Philly Counts spreads the word on COVID in neighborhoods
As COVID-19 cases pick back up, Philly Counts is trying to reach as many people as quickly as it can. more
Health
NJ Gov. Murphy signs landmark maternal, child health act
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed landmark legislation to improve New Jersey’s maternal and infant health outcomes for all New Jersey families. more
People with HIV at highest risk of death if diagnosed with COVID
They found that people living with HIV had a 24% higher risk of infection and a 78% higher risk of death from COVID-19 than people without HIV antiretroviral therapy. more
U.S. issues warning about threat of COVID vaccine misinformation
Health misinformation, including disinformation, have threatened the U.S. response to COVID-19 and continue to prevent Americans from getting vaccinated. more
PA overdose deaths increased by 16 percent in 2020
Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates from the CDC. more
New blood pressure campaign targets Black men
Philadelphia is kicking off a new effort to help fight what it calls a silent killer among Black men in the city: high blood pressure. more
Deadlines approach for vaccinating children for school year
If you want your child to be immunized against COVID-19 by the time classes start, you need to act fast. more
Kenney, others call on Biden for more anti-violence help
While President Joe Biden has already signaled Philadelphia will receive new support to combat its gun violence crisis, city officials are pressing for more help. more
City revises LGTBQ guide on navigating post-pandemic
As our city makes the transition into post pandemic life, the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs continues to support Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ communities. more
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