Over the course of the year, we have seen increased demand for telemedicine from healthcare consumers. For several employees, the opportunity to engage in traditional healthcare, especially when frequently on the road, has dwindled due to the risk of infection, limited space, and reallocation of resources. Consequently, individuals across the …
The Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K Run/Walk, formerly known as the Walk Against Hunger, has arrived! Now in its 25th year, the race has become a beloved event in the Philadelphia region, continuing to inspire and bring together community members for an important cause — to end hunger one step …
Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge of women in the United States have left the workforce due to multiple service-industry setbacks and childcare needs following school and daycare facility closures. A Census Bureau report indicated that approximately 1.4 million mothers remained out of the workforce in January, …
Work up those appetites and prepare your tastebuds for a couple delicious weeks ahead — King of Prussia Restaurant Week is almost here! The 2021 King of Prussia Restaurant Week will run from April 11th through April 15th and again the following week from April 18th through April 22nd. Participating …
Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare staff have been deemed “front-line heroes” for quickly adapting, working tirelessly and risking their own lives every day to fight this exhausting battle against the current COVID-19 pandemic. It can be difficult to find ways to show just how much we appreciate the …
An $18,000 grant to Today is a Good Day, a nonprofit dedicated to providing personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is changing the lives of families in the Greater Philadelphia area. The additional funding was made possible by the Crozer-Chester Medical Center …
A.J. Henwood is a 9-year-old boy, who loves animals, plays the trumpet, and has dreams of playing for the Philadelphia Phillies someday. He also has a rare disease known as NF2 — formally known as neurofibromatosis Type 2. Sadly, to this day, there is no cure for the rare disease …
Due to rising unemployment rates, increased food costs and supply chain changes, the issue of food insecurity has been exacerbated further during the pandemic. This year, an estimated 54 million Americans, including 18 million American children, are now food insecure. Meaning, the limited availability of nutritional, safe foods has doubled, …
According to a report from Kindset, the average personal donation was approximately $608 in 2020, with the amount of charity increasing nationally by 25% in the last holiday season compared to 2019. Pennsylvanians, specifically, gave an average of $489 last year, up $69 from the year before. Regarding charitable donations, …
Despite their historic rivalry, Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens and Sheetz CEO Joe Sheetz have teamed up “in a show of unification” to take on the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Virtual Polar Pop challenge to raise money for the nonprofit. According to Sheetz, both companies will be donating $5,000 this month to support …
We hear the word “hero” used often these days, typically when discussing those on the frontline — healthcare workers, grocery store staff, janitors and maintenance workers, truck drivers and more — who bravely show up every day to fight the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and help those in need. At times, …
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 …
