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
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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
Temple unveils COVID Trauma-Informed Workforce Initiative Fund
Temple University is announcing its COVID-19 Trauma-Informed Workforce Initiative Fund, specifically targeting medically underserved urban, suburban, and rural communities impacted by COVID19. more
Discrimination persists in many urban hospitals: study
The analysis found that some hospitals in urban markets serve a whiter, wealthier patient mix, while others predominately serve patients of color and with lower incomes. more
CIty announces 'action plan' to combat opioid use disorder
The Plan details the Kenney Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis. more
Philly Teen Vaxx seeks to combat teen vaccine hesitancy
A new student-led vaccine collective is hoping to combat vaccine hesitancy in young people — one clinic at a time. more
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