Health
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My Week of Eating Local
Cooking and consuming ingredients that are grown near where you live is good for the environment and your health. But is it worth the cost and effort in Philly?
By Olivia Kram![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Winx-Health-Co-Founders-791x400.jpg)
Business for Good: Winx Health
While women’s reproductive health is under attack across the country, a Philly company supported by actress Kerry Washington aims to destigmatize and demystify women’s sexual health products
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dilworth_Park_Fountains_City_Hall_Theo_Wyss_Flamm-2-791x400.jpeg)
The Quest to Raise Happier Kids
Why giving our city kids more freedom and independence is so vital … and how Philly, as a city, could help.
By Christine Speer Lejeune![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pexel-women-in-pain-791x400.jpg)
When Women Say It Hurts
The “gender pain gap” leaves women to needlessly suffer. Here’s what that means — and what hospitals can do about it
By Christina Griffith![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nurse_Caregiver_Michael_Jung-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Dear Philly, Please Pay Your Providers
The CEO of a health services nonprofit calls on Mayor Parker to ensure fast, reliable payment to organizations doing the hard work of keeping Philadelphians safe and healthy
By Michael Pearson![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ole_Large_Color_HED-791x400.jpg)
Ideas We Should Steal: Free Childcare for Women’s Health
Caring for children often forces women to skip doctor’s appointments, take lower-paying jobs and carry extra stress that is bad for their health. A statewide New Mexico initiative may provide the answer
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spanish-CPS-Graduation-March-2024-HED-791x400.jpg)
Bridging the Salud Mental Gap
A new cohort of Spanish-speaking peer mental health specialists is ready to provide real-time support for the Philadelphia population who most needs it
By Rosamelia Sanchez Lara![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Homesharing-791x400.jpg)
Ideas We Should Steal: Homesharing
Across the state and country, programs are connecting those in need of companionship and income with those who need affordable housing. Why is Philly’s version struggling?
By Courtney DuChene