District to establish new centers for students with special needs
School District of Philadelphia administrators are opening six specialized services regional centers for students with special needs today. more
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Casey report examines COVID impact on homes with children
The latest KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines how households with children are faring during the pandemic. more
Half of PA children not tested for lead poisoning: report
Report: Half of Pennsylvania kids are not getting tested for lead by their second birthday, despite CDC guidelines. more
Study: 1/3 of African Americans hesitant to getting vaccine
Black Americans, citing rationale for hesitancy, among the groups that have the least confidence in the vaccine, according to a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. more
PA releases details on availability of COVID vaccine in state
Pennsylvania has receive an initial shipment of more than 110,000 doses of the vaccine, with the first given to health workers, first responders and residents and staff in nursing and group homes. more
PA Gov. Wolf announces health reform initiative
The Governor has announced a plan that will provide oversight and pursue reforms focused on affordability, accessibility and value in Pennsylvania’s health care system. more
Health Promotion Council is recruiting for Executive Director
HPC is a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation. more
National Black COVID Coalition sets webinar on coming vaccines
The National Black Coalition Against COVID and the leading black health professional organizations invite you to join us for Making It Plain – A Town Hall on Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine. more
UW funds First Up for workshops on trauma care in ECE programs
Starting in January, with the support of UWGPSNJ, First Up will provide a series of professional learning opportunities on topics related to trauma-informed care in early care and education programs. more
City releases comprehensive HIV/AIDS plan on World AIDS Day
Last week on World AIDS Day (December 1st), the Philadelphia Health Department released an innovative new plan to effectively end the decades-long HIV epidemic in Philadelphia. more
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