Students create website highlighting COVID-19 volunteer efforts
This site was developed by area college students in a collaborative effort with the Philadelphia Organization for Health Professional Students (POHPS). more
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City links census to COVID-19 volunteer food distribution effort
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Philly Counts team is working closely with the City to provide assistance with emergency response services. more
How to promote children's resilience in response to pandemic
A new resource outlines ways to promote children’s resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect them from the potential negative effects that traumatic events can have on children’s development. more
Philadelphia FIGHT publishes LGBTQ needs assessment survey
You can support LGBTQ health by filling out the 2020 PA LGBTQ Needs Assessment, if you identify as part of the LGBTQ community, and are living anywhere in Pennsylvania. more
Newly unemployed, uninsured may be eligible for public health coverage
Newly unemployed — and uninsured — individuals may be eligible for a plan through the federal marketplace, healthcare.gov. Others may have low enough family incomes to qualify for Medicaid.
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Analysis: CARES Act is focused on economic stimulus, not health care
What's in the $2 trillion bill for health care? more
UWGPSNJ, Philadelphia Foundation establish a COVID-19 emergency fund
The City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Foundation (PF), and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) announced Thursday, March 19th the launch of PHL COVID-19 Fund. more
Resources for supporting children’s emotional well-being during the pandemic
While the CDC has downplayed the risk to children, research shows children are more vulnerable to the emotional impact of times like these. more
City expands free food distribution sites to serve all residents
A program originally designed to help families with children missing school lunches has expanded to offer free food to any needy resident. more
City Health Dept. offers helpline, guidance on pandemic
The Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health has issued planning guidance for businesses and nonprofit organizations and started a coronoavirus helpline at 800-722-7112. more
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