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.
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.May 17, 2019
Illness
MD Anderson at Cooper, Holy Redeemer developing joint cancer program in Philly suburbs
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and Holy Redeemer Health System have agreed to develop a joint cancer program at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, Montgomery County.May 15, 2019
Adult Health
Joint pain supplement may actually benefit your heart
Glucosamine, an over-the-counter supplement commonly used to alleviate joint pain, may actually hold benefits for the heart.May 14, 2019
Addiction
Pennsylvania AG sues Purdue Pharma, alleges illegal marketing of OxyContin
Pennsylvania became the latest state to sue Purdue Pharma, alleging the drug company orchestrated a deceptive, multi-pronged campaign to boost sales of OxyContin – despite knowing the prescription painkiller was causing addictions.May 14, 2019
Children's Health
How much speech do unborn children hear? It varies
New research shows that unborn children are exposed to as much as five hours of speech every day.May 13, 2019
Men's Health
Men have a ticking biological clock, too
Most men do not worry about their biological clock. But they have one. And it has real effects on pregnancy and their children's health, researchers say.May 13, 2019
Health News
Philly-area drug company execs among those accused of fixing prices
A sweeping federal accuses 20 drug companies and 15 executives of conspiring to artificially inflate generic drug prices.May 10, 2019
Adult Health
Americans are OK with adults using Adderall at work – but not athletes or students
The American public generally accepts the use of Adderall and other cognitive enhancers in the workplace. But attitudes aren't nearly as favorable when athletes and students use them.May 10, 2019
Illness
Hepatitis A infections are surging in U.S. despite availability of effective vaccine
Infections reported between 2016 to 2018 catapulted by 294 percent compared to the previous three-year stretch. That jump came despite a vaccine that provides up to 95 percent protection among healthy people for as many as 11 years.May 9, 2019
Health News
Instagram taking action against anti-vaxxers
The social media platform is now blocking any hashtags that consistently contain posts spreading misinformation about vaccines.Just In
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