Health

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

Health

Income

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

Basic Needs

Health

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

Awards

Health

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

Basic Needs

Health

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

Basic Needs

Health

Workshops

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

Health

Reports

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

Health

Reports

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

Education

Health