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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Laparoscopic Surgery – What Is It?
What is laparoscopic surgery?
Time To Talk About Colon Cancer
When is the last time you talked about colon cancer?
Five Myths About Colorectal Cancer
In many cases, colorectal cancer can be prevented.
Colorectal Cancer Surgery-Follow Up Evaluation
Why should there be a postoperative follow-up program?
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.
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.
Philadelphia Health Department Offering Free Flu Shots
Flu season is approaching, and the Philadelphia Health Department is offering free flu immunizations to city residents.



