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Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector

A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most

By Lauren McCutcheon

Will Trump’s Budget Cuts Mean More Shootings?

Despite helping to slow bloodshed, several local gun violence prevention community groups are losing federal funding

By Mensah M. Dean

Can Philly Still Become “Cellicon Valley?”

Layoffs, vacant labs and NIH cuts are diminishing the once-booming biotech sector. But there is still promise for the region

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

“Giving Infectious Diseases a Break?”

RFK Jr. wants Trump’s health departments to focus solely on chronic diseases. CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist says this could allow deadly infections — including pandemics — to flourish

By Paul Offit
Guest Commentary

Black Mamas Matter

Maternal death rates are falling for every group — except Black women. A gender justice scholar urges us to do better during Black Maternal Health Week

By Kelly Davis
Guest Commentary

Washington is in Shambles …

… but, a Philly State Rep and Speaker of the House says, Harrisburg is here to help.

By Joanna McClinton

“Directly Targeting Hungry Children”

President Trump’s cuts to food banks puts thousands of Philadelphians at risk of increased hunger. Here’s how it will affect Share Food, our area’s largest hunger relief organization

By Rachel Wisniewski

Black Brains Matter

A local nonprofit helps to train Black therapists and brings free therapy to Black Philadelphians — a win-win that helps reduce the stigma around mental health in communities of color

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizens of the Week

The Twin Sister Docs

Physicians Elena McDonald and Delana Wardlaw don’t just heal the sick — they inspire a new generation of Black Philadelphia youth to follow in their footsteps

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Donald Trump May Make Us Sick

Two doctors from the College of Physicians on why we should all care about the president’s cuts to public health funding

By Dr. Robert G. Sharrar and Dr. Rene Najera