Health
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Katie Blackley
Maternal mortality rates for black women in Pittsburgh higher than in most other U.S. cities
Junia Howell, urban sociologist at the University of Pittsburgh, said these statistics signal that black residents can leave Pittsburgh for virtually any other U.S. city and immediately have better health outcomes.
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Vicki Vellios Briner/Special to PennLive
20 years after Columbine, Sue Klebold urges honest discussion on mental health
The mother of killer Dylan Klebold spoke about her memoir at Penn State Harrisburg -
Emma Lee
Judge puts freeze on sale of Hahnemann residency program — for now
The decision puts into limbo the hospital owners’ hopes for an infusion of funds to satisfy creditors and maintain minimal operations as the institution winds down.
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Group flags concussion risks among students and young athletes
About half of children and teenagers with concussions requiring help from a state program were injured while playing sports. -
Matt Rourke
U.S. Justice Department will fight sale of Hahnemann residency program
DOJ lawyers argued the provider agreement cannot be transferred unless there is a change in ownership. -
Douglas Healey
Chaotic talks show challenge of reaching opioid settlement
The failure to reach a wide-ranging settlement means the legal battle will probably shift to bankruptcy court.By Geoff Mulvhill/The Associated Press -
Emma Lee
Did asbestos in a Philly school cause a teacher to get cancer? It’s complicated.
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Rich Pedroncelli
Mint, menthol: Vape industry has dug heels in on flavor bans
The global e-cigarette and vape market was valued at as much as $11 billion in 2018.By Marina Villeneuve/The Associated Press -
Keith Srakocic
Settlement money won’t restore Ohio city upended by opioids
“The overwhelming sense of hopelessness that took over this community in 2016, you can’t monetize that.”By Julie Carr Smyth/The Associated Press -
‘Serious lung injuries’ tied to vaping draw state Health Department inquiry
Centers for Disease Control reports six deaths and more than 450 cases nationwide. -
Sarah Boden
Getting your flu shot isn’t only about you, doctors say
Less than 45 percent of American adults got the flu shot last year. Some say it’s not effective. Others argue that they never get sick, so they don’t need the vaccine.