Poll shows increasing health misinformation in US
A new poll finds that many Americans still encounter health misinformation often and don’t know whether to believe it. more
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September 30th is inaugural 'Mobilize Recovery Day'
The Mobilize Recovery Day of Service is a national movement that harnesses the power of the recovery community and convenes service projects as an actionable way to uplift one another. more
Temple study looks at why Philly students refuse free school lunches
Philadelphia public school students are all provided free lunch and breakfast daily, but many don’t take advantage. more
Over 184k Pennsylvanians have lost Medicaid coverage since COVID
Since the end of a COVID-era federal policy, more than 184,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to state statistics. more
Mothers In Charge still on the front lines of gun violence battle
Already, Philadelphia has seen 224 people killed -- according to police statistics -- since January. more
Most adults are unaware of nationwide 988 suicide hotline
Only 13% of adults in the U.S. have heard of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and know its purpose nine months after its launch, according to a nationally representative survey conducted for Pew. more
Pew invests $6.5million in local youth mental health nonprofits
Five Philadelphia-area nonprofits are getting a major financial boost to further their work with young people, as part of an initiative to combat the youth mental health crisis in the US. more
City police create crisis intervention team for mental health calls
About 1 in 5 emergency calls to police involve a behavioral health component, according to national estimates. more
New NJ agency seeks to reduce number of deaths in childbirth
New Jersey is about to create a new state agency with a primary focus on reducing the number of deaths during and directly after childbirth. more
Pennsylvanians are a bit older than the national average: report
Pennsylvanians are a smidge older than the national average. more
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