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Blacks represent only 12% of city COVID vaccinations: report

The inequitable rollout of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccination program carries on as African-Americans continue to lag far behind other racial groups when it comes to receiving vaccines. more

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Most states not reporting racial data on vaccine distribution

The information is a matter of life or death, given that Black people are nearly three times more likely than White people to die of covid-19. more

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Biden expands health care access, restores family planning funds

President Biden has taken executive action to expand health care access by strengthening the Affordable Care Act and reopening enrollment. more

Health

Crisis lines see spike in calls as pandemic continues

The steady increase in people reaching out to crisis hotlines and text lines across the country sends a sobering message about the overall emotional impact of the pandemic. more

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Montgomery County opens COVID-19 vaccine site

The gymnasium at Montgomery County Community College has been transformed into the county's first mass coronavirus vaccination clinic. more

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Health needs assessment shows disparities in LGBTQ communities

Being an LGBTQ person in Pennsylvania means a greater chance of having serious health needs and less access to healthcare to meet those critical needs. more

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City publishes website to answer questions about vaccines

The City of Philadelphia website now has a page dedicated to sharing information about the COVID-19 vaccine. more

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COVID pandemic seen as worsening childhood obesity epidemic

Pediatricians like us have seen it over and over again in the last few months -- kids who have put on 5, sometimes 10, at times even 20 pounds -- since the onset of the pandemic. more

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