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Drug shortages reach all-time high, affecting some cancer patients
Some cancer patients are being affected by the drug shortage sweeping the nation. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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Some cancer patients are being affected by the drug shortage sweeping the nation. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
An Alzheimer's drug is helping a former doctor in South Jersey get extra time with her family.
Dr. Jonel Dershem, of Voorhees, New Jersey, started taking Leqembi when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. It's slowed the progression of the disease, she said.
Doctors are warning that COVID spreads easily in crowded conditions like those expected during the busy Fourth of July holiday, and cases are rising in many states. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
The facility gives guests a rare look at daily operations of the zoo's vet team.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
A new research partnership focused on finding treatments for ALS is giving hope to patients and their families.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Lauren Taylor relies on a functional electrical stimulation device to help her train for the CrossFit Adaptive Games.
Lauren Taylor relies on a functional electrical stimulation device -- as well as her gym community, a trainer and a physical therapist -- to aid her CrossFit training. Now she's headed to the CrossFit Adaptive Games.
At 22, Kaela Cruz is working, competing in sports and living her life. But when she was a child, her family faced a tough battle with childhood cancer.
Kaela Cruz and her family don't take anything for granted after a battle with pediatric cancer. Today, Kaela is thriving as an athlete.
Owen, an energetic 3-year-old, and his family rely on Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for treatment in a clinical trial, travel support and the SuperSibs program.
Schools, community organizations and even the police department are working to provide Camden kids with meals this summer.
Philadelphia health officials have declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. That will activate cooling centers, a hotline and other services for residents until at least Saturday.
The emergency activates emergency cooling centers, home visits, enhanced daytime outreach for people experiencing homelessness and the city's reminder to the public to check on neighbors.
Steve Healey knew Dr. Linda Malkas had a background in breast cancer research - but as his daughter Anna battled neuroblastoma, he gave Malkas a check - and a request to shift her focus.
Anna Olivia Healey's father once handed a doctor a check for $25,000 and asked her if she could "do something" about neuroblastoma, the brain cancer that would eventually lead to Anna's passing just two months of shy of her 10th birthday. Years later, Dr. Linda Malkas worked on research and development of AOH1996, a cancer drug undergoing clinical trials which is named after Anna's initials. Jim Donovan reports.
Dr. Rob Danoff, Jefferson Health's director of family medicine residency, explains the symptoms of heat exhaustion and how the body deals with excessive heat.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Anthonise Fields and her daughter are recruiting people in the Philadelphia area to participate in a historic long-term study looking at why Black women have higher cancer death rates than other groups.
The American Cancer Society plans to enroll 100,000 Black women in Philadelphia and around the country for the study.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's campaigns are making a push for Pennsylvania voters ahead of Election Day.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Camden County Health Department has this mobile van in a number of locations aiming to get uninsured children vaccinated for free.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
Monday's nice weather made for a busy day on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles rallied back from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots.
Council Rock Newtown will now face Salem Little League, the New England region champs, on Saturday.
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle and Philadelphia overpowered the Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers will begin the NBA regular season at home vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
New records of headliner tickets and sold-out shows were set at Musikfest 2024 despite severe weather conditions.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Water rescuers pulled a car from the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge on Friday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, music and artistic director of the Philadelphia Orchestra says this next season is truly exciting for the Grammy-Award winning orchestra. Among the highlights: they're planning to put on a Wagner opera, there will be a guest host appearance by M. Night Shyamalan and "Yannick's Holiday Mixtape Concert" will feature holiday tunes. Ashley Harder has all the details in this week's The Heartbeat.
Less than 1% of New Jersey's 10,000 farms are Black-owned, and only 81 are USDA certified organic - so Free Haven Farms in Lawnside is doubly rare. During Black Business Month, Meteorologist Tammie Souza visited this Camden County farm and introduces you to the Hall family, intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.
Love Park was revealed as the location of Diner en Blanc on Thursday night in Philadelphia. In the pop-up event people wear all white and party and picnic at a location announced at the last minute.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking potential severe weather for Sunday, Aug. 18 including forecast downpours and a risk of flooding. We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday. In the meantime, Friday's weather is pleasant if a little warmer and more humid around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.