Alison McCook

Mar 17, 2025 | tncpnews.com | Alison McCook |Rina Risper

Laura Koenig and her son Nathan in front of aids he used to help him with his eye issue. It took dozens of sessions of vision therapy, but now Nathan is reading at grade level. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)By Alison McCook The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)Nathan Koenig was articulate, with an impressive vocabulary. As early as age 3 in preschool, he showed a knack for storytelling, creating detailed characters and plotlines.

Dec 29, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | Alison McCook

As the head of the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Allison Denman must constantly fight for resources and awareness among health systems of the importance of giving patients access to this type of exam by trained providers. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) TNS PHILADELPHIA - Many patients come to Allison Denman after the worst experience of their lives.

Dec 28, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Alison McCook

As the head of the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Allison Denman must constantly fight for resources and awareness among health systems of the importance of giving patients access to this type of exam by trained providers. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) TNS PHILADELPHIA - Many patients come to Allison Denman after the worst experience of their lives.

Dec 10, 2024 | inquirer.com | Alison McCook |Aubrey Whelan

This week, we have an exclusive look at a lawsuit claiming Jefferson Health gave Facebook access to private health information inside itspatient portal. Plus:📮 Are you worried about medical privacy breaches from third-party tracking? For a chance to be featured in this newsletter, email us back. If someone forwarded you this newsletter, sign up here. — Aubrey Whelan and Alison McCook, Inquirer health reporters, @aubreyjwhelan.

Dec 9, 2024 | dailyitem.com | Alison McCook

The Philadelphia InquirerNathan Koenig was articulate, with an impressive vocabulary. As early as age 3 in preschool, he showed a knack for storytelling, creating detailed characters and plotlines. But once he started school, he had trouble with reading and writing. He brought home class worksheets that were all blank. Eventually, Nathan was diagnosed with a learning disability. Even with extra support, he never caught up to his peers.