Public Health - The Temple News

Pennsylvania should model Philly’s inclusive health care

02 February 2021 Allison Nikles

A student argues that Philadelphia has done a good job advancing LGBTQ health care, and the rest of the state should follow suit.

Philly made the right call to hold off on indoor dining

22 September 2020 Camillia Benjamin

Gov. Wolf expanded indoor dining state-wide on Sep. 21, but the city is holding off for now.

Suicide prevention isn’t just checking on people

22 September 2020 Regina Schliep

A student argues affordable housing and universal healthcare are forms of suicide prevention.

City reports 15 percent positivity rate from Temple COVID-19 tests

02 September 2020 Amelia Winger

The city helped Temple conduct 396 tests for COVID-19 at the Aramark STAR Complex Monday. Of those, 60 came back positive.

Structural racism exacerbates health disparities amid COVID-19

14 April 2020 Tyler Perez

Black individuals are now representing the majority of new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia and across other major cities.

COVID-19 pandemic proves why universal health care is necessary

13 April 2020 Christina Mitchell

With rising health concerns and increased layoffs, the COVID-19 outbreak demonstrates the need to enact universal health care in the United States.

Trump’s delayed response to COVID-19 left country unprepared

25 March 2020 Christina Mitchell

If the President had seriously responded to the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year, the United States would have been more prepared in testing before the pandemic spread.

Temple professor’s cooking program educates North Philly students

10 March 2020 Emma Padner

Gina Tripicchio helped create an afterschool food education program with a nearby YMCA.

Temple University prepares for possibility of online classes

09 March 2020 Colin Evans

While there are no presumptive cases reported on Temple’s campuses, several cases have been reported around Philadelphia.

Fear flu more than coronavirus

25 February 2020 Christina Mitchell

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, it is essential to learn the symptoms of the flu and how it spreads.