The past two years have been stressful for everyone, including parents of children with asthma. Asthma can be a scary health problem even without a global pandemic. If it's poorly…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMay 25, 2022
Kicking the pandemic alcohol habit may not be easy, but it’s time. Here’s why it matters, how to know if you have a problem, and where to get help.
Dr. Sosunmolu ShoyinkaMay 13, 2022
A work colleague recently sent me a copy of a New York Times Magazine article entitled “The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex after 70.” Because she and I belong to…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMay 10, 2022
When I think of infant immunizations, I think back to the early days of my career (late 1980s and early 1990s) when I took care of many sick babies. These…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPApril 26, 2022
In episode ten of IBX: The Cover Story, I sit down with my guests — Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Independence Health Group Crystal Ashby, and Marketing Solutions…
Peter S. PanageasApril 22, 2022
After more than 40 years, it’s safe to say the Blue Cross Broad Street Run is as much of a Philadelphia institution as cheesesteaks, the Rocky Statue, and Jim Gardner.…
Ashley WeylerApril 20, 2022
It seems like you can do just about anything online today, and that includes getting medical care. Along with virtual services like telemedicine, you can also order prescriptions online. But…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresApril 20, 2022
The staggering racial disparities within maternal health have serious and costly implications for employers and their workforces. Women in majority Black and Hispanic communities, for instance, face 63 percent and…
IBX Insights TeamApril 14, 2022
Sadly, some 4 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. In Pennsylvania, a total of 32,919 cases of suspected child abuse were reported in…
IBX Insights TeamApril 13, 2022
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