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.
June 7, 2019
Addiction
Did Louisiana woman die of marijuana overdose? Coroner thinks so
A Louisiana coroner believes he has recorded the first death caused by a marijuana overdose.June 4, 2019
Adult Health
People are less likely to die of heart disease in states that expanded Medicaid, Penn Medicine study finds
Counties in states that expanded Medicaid averaged 4.3 fewer cardiovascular disease deaths per 100,000 residents after researchers accounted for demographic, clinical, economic and health access factors. That equated to about 2,000 fewer heart disease deaths each year, nationwide.May 30, 2019
Illness
Measles outbreaks threaten United States' elimination status
There have been 971 reported measles cases so far – and the year is not even halfway complete.May 30, 2019
Health News
New Jersey 'Patient Protection Act' sparks battle between Philly and Jersey health systems
The New Jersey legislature is considering a consumer protection bill that would require hospitals and physicians to disclose more information before referring or transferring patients to an out-of-state health care provider.May 24, 2019
Healthy Eating
Low whole grain, dairy consumption may increase cancer risk
The factors were associated with an estimated 80,110 new cancer cases in 2015 among adults age 20 and older, according to the study. That represented about 5.2 percent of all new cancer cases – a burden that aligns closely with cancers associated with alcohol consumption and excessive body weight.May 24, 2019
Children's Health
Philly physicians must now test children for lead – twice
Philadelphia physicians must now test children for lead at least twice before they turn two years old.May 23, 2019
Adult Health
Cancer deaths falling among middle-aged Americans
The cancer death rate among middle-aged Americans has consistantly fallen during the last two decades. But deaths from heart disease are becoming more common.May 22, 2019
Addiction
Penn Medicine drastically cuts opioid prescriptions for some cancer patients
A new pain management program implemented by Penn Medicine has limited the number opioids prescribed to urologic cancer patients. Now, they only receive oxycodone as a last resort.May 21, 2019
Children's Health
Teen drivers with ADHD far more likely to crash than peers
Teenage drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are far more likely to crash than their peers without ADHD.May 20, 2019
Wellness
Jefferson Health to open refugee wellness clinic at Bok building
Jefferson Health announced plans to establish the Hansjörg Wyss Wellness Center inside the Bok Building in South Philly. The center primiarily will serve refugee and immigrants, regardless of health insurance or citizenship status.Just In
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