John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
August 19, 2019
Health Stories
Chemotherapy initiative makes cancer patients feel at home
Jefferson Health is offering some cancer patients the opportunity to receive chemotherapy in their own homes – an option that improves patient outcomes and satisfaction while reducing costs.August 16, 2019
Illness
Philly health department warns of potential Hepatitis A exposure at Kensington restaurant
Patrons of Imperial Kitchen, a Chinese takeout restaurant in Kensington, may have been exposed to Hepatitis A, the Philadelphia health department warned on Friday. They are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.August 16, 2019
Health News
Scientists discover new organ that senses sharpness and pressure
Scientists at the Karolinska Institue in Sweden have identified an organ responsible for sensing pain, like sharpness and pressure.August 15, 2019
Women's Health
Pill Club claims CVS Caremark's reimbursement changes threaten its ability to distribute birth control
Pill Club, a birth control delivery company, is claiming that CVS Caremark plans to cut reimbursement rates for mail-order birth control pills, a move that would force the startup to stop serving members with CVS Caremark pharmacy benefits.August 9, 2019
Health News
Regional academic health organizations win bid for Hahnemann residency program
Coalition of Regional Academic Health Organizations wins bid for Hahnemann residency programAugust 9, 2019
Adult Health
Drinking too much coffee may increase the chance of migraines
Many people who experience migraines avoid caffeine, believing it may trigger a headache, researchers said. But their findings suggest moderate levels have no bearing on the condition.August 8, 2019
Opioids
More Narcan needed in fight against opioid epidemic, CDC says
Overdose fatalities are falling. But more naloxone prescriptions are needed in the fight against the opioid epidemic, according to the CDC.August 7, 2019
Prevention
A selfie video can measure your blood pressure
With the help of a smartphone app, people one day might be able to measure their blood pressure by taking a selfie video.August 5, 2019
Adult Health
Here's how to know whether telemedicine is right for you
With telemedicine services are rising in popularity, a Penn Medicine doctor answers questions that will help patients determine whether it is right for them.August 1, 2019
Health News
Primary care doctor shortage poses health care challenges
The salary of primary care physicians is a tough sell compared to other specialties – especially when doctors are carrying massive loads of student debt. That's contributing to a shortage of primary care doctors.Just In
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