medical care

March 1, 2024 | 12:41 PM

Medical deportation is now unlawful in Philadelphia, but what could implementation look like?

In March, Philadelphia hospitals must begin to follow new guidance. Medical repatriation, or deportations, are not allowed. Here’s what that means.

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho/WHYY

February 12, 2024 | 9:32 AM

Pa. could wipe out up to $400M in medical debt under proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget calls for Pennsylvania to use $4 million to buy medical debt. The proposal must win support from the GOP-controlled state Senate.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA

February 9, 2024 | 1:47 PM

Catch Season 10 Episode 7 of Doc Martin on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson

February 1, 2024 | 12:58 PM

Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments

By David Klepper/The Associated Press

January 19, 2024 | 1:49 PM

Experience ‘Everlasting Love’ with Doc Martin on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson

December 22, 2023 | 9:14 AM

Watch Season 10 of Doc Martin on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson

December 18, 2023 | 1:43 PM

Watch Call the Midwife: Holiday Special on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson

October 7, 2022 | 5:09 AM

Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates from the 1950s through the 1970s

The city allowed University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman to conduct the dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments.

By The Associated Press

April 14, 2022 | 5:35 AM

What the White House’s actions on medical debt could mean for consumers

“I think it’s great news that most consumers who have medical debt won’t be penalized by having this appear in their credit report.”

By Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR

March 29, 2022 | 2:52 PM

Treating cancer often comes with medical debt but credit reporting agencies are changing

A recent survey found that more than 70% of people said they made “significant lifestyle changes” in order to afford cancer care.

By Chloe Nouvelle/WLVR

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