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.
March 14, 2019
Children's Health
Delco gynecologist helps teens avoid relationship abuse, pregnancy
Rachael Polis, a pediatric and adolescent specialist, will begin writing occasional articles for PhillyVoice later this month, elaborating on the health issues she encounters during her day job. Earlier this year, she was named one of the state's "Top Physicians Under 40," by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.March 12, 2019
Health News
Penn's Perelman School of Medicine receives another top 10 ranking
Here's how U.S. News & World Report ranked the medical schools and graduate nursing programs in the Philadelphia region.March 12, 2019
Women's Health
The keys to getting in shape for women in their 30s and 40s
Finding the time – not to mention the ambition – to exercise can be challenging for women in their 30s and 40s. But a range of experts has advice to kickstart a workout regimen.March 8, 2019
Nonprofits
Nonprofit helping Philly youth achieve success through writing
There are myriad ways to volunteer in the Philadelphia area, from running with the homeless to delivering meals. Here's one way to get involved.March 7, 2019
Health News
Facebook takes first steps to combat anti-vaxxing movement
Facebook pledged to take action against any vaccine hoaxes identified by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.March 6, 2019
Depression
FDA approves new medication for severe depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved esketamine, a nasal spray designed to treat severe forms of depression that are unresponsive to at least two other antidepressant medications. The drug will be sold under the brand name Spravato.March 6, 2019
Illness
Here's why cancer commonly spreads to the liver
When cancer spreads, it frequently ends up appearing in the liver thanks to a chain reaction that makes the organ particularly vulnerable to cancerous cells. Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified the source of that chain reaction.March 5, 2019
Addiction
Philly launches media campaign touting medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction
Philadelphia's new media campaign specifically highlights buprenorphine, using a tagline - "I am living proof that Bupe works" - beneath the photos of several people who attribute their recovery to medication-assisted treatment.March 5, 2019
Health News
Vaping scourge Scott Gottlieb resigns as FDA commissioner, report says
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is stepping down to spend more time with his family, according to The Washington Post.March 4, 2019
Illness
New prostate cancer test now available at Cooper Health
Cooper University Health Care is now offering a new diagnostic test that can detect recurrent prostate cancer earlier than previous methods.Just In
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