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
Citizen of the Week

Your Friendly Neighborhood Women’s Health Influencer

Main Line OB-GYN Karen Tang has almost 700,000 followers for her must-watch, science-based and hilarious TikToks and IG takes on reproductive health

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary

RFK Jr.’s Misdirection Gambit

President Trump’s top public health advisor has outlined his agenda for the nation. Unfortunately, CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist argues, it has little to do with public health

By Paul Offit
RECAP

Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

By Lauren McCutcheon

Poetry in Emotion

A pair of Germantown poets play host to a series of workshops and art installations that explore the untapped emotions of gun violence

By Delaney Parks
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Corporate Citizen of the Year Gregory E. Deavens

For his commitment to health equity and his prioritization of coverage for mental healthcare, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group is our Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year

By Natalie Pompilio
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Disruptors Alexis A. Thompson and Stephan A. Grupp

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctors have devoted their lives to improving the quality and length of life for some of our country’s most vulnerable and overlooked patients: children with sickle cell disease.

By Jessica Blatt Press
Big Rube’s Philly

Jamar Blackshear of Halal Fitness

The iconic photographer, chef and brand maker meets up with the burpee king of Philadelphia, who is so much more than his viral fitness videos.

By Reuben Harley