Working parents have been dealt an extremely difficult hand when it comes to taking care of their children amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tasked with balancing work, home and childcare responsibilities, and maintaining their mental health, several parents are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. According to a study by …
In Philadelphia, diabetes rates are higher than national and state levels, high blood pressure levels exceed both national and state benchmarks, and the rate of obesity is higher than national levels. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these circumstances, making it essential to inform and motivate individuals on how they can …
Effective and consistent communication has always been key to maintaining healthy relationships and one’s mental health. Throughout the pandemic, a multitude of caregivers and family members have had to self-isolate, leaving older adults without essential human contact and care. Papa, an on-demand assistance service that pairs older adults and families …
Committed to helping people connect to the Internet throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Comcast — an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia — announced that it will continue to provide free Internet service, via the PHLConnectED Program, for the first 60 days for new Internet Essential customers. Additionally, the company announced …
With the current state of our nation, inspiration has become hard to come by. Today, we wanted to highlight local Philadelphia mother, Chanta Scott, who has been honored with the 2020 Inspiration Award from JEVS Human Services. From a young age, Chanta Scott has faced a multitude of challenges that …
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way hospitals traditionally bring about holiday cheer for patients and their families. With the safety and health of patients top of mind, as well as that of donors and the local community, charity events, donation processes and toy drives have gone virtual. This is …
Studies have shown that military members and veterans experience high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury and depression when returning from active duty. When these psychiatric conditions are left untreated, increased rates of substance abuse and suicide are likely. To raise awareness surrounding the issues veterans face, …
One in five Philadelphians experience food insecurity. Meaning, they do not have consistent access to enough food and resources to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The current pandemic has intensified this issue for a plethora of individuals and their families, putting the overall health and development of children at …
Philadelphia region’s largest health insurance company, Independence Blue Cross (IBC), has teamed up with Alvéole — a Montreal based beekeeping company — on a substantial sustainability initiative. 30,000 honeybees are now living in an unoccupied space at the Independence Blue Cross corporate headquarters in Center City, Philadelphia at 19th and …
To help address two of the largest ongoing health issues facing Americans today — smoking and type 2 diabetes — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has teamed up with Carrot Inc. and Virta Health to offer members disease reversal solutions through comprehensive virtual care …
Over the years, finding easier and more effective ways to identify appropriate treatments for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has been a major focus for liquid biopsy developers. After more than two years of diagnostic evaluation, Biocept’s Target Selector liquid biopsy assay was approved by health insurance carrier, Highmark. …
Food insecurity is one of the most pervasive unmet social needs facing communities today and has been a major focus for health insurance carrier Anthem, especially now due to the pandemic’s exacerbation of the issue. Because of Anthem’s deep roots across the communities they serve, the carrier has been able …
Grab your cape and mask because it is time for Child Guidance Resource Centers’ 8th Annual One Stride at a Time Superhero Run for Prevention and Wellness Fair! This year the event will take place virtually and offers families prevention skills, builds awareness of substance abuse and shares resources. The …
As schools across the nation open, the health and safety of students and staff remains a top priority amid the current pandemic. With that said, schools have been experiencing a large shortage in personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning products. Therefore, health insurance company, Highmark, has decided to launch a …
Aetna, a CVS Health company, recently announced the launch of the Attain Games — a virtual event that includes a series of healthy activities created by high caliber U.S. athletes to help Attain by Aetna members achieve their health goals while focusing on at-home wellness. The Attain app provides Aetna …
