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
Health
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
Region's only recovery high school to hold Open House
The Bridge Way School is Philadelphia's only recovery high school serving students in grades 9 - 12 with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. more
Black Doctors Consortium to open clinic in North Philadelphia
The clinic, officially called the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity, is set to open in mid-October. more
Study shows gun violence increases MH issues with kids
Gun violence in a community can increase the number of children visiting the emergency room with mental health crises. more
UWGPSNJ offers trauma training for food aid workers
United Way will be sponsoring its next Help the Helpers learning series aimed at staff and volunteers that provide food assistance to the community.more
Hunger Coalition's Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14th
Support the Coalition Against Hunger’s work to end hunger at the Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14. Don’t miss this great outdoor event at the beautiful Mann Center for the Performing Arts! more
Children First plans virtual Give Kids Sight Day on Oct. 9th
Children First is sponsoring a virtual Give Kids Sight Day, geared towards kids who did not have or did not pass an eye screening this year and who do not have health insurance. more
Puentes de Salud seeks an Executive Director
Puentes de Salud promotes the health and wellness of the growing Latinx immigrant population through high-quality health care, innovative educational programs, and community building. more
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