Brad Nau

Kids whose hands and arms look different are climbing to new heights at Camp Rock, hosted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The story of a doctor researcher at Penn Medicine is now being made into a movie after saving his own life with existing pharmacy drugs.

A new device uses a tickle of the tongue to help patients overcome tinnitus.

A block party for one neighborhood in West Philadelphia had over 100 volunteers come together to repair homeowners' houses.

A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new medical facility in Philadelphia is making a doctor’s trip less stressful. Jefferson Health’s new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, is a state-of-the-art facility.Along with all the latest medical equipment, there are special design features that help keep visitors calm.A trip to the Honickman Center is a journey into a rarified world of sensory sensitivity.“There’s a lot of accommodations in this building to help people relax, calm down,” said Dr. Wendy Ross…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Firefighters endure a lot of trauma but according to experts, dealing with the resulting mental health issues is often ignored. Firefighters said talking about emotions isn’t something they’re trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier now.Philly firefighter Bill Dischinger said 16 years of being on the front lines became overwhelming.“My drinking had gotten out of control because of the trauma,” Dischinger said. “And my marriage was a mess beca…

Shariah Harris started riding at Philadelphia's Work to Ride program and recently played in the national polo championship.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Jefferson Health in Philadelphia has a new way to help nurses deal with stress.Research shows music therapy can reduce anxiety and depression and improve how people feel, and now it’s helping a special group of nurses.There’s something acoustic happening at Jefferson Hospital. Music therapist Allie McCrea is making rounds – not for the patients – but for the nurses on the intensive care unit. “Imagine coming to work every single day knowing someone’s life is in your hand,”…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new children’s book by a Philadelphia writer about overcoming adversity is being published. This hero with a hard shell had a disability and the writer is dealing with cancer.But together they’re overcoming these hardships and hoping to inspire others.It’s a slow walk to fame for this tortoise named Radha.“Her personality is amazing,” Pari Docktor said.Docktor who lives in Rittenhouse Square admits having a pet tortoise is unusual, but she said Radha is smart and loving.”…