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Independence Blue Cross Reacts To Health Care Ruling

Independence Blue Cross CEO Dan Hilferty says they are happy that the country’s first step toward healthcare reform remains in tact, but there is a lot more work to be done.

2012/06/28

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Local Experts React To Supreme Court Decision On Health Care

Health care advocates say the decision is a victory for people actually affected by the Affordable Care Act.

2012/06/28

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Supreme Court Rules Individual Mandate Is Constitutional

The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.

2012/06/28

Scale

Health: 30 Days To A New You

Kathy O’Brien’s weight loss has her trading out some of her old camouflage outfits, things she used to wear to cover up.

2012/05/11

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View News & Information About Colorectal Health

2012/03/30

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Check Out The CBS HealthWatch Colorectal Webcast

Watch Dr. Travis Stork from The Doctors and a panel of renowned medical experts discuss colorectal cancer and digestive health.

2012/03/29

CBSPhilly.com/YourHome

Visit CBS Philly’s Your Home

Visit CBS Philly’s Your Home for great advice on how to keep your home clean, green and healthy.

2012/03/20

(Pat Thieringer of the MS Society shows implements used to educate the public about what it's like to live with the disease.  Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

During MS Awareness Week, Philadelphians Get an Inside Peek at the Disease

We’ve all heard of multiple sclerosis, but what’s it like to have the disease? Members of the MS Society offered a sneak peek.

2012/03/15

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Laparoscopic Surgery – What Is It?

What is laparoscopic surgery?

2012/03/02

Colon Cancer Alliance

Time To Talk About Colon Cancer

When is the last time you talked about colon cancer?

2012/03/02

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Five Myths About Colorectal Cancer

In many cases, colorectal cancer can be prevented.

2012/03/02

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Colorectal Cancer Surgery-Follow Up Evaluation

Why should there be a postoperative follow-up program?

2012/03/02

Colon Cancer Alliance

Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives, But Many People Still Don’t Get Screened

One in three people 50 years or older has not been screened for colon cancer, yet screening could help save their lives.

2012/03/02

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Never Tested for Colon Cancer? What’s Your Excuse?

These are some of the words that come to mind for lots of folks when they think about getting tested for colorectal cancer.

2012/03/02

(A woman gets a flu shot at the Philadelphia Senior Center.  Credit:   Hadas Kuznits)

Philadelphia Health Department Offering Free Flu Shots

Flu season is approaching, and the Philadelphia Health Department is offering free flu immunizations to city residents.

2011/10/19

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