Anne Hoffman
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Delaware program pairs counselors, cops to help suspects with mental illness
The program is funded by a $73,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. → Read More
Mental health training aims to help BurlCo cops recognize their own stress, depression
Drawing on resiliency research, the training will focus on creating a culture where emotional health and wellness are paramount. → Read More
After Starbucks arrests, Philly women of color reflect on racism's effect on men in their lives
An event at the African American Museum in Philadelphia featured four black women's personal stories of racism's effect on the men in their lives. → Read More
N.J. lawmaker moves to make it tougher to opt out of school vaccinations
Bill sponsor Assemblyman Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, says his goal is to respect parents' religious objections but create stricter standards for exemptions. → Read More
How to help patients eat better? One Philly med school says, teach their doctors to cook
A new nutrition course for students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine meets in the kitchen. → Read More
Philly Council panel wants to develop workplace guidelines on medical marijuana
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hopes to work with stakeholders across the city on guidelines to help patients figure out their rights and prevent negative consequences. → Read More
Using awkward silences for potentially life-saving conversation about depression
A new ad campaign from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Ad Council encourages teens and young adults to talk to their friends about depression. → Read More
In Philly's black community, charting a way beyond decades of pain toward mental health
Nearly 50 people gathered at the West Philly Library on 52nd Street to talk about mental health in the black community. → Read More
Prescription for arts classes could make med students better docs, scientists say
Scientists have found a correlation between medical students engaging in the arts and humanities and showing qualities of openness, wisdom and empathy. → Read More
Short-term PTSD treatment provides relief for half in Penn study at Texas army base
About eight percent of Americans will contend with post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives; for military veterans, the incidence is much higher. → Read More
Bioethicists push back on Trump call for national 'right-to-try' legislation
If a national version of this bill is approved, terminally ill patients could try experimental treatments that have completed some testing but don’t yet have FDA approval. → Read More
Connecting prisoners with loved ones is this Philly woman's business
Kristal Bush started her service, Bridging the Gap, in 2012. As a child, she went years without seeing her dad. Her mom didn’t have a car that could make it from Philly. → Read More
Vaccine against this year's flu more effective than portrayed, CDC says
CDC recommends vaccination because it still may provide protection against an array of influenza viruses. → Read More
Philly program steps up efforts with families, schools to address early psychosis in kids
Psychosis is a set of experiences that relate to finding reality confusing or unclear. Not all people who experience it have schizophrenia. → Read More
Mercer County, N.J., school officials set meeting on rising teen suicide rate
Seven suicides among teens in Mercer County, New Jersey, have the county’s school superintendents calling for action. → Read More
Pa. acts to prevent invasive insects from spreading in Christmas tree shipments
As spotted lanternflies from Southeast Asia reproduce quickly in Southeast Pennsylvania, officials are worried about the threat they pose to a variety of crops. → Read More
Flu season strikes early in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Flu season is off to an early start this year. Experts say it’s time to get a flu shot, if you haven’t already, because numbers could peak even more around the holidays. → Read More
In 50 years, heart transplant surgery hasn't changed significantly
One million people have end-stage heart failure in North America, and only about 2,400 transplants occur each year due to a lack of viable hearts. → Read More
Can trauma be passed down by generation?
A new study by researchers from Scandinavia and Johns Hopkins University offers surprising results about the daughters of parents who've experienced trauma. → Read More
Young girls increasingly harming themselves, ending up in ER
The 15-year-long study looked at girls aged 10-24 who went to the emergency room for attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury. → Read More