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.
September 21, 2020
Mental Health
For colleges, online mental health services are a 'silver lining' of COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted an increase of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, among U.S. college students. With many campuses closed, universities are responding to the influx through virtual counseling sessions and digital outreach – forums that come with a variety of advantages and disadvantages.September 7, 2020
Labor Day
University of the Arts faculty planning to form labor union
Faculty members at the University of the Arts announced their intentions to unionize on Labor Day. The faculty would be represented by the United Academics of Philadelphia, a union affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers. They seek to secure better compensation and benefits from the art school.September 7, 2020
Deaths
La Salle College High mourns death of 'kind and thoughtful' football player
Isaiah Turner, a two-sport athlete at La Salle College High School in the Philadelphia suburbs, died after suffering a "sudden catastrophic medical event" at football practice Friday. His family, friends and teammates mourned his death over Labor Day Weekend, describing him as "kind and thoughtful," with a "warm, inviting smile."September 7, 2020
Police
Arsonist watches North Philly house go up in flames after lighting porch on fire, police say
Philadelphia police are looking for the person who lit the porch of a North Philly home and watched as the flames engulfed the house. The suspect was seen observing the fire from across the street.August 21, 2020
Mental Health
CHOP researchers see sense of altruism in people's COVID-19 worries
People are less worried about getting COVID-19 than they are that a family member will get it – or that they might unknowingly spread the coronavirus, according to a study conducted by Penn Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The research also examined the effect of resiliency on anxiety and depression.June 29, 2020
Fitness
As youth sports return, doctors urge athletes to take 'quaranteam' pledge
Children need to stay physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, but restarting youth sports requires a balancing act. Pediatricians from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed a set of recommendations to guide athletes, parents and coaches as athletics resume.June 16, 2020
Health Stories
Former Tony Fauci trainee steering Jefferson Health through COVID-19 crisis
Dr. John Zurlo trained under Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the 1980s, conducing HIV/AIDS research. Now, he's serving as Jefferson Health's top infectious diseases expert amid the COVID-19 pandemic, directing the health system on everything from treatment guidelines to personal protective equipment.May 21, 2020
Fitness
Running with a mask is difficult and hot weather could make it even harder
Wearing a face mask makes running more difficult due to restricted air flow. Doctors recommend modifying workouts to make them less strenuous until the body acclimates to exercising with a mask. But don't expect added fitness benefits. Studies show masks don't mimic altitude training.May 1, 2020
Government
Coronavirus restrictions to ease in 24 Pennsylvania counties
Pennsylvania will begin reopening by easing coronavirus-related restrictions in 24 northwest and north-central counties on May 8, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday. The Philadelphia region, where COVID-19 cases remain high, is expected to be among the last to reopen.April 30, 2020
Health News
Remdesivir could be authorized as emergency COVID-19 treatment, report says
The antiviral drug remdesivir reduced the recovery time of COVID-19 patients enrolled in a clinical trial conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, leaving health officials optimistic about its potential. The FDA reportedly may give the drug, developed by Gilead Sciences, an emergency use authorization.Just In
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