Health Care
NextUp: The Philly Company Uncovering Smarter Healthcare Data Insights
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
The Wharton Grad Making Health-Care Worker Shoes That Look As Good As They Feel
Joe Ammon’s wife — a nurse at Penn Medicine — could never find the perfect work shoe, so he set out to make one for […]
Philly Health-Care Students Are Gathering PPE for Local Medical Workers
Every day, healthcare professionals put their own safety on the line in order to treat patients. Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, though, the […]
Here’s How to Donate N95 Masks and Other Protective Gear to Philly Hospitals
It’s no secret that America is facing a massive personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage right now. Across the country, health care providers are pleading for […]
Philadelphia Nurses Tell All: I’m Afraid I’ll Infect My Family
“Philadelphia Nurses Tell All” is a weekly series that features stories from healthcare professionals about how they are working to combat COVID-19. If you are […]
NextUp: The Health Tech Company Eliminating Hospital Discharge Delays
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
The Top 5 Healthcare Stories of 2019
NextHealth PHL launched in May 2019, just days before the BIO International Convention brought nearly 20,000 healthcare professionals from around the world to Philadelphia. Six […]
NextUp: The Startup Making Specialized Footwear for Nurses
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
NextUp: How InstaMed Is Making Healthcare Payments More Efficient
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
Q&A: Merck Is Partnering With U.S. Cities to End Maternal Mortality
For decades, pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. has played a key role in addressing global health issues, including maternal mortality. In 2010, the company launched Merck for Mothers, […]
NextUp: The Cybersecurity Firm Making Medical Devices Hack-Proof
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
What Philadelphia Is Losing When It Loses Hahnemann Hospital
As a physician, I recently have been devastated by the news that the hospital in which I practice and teach is closing. Philadelphia Academic Health […]
Accessing Mental Healthcare Just Got Easier Thanks to This Former Drexel Student
Here at Be Well Philly, we believe that being well involves your entire self: mind, body, and emotions. Mental and emotional health are especially critical, […]
A New Pharma Conference Is Coming to Philly This Summer
A new life sciences conference has chosen Philadelphia as its host. In August, pharma news hub Lincoln Health Network will host its first ever FWD Pharma […]
Philly’s Life Sciences Industry Is Finally Coming Around to Blockchain
You’ve probably heard the term blockchain used in conversations about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But recently, the new technology that can record transactions in a […]