PA House approves expansion of PACE prescription assistance
More seniors would qualify for Pennsylvania’s PACENET prescription assistance program, under a bill that has won unanimous approval by the state House of Representatives. more
Health
City Health Dept.: HIV is on rise among injection drug users
HIV has been on the rise among people who inject drugs in Philadelphia as the opioid epidemic rages on and the use of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl increases. more
Long-term care facilities called at risk as workforces shrink
About 3/4 of Pennsylvania’s long-term care providers who responded to a recent survey say they have limited the number of people they accept, with about half saying they have waiting lists. more
Spotlight PA report highlights coming Alzheimer's crisis
Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most elderly states, is woefully unprepared for another kind of public health emergency — Alzheimer's and related diseases. more
Wistar Institute HIV program to recognize Fauci, Shull
The Wistar Institute will honor Anthony Fauci, MD, and Jane Shull, founder of Philadelphia FIGHT, on October 28th. more
Boot Up Philly supports homeless Philadelphians
The Saint John's Hospice Advisory Board and Catholic Social Services are pleased to host Boot Up Philly, a free give-away event for those in need in our Philadelphia community. more
Bridging the Gaps 31st Annual Symposium
Join us for the Bridging the Gaps 31st annual Symposium on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 9 AM - 11:30 AM via Zoom.
Participation is FREE! more
City seeks agency to pilot an anti-violence hotline
Philadelphia is facing a growing public health crisis that is claiming a generation of young people—last year, homicide was the leading cause of death for young Black and Latino men. more
Spotlight PA report highlights coming crisis in elder care
Pennsylvania is headed for a profound elder care crisis, experts warn, as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia rates continue to climb. more
Rutgers study says soda tax has not cost jobs in city
A new study from Rutgers economists shows the Philadelphia sweetened beverage tax created at least as many jobs as it cost in the four-and-a-half years since it passed. more
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