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Christen Smith: Vaccine doses misallocated in Pennsylvania as intended second doses given out as first doses

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021
Christen Smith

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

The Economy

Matthew Rousu: Reflecting on Covid-19 shows the value of free markets

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
Matthew Rousu

One clear take-away on the Covid-19 pandemic and governmental and societal response to it? Free markets matter.
By Matthew Rousu

Municipal Government

Todd Shepherd: Delco plows on with creation of health department as budget figures will arrive soon

January 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Health

George Hofmann: Here are the hidden costs of not reopening the economy

August 10, 2020December 15, 2020
George Hofmann
2

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

Health

The Editors: Dr. Rachel Levine should resign as PA Health Secretary

May 15, 2020December 15, 2020
The Editors
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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.

Health

Dr. Brice Arndt: Stop pumping patients with opioids; support the NOPAIN Act

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020
Brice Arndt
2

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.

The Economy

Howard Lurie: Medical research paramount when the dust settles on Covid-19

April 15, 2020December 15, 2020
Howard Lurie

We need to prepare for the next pandemic with major investments in medical research. By Howard Lurie.

Politics

Stu Bykofsky: Coronavirus is a wakeup call with China

April 6, 2020April 7, 2020
Stu Bykofsky

China is not quite an enemy, but close. By Stu Bykofsky

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