PA report on nursing homes warns of crisis ahead
Steps are needed to ensure a growing number of older persons in need will be well cared for, state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has cautioned in a new report. more
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Philadelphia releases report on opioid reduction efforts
The City released a progress report on July 1, 2019, for the Philadelphia Resilience Project, the emergency response established last October by Mayor Jim Kenney to combat the opioid epidemic. more
Volunteer dentists needed in Bucks County
Professional dentists needed for 4 hour shifts at free dental clinic located in Southampton (Bucks County). Provide care to underserved adults and veterans. more
Preventing HIV Project seeks intake coordinator in Kensington
Preventing HIV Project operates a drop in center for those at risk of HIV disease at Kensington and Allegheny Avenues. more
Bebashi seeks Health Enterprise Zone advisors
Bebashi is inviting established community leaders to serve on our newly-formed Community Advisory Board. more
PHMC releases Southeastern PA Household Health Survey results
The HHS is the most comprehensive health survey in the SEPA region and the largest sample from a concentrated local population in the country, covering 7,500 households in the five-county area. more
PCCY seeks Special Projects Associate
Coordinate a free health care event for children to receive eye exams and glasses, and assist with growing a coalition of stakeholders in the region to prevent childhood lead poisoning. more
Job Opportunity: Child Health Enroller & Community Liaison
This Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaker will conduct outreach and, recruit new, parents/caregivers in the Philadelphia region, on CHIP and Medicaid. more
Doctors call for action on child lead poisoning in Pennsylvania
State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.) and area pediatricians are calling for legislative action and a $500 million “superfund” to tackle childhood lead poisoning throughout Pennsylvania. more
Men more likely than women to have drug problem, MH disorders
June marks National Men’s Health Month, an opportunity to examine the prevalence of drug misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs) in men. more
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