Drug overdoses in Pennsylvania started to spike in 2011. In 2016, more than forty-five hundred people in the Commonwealth died from drug overdoses, which amounts to 13 deaths every day. We explore the human impact of this epidemic by talking to guests who have been personally affected by addiction. We’ll also talk about Pennsylvania’s $20 million effort to address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Prostate cancer is one of the two most common cancers among men– one in seven males will be diagnosed within their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, treatment options vary widely based on the particulars of each case. How do you know what’s right for you?
Patty Satalia and guest experts share what they’ve encountered this growing season, and provide a checklist of garden chores to do before the chilly weather kicks in. They also take viewer questions.
Following the premier of A Time to Heal, the WPSU community was invited to participate in a live broadcast discussion about the documentary and memories and thoughts about how the Vietnam War redefined American attitudes and pop culture.
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