Health

U.S. life expectancy declines for first time in decades: report

One of the fundamental ways scientists measure the well-being of a nation is tracking the rate at which its citizens die and how long they can be expected to live. more

Health

Reports

JJPI offers support program for boys surviving sexual abuse

BOSS offers art, music, movement (step), and group psychoeducation to boys ages 6-18 who have experienced sexual abuse. more

Health

$50k GSK Impact Awards available from Philadelphia Foundation

As the GSK IMPACT Awards mark their 25th anniversary, GSK recognizes the tremendous needs that nonprofits meet in improving the health of the communities where its employees live and work. more

Corporate Responsibility

Health

Requests for Proposals

Youth Service Inc. starts virtual parent support groups

Please join Youth Service Inc. for a virtual parent group to connect, collaborate, and care for ourselves and our children. more

Health

Collaboration organizes 'It's Up to You' vaccination campaign

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative have revealed the platform for their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative, "It's Up To You." more

Advocacy

Health

Black doctors vaccine program eliminates registration requirement

The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium is changing how it administers vaccinations to make the process more equitable. more

Health

Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers

Volunteers provide a variety of services during a response, depending on their individual licensing and credentials. more

Health

Volunteer

City sets up website to register for COVID-19 vaccination

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is providing COVID-19 vaccine to all Philadelphia residents. more

Health

Report: People with dementia are twice as likely to contract COVID-19

People with dementia had significantly greater risk of contracting the coronavirus, and they were much more likely to be hospitalized and die from it, than people without dementia. more

Health

Reports