in “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and helming “Reading Rainbow,” actor, director and longtime health advocate LeVar Burton strongly believes in using his voice and passion for storytelling to help others. Recently, Burton, who has spent much of his career bringing stories to life, has taken on…

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As Chester County begins to experience life without COVID restrictions, summer vacations, summer camps, and other activities are well underway. According to the Chester County Health Department, a key lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the effectiveness of vaccines.  “We all saw first-hand how proper vaccination levels across our county mitigate the spread of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Chris Smalls, owner-365ive Fitness and Boxing Loft By Kharisma McIlwaine The phrase “I’ve got to get my summer body ready!” has been echoing nationwide especially after the comfort and comfort food that the pandemic lock down provided. As the world is opening back up and fitness becomes more central to our day-to-day activities,…

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By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court, though increasingly conservative in makeup, rejected the latest major Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law known as “Obamacare” on Thursday, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The justices, by a 7-2 vote, left the entire Affordable Care Act intact in ruling that Texas, other…

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ABOVE PHOTO: This electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows a human T cell, in blue, under attack by HIV, in yellow, the virus that causes AIDS. The virus specifically targets T cells, which play a critical role in the body’s immune response against invaders like bacteria and viruses….

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BPT The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people think about healthcare. Interacting with your doctor has never been more critical, but now some or all of those interactions might occur online. The ability to make appointments online and see your physician without leaving home has benefits. In fact, Chilmark Research estimates that by 2025, 15 to…

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BPT  Millions of people still find themselves confronting financial hardship and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those finding it challenging to keep up with timely rental payments, resources and relief options are available including financial counseling, help communicating with landlords, state and local tenant protections, and even emergency rental assistance. To help renters…

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BPT Physical and mental wellness are equally important and often intertwined, given many people take part in activities that simultaneously enhance both categories of health. However, the everyday demands of life paired with challenges during the pandemic have caused people to de-prioritize their physical and mental well-being. “There is a symbiotic relationship between mental and…

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PerformRx, a full-service pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, has announced that it has been awarded Drug Therapy Management (DTM) Accreditation from URAC. The Washington, D.C.-based health care accrediting organization’s respected DTM Accreditation demonstrates to providers and payers that PerformRx meets the highest standards as they incorporate sophisticated…

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