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Parker Administration Welcomes New Appointments to Key City Leadership Positions
Click to read full news release at Phila.gov PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the City of Philadelphia yesterday announced the appointment of 10 new senior officials to lead critical […]
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Appoints Kehinde Solanke as DBHIDS Commissioner
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2025 Contact: press@phila.gov PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced the appointment of Kehinde “Kenny” Solanke, MSW, LSW, as the new Commissioner of the City […]
Mayor Cherelle Parker fills 10 key roles, including DBHIDS Commissioner
Read full report at Inquirer.com by Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Wednesday announced appointments to 10 top posts in her administration, filling positions that have been vacant […]
‘I just couldn’t stop crying’: How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
Read the full report at TheConversation.com Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know. […]
The Philadelphia Police Department honors their first ‘Crisis-Canine’ with his own badge
See the full report at 6abc.com The Philadelphia Police Department has honored a very special member of their crew. Bailey is the department’s first ever “Crisis-Canine.” Together with Officer Paul […]
Managing ‘Strike Stress’
Tips for Your Mental Well-Being During the Work Stoppage View tips as downloadable PDF ‘one-pager’ Stressful times can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Strikes can […]
Philadelphia Consensus on the Surgical Management of Xylazine-Associated Wounds in People Who Use Drugs
Read the full article at SurgiColl.com Xylazine-related wounds are increasingly presenting an addiction medicine and surgical dilemma in people who use drugs. Initially developed as a veterinary sedative, xylazine has […]
Research Finds 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Effective
Read full article at Psychology Today The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was established in 2005 to provide a vital safety net for those in crisis. With rising rates of suicide […]
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie donates $50M to create autism institute in partnership with Penn and CHOP
Read full article at 6abc.com Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is making a major contribution to autism research in Philadelphia. He is donating $50 million to create a new institute that […]
The Philadelphia Model Celebration
DBHIDS Interim Deputy Commissioner Amanda David, and CBH COO Andy Devos were thrilled to be a part of the recent celebration of the advancement of services for older adults with […]