Hospitals Cut Healthcare-Associated Infections By Half
Unfortunately the bad news is that about 1 in 25 patients experience one of these infections every day.
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Unfortunately the bad news is that about 1 in 25 patients experience one of these infections every day.
Dom Giordano spoke with Dr. Ezekial Emanuel, one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act, about his new book on healthcare.
Main Line Health says it will no longer hire tobacco and nicotine users after May 1st. In addition, it says it will require its current employees who smoke to pay a surcharge for their healthcare benefits.
Have you noticed that your doctor might be spending more time looking at the computer than looking at you during your appointment?
Implementation of the health reform law continues through 2014 with these key dates.
When it comes to healthcare, baby boomers are getting a great deal of attention because there is strength in numbers.
Bowing to pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law to give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.
Can the nation expect to see the same positive results across the country as was seen in Massachusetts?
A patient navigator helps those diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses, navigate the health care system and understand their options.
A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that physicians need to talk to their patients more about treatment options and their costs.
If you are on Medicare there are many health benefits you might not be aware of and they are designed to help keep you healthy.
The National Center for Health Statistics keeps records on those who are insured and uninsured and, as the country starts to rework its approach to health care, it is interesting to look at the numbers.
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Philly's strengths include the concentration of well-regarded educational institutions and the city as a center for health care and medical research.
There are entrepreneurs out there who are working to develop technology revolving around the smart phone to help with healthcare.
Governor Corbett is getting hit from both sides after unveiling his proposal to expand access to health care using federal Medicaid dollars.
Non compliance is the medical term used for when patients don't follow through with what the doctor has advised or prescribed. Usually, poor communication is to blame.
In recent years, quality has become a buzzword in healthcare. But 'quality' is increasingly being linked with saving money, and that might not be best for patients.
When it comes to making you healthier (and controlling the cost of your health care), what works better -- incentives or penalties?
Post exposure prophylaxis - or PEP - is important, especially for people who work in any area of health care.
Would you like to see your doctor via Skype?
The new Patient's Bill of Rights protects many basic rights of Americans when it comes to personal health care and dealing with insurance companies.
A suspect is in custody after a Camden County officer was shot Tuesday night, police said.
A NEXT Weather Alert will be in effect Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region due to powerful winds that could cause damage and more.
Bobby Brink scored twice, Trevor Zegras had the shootout winner, and the Flyers beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Tuesday night after blowing a three-goal lead.
The Sixers scored 45 points in the first to take an 18-point lead and stayed in front for the majority of the game. The Bulls held the Sixers to just 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won additional terms on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the AP projects.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
A suspect is in custody after a Camden County officer was shot Tuesday night, police said.
District Attorney Larry Krasner won re-election to serve a third term as Philadelphia's top prosecutor.
A NEXT Weather Alert will be in effect Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region due to powerful winds that could cause damage and more.
Bobby Brink scored twice, Trevor Zegras had the shootout winner, and the Flyers beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Tuesday night after blowing a three-goal lead.
District Attorney Larry Krasner won re-election to serve a third term as Philadelphia's top prosecutor.
A 12-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Election results for the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill, plus Philadelphia district attorney and much more.
Two TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday amid the government shutdown.
World War II veteran First Lt. Gerald J. Melofchik received a proper burial Tuesday at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
A suspect is in custody after a Camden County officer was shot Tuesday night, police said.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Election results for the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill, plus Philadelphia district attorney and much more.
The Giant Wheel at Morey's Pier in Wildwood, N.J., is temporarily moving to Philadelphia as part of a refurbishing project.
A woman injured in a massive fire at the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex has died several days later.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.
Gov. Matt Meyer says Delaware should have enough money to fund SNAP benefits in the state through November.
A Pennsylvania man says an experimental treatment is helping him recover from a spinal cord injury.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
Giggles and smiles from 2-year-old Taim Ahmad are lighting up the playroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey.
A desperate family turned to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the team created a first-of-its-kind intervention.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
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Five people were rushed to the hospital, and a gas line ruptured after a crash closed part of Chester Pike in Prospect Park Monday.
The FRA on Friday extended the deadline for SEPTA to fully inspect its Silverliner IV railcars until Friday, Nov. 14.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal in Philadelphia will reopen before the city's America 250th anniversary celebrations in the summer of 2026.
Philadelphia International Airport air traffic controllers are working without pay as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.
A spokesperson said there's no indication SEPTA will be ordered to shut down Regional Rail service for failing to meet the deadline.
Bobby Brink scored twice, Trevor Zegras had the shootout winner, and the Flyers beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Tuesday night after blowing a three-goal lead.
The Sixers scored 45 points in the first to take an 18-point lead and stayed in front for the majority of the game. The Bulls held the Sixers to just 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is also a finalist for the NL Manager of the Year Award for the 2025 season.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice as the Calgary Flames edged the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Sunday in a sluggish matchup between two tired teams.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Pierre Robert's colleagues at WMMR say they lost a music expert who made everyone feel loved.
Morgan Wallen announced he will finish his 2026 "Still The Problem" tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a windy Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Zohran Mamdani will be New York City's 111th mayor, CBS News projects, capping a closely watched campaign in which the little-known state assemblyman energized voters with his focus on making America's largest city more affordable.
Voters in Philadelphia have elected District Attorney Larry Krasner to a third term as the city's top prosecutor, the Associated Press projects.
Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, is set to be New Jersey's next governor after defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates spoke to supporters Tuesday night.
Voters in Chester County, Pennsylvania, faced some confusion on Election Day when not all voters' names were listed in poll books. In the end, officials say all voters who wanted to vote in person were able to do so, though some used provisional ballots. Officials say they plan to investigate the error.