Health

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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