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My Son Died of Sickle Cell Disease. The World Still Doesn’t Understand It

Hannibal Collins lived with sickle cell anemia for 37 years. It was only after his death that I discovered how little the world knows about the disease.


Reviews

I Tried It: Getting Zapped While Exercising

Guides

Where to Go Apple Picking Within an Hour Drive of Philadelphia

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do We Navigate Group Travel Planning With Friends Who Have Deeper Pockets?

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Guides

Find Low-Cost (and Free) Mental Health Services

Help is out there — here’s where to find it in Philly.

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: Will I Ever Find My “Special Someone”?

And what do I do while I wait?

News

The 2026 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge Is Officially Underway

Submit your nomination for a deserving local health hero by May 30th.

Kenneth Veit family doctor PCOM
Q&A

This Philly Doctor Is Practicing the Long Game — One Family at a Time

For more than four decades, this primary-care physician has cared for patients across generations — and knows what continuity of care really means.

News

What It’s Like: Stories From Philly’s Medical Heroes

Fear. Relief. Worry. Hope. What it’s like to take care of us.

News

This New Art Program Is Fostering Creativity and Connection for People With Parkinson’s

Create & Connect offers art classes and gallery tours for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

A yoga studio stalwart. HYROX, hacked. And a killer massage that won’t break the bank.


Our all-new Top Doctors list
News

The 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here

Our all-new list: the 3,086 best physicians in the Philadelphia region, as chosen by their peers.

News

This Philly Barber Is Pairing Haircuts With Health Care

Inspired by his own medical crisis, Al Dashiell is bringing registered nurses into his Center City barber shop, Chopped P.H.D., to help clients stay healthy.

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Can We Cope With Despair?

When it feels like the world is without hope, how do we move forward with what each day demands of us?

News

Nature Prescriptions? Just What the Doctor Ordered

What if your primary care physician gave you a script for more time outdoors? Prescribe Outside, a program from CHOP, is doing just that.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: What the Hell Is Up With These God-Awful Seasonal Allergies?

We can fly spaceships around the moon, yet my wife is constantly sneezing.

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


Guides

12 Hikes Near Philadelphia With Waterfalls and Gorgeous Views

If you’re looking for new outdoor vistas, these hikes can be an ideal escape from the city.

Reviews

I Tried It: Can a Spa Fix Your Sleep?

A restless writer checks out the Four Seasons’ new sleep-focused treatment — and wakes up feeling totally refreshed.

News

Can City Council Fix Our Reproductive Healthcare Crisis?

Federal and local funding cuts are decimating an already precarious healthcare landscape, especially for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities.

News

Save the Date: Be Well Philly Fest Is Returning This May

Join us for fitness classes, wellness activities, an interactive vendor marketplace, and good-for-you socializing on May 17th.

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