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Dr. Patricia Guerra-Garcia of Independence Blue Cross talked to AL DÍA to talk about the importance of having health insurance, especially during the ongoing pandemic.

After the approval of legal, safe and free abortion in Argentina, the country becomes an important destination for women across the region.

The Philly boxer and actor has a new perspective on life after his battle with the virus.

The only way to prevent vulnerable populations from continuing to suffer disproportionately from COVID is to follow safety guidelines and embrace the vaccines.

Independence Blue Cross is making sure that health care workers in minority communities across Philadelphia get the masks they need to protect themselves and their patients.

Both vaccines are reported to be more than 90% effective against the virus, but who did their studies test?

Routine mammograms are on a decline due to COVID-19. For Latinx women, this is compounded by the lack of healthcare and language barriers and leads to fewer screenings. 

The FDA approved the first rapid Covid-19 self-testing kit for home use.

Futuro’s “Tu Nuevo Futuro” program seeks to build a pipeline of Spanish speakers aiming to pursue a career in the health care industry.

Health Partners Foundation will donate $20,000 to provide 20 community fridges to organizations throughout the city.

The opioid crisis continues to grow, and the company that produced Oxycontin is finally facing consequences for creating it.

Edward Fortuna went into the hospital with COVID-19 on March 17 and was released from care at the Deptford Center on Sept. 23.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s important to know about how to check yourself.

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Brazilian journalist Alice Bastos decided to make her disease a symbol of struggle.