Health

Kicking the smoking habit is a good idea anytime, and with the coronavirus crisis, it might be an even better idea. However, that’s easier said than done during a global pandemic. Read more here.

At his daily press update on Friday, Mayor Jim Kenney announced an agreement between the city and Temple University to use space at the Liacouras Center on campus for hospital bed capacity if city hospitals are strained beyond their limits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.

Philadelphians are required to stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, except for essential needs, like groceries or medical services. But for divorced parents, how do custody agreements come into play? Read more here.

The call has gone out far and wide for protective equipment for health care staffers and others on the front lines against the coronavirus. Researchers across the country are coming up with innovative options, one of which is coming out of a lab at Rowan University. Read more here.

The company that makes uniforms for the Phillies and other Major League Baseball teams is stepping up to help hospitals in the Philadelphia region. Read more here.

Acting with exceptional resolve in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is setting up a medical site at the former Glen Mills Schools in Delaware County. Read more here.

Wawa stores in Philadelphia are suspending made-to-order food service in all of its city locations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more here.

Medical professionals are part of the crew on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, and some healthcare workers are pulling double duty by volunteering with the city’s emergency medical response team. Read more here.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, area hospital workers and first responders are in desperate need of protective gear, like face masks and gloves. Here’s how you can donate to hospitals across the greater Philadelphia region. Read more here.