Thousands of Covid vaccines earmarked for individuals receiving a second dose were given out as a first shot, causing a vaccine shortage.
By Christen Smith
Matthew Rousu: Reflecting on Covid-19 shows the value of free markets
One clear take-away on the Covid-19 pandemic and governmental and societal response to it? Free markets matter.
By Matthew Rousu
Todd Shepherd: Delco plows on with creation of health department as budget figures will arrive soon
Opaque budget projections for Delaware County’s forthcoming health department has left some residents weary of the proposal’s suspected tax burden.
By Todd Shepherd
George Hofmann: Here are the hidden costs of not reopening the economy
Covid-19 is not the only public health crisis we currently face — and it’s best not to ignore the side effects of staying shut.
By George Hofmann
The Editors: Dr. Rachel Levine should resign as PA Health Secretary
Dr. Rachel Levine pursued a ruinous policy of forcing PA nursing homes to reabsorb Covid-positive patients — and then quietly moved her 95 year-old mother to a fancy hotel. This Editorial Board calls for her resignation as PA Health Secretary.
Dr. Brice Arndt: Stop pumping patients with opioids; support the NOPAIN Act
One way to mitigate the opioid crisis is to allow for and encourage non-opioid treatments. A new bill could do just that. By Dr. Bruce Arndt.
Howard Lurie: Medical research paramount when the dust settles on Covid-19
We need to prepare for the next pandemic with major investments in medical research. By Howard Lurie.
Stu Bykofsky: Coronavirus is a wakeup call with China
China is not quite an enemy, but close. By Stu Bykofsky