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Where to find free vaccines in Philadelphia this winter
Read full article at Inquirer.com Learn where to get free or low-cost COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in Philadelphia. Find city health centers, eligibility details, and tips for staying protected […]
Philly program encourages men of color to hold on to ‘infinite hope’
Read full article at PhillyTrib.com The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services sponsored an International Men’s Day program this week focusing on the importance of positive male […]
Mayor Cherelle Parker establishes ‘mini City Halls’ in 11 neighborhoods for Philly residents to access city services
Read full article at Inquirer.com Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration announced Friday that it is establishing 11 “mini City Halls” across Philadelphia where residents can request services like graffiti removal […]
Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing: Poll
Read the full article at TheHill.com Awareness of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline is growing since the number was updated, but it is still low, according to a new […]
The new head of Philly’s Project HOME brings a lived experience of housing insecurity
Read full article at Inquirer.com When Estelle Richman, chair of Project HOME’s board of trustees, spoke of the agency’s new CEO, Donna Bullock, she said, “She possesses a unique combination […]
New research from Philly ER doctors shows the ‘excruciating’ effect of xylazine withdrawal, and how to manage it
Read full article at WHYY.org Since 2019, xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer, started appearing in street fentanyl. It has since spread throughout the United States, including in 99% of the […]
Philly’s first mobile methadone van is on track with $1.2 million spending plan, city says
Read full article at Inquirer.com Philadelphia health officials say they are on track to spend $1.2 million in opioid lawsuit settlement cash on a specialized van equipped to dispense the […]
1 in 3 U.S. students experience racism at school: It’s affecting mental health
Read full article at USAToday.com Students who experienced racism said their mental health also deteriorated, a new study showed. In 2023, nearly a third of high school students across the […]
Philadelphia teen turns mental health struggles into positive message through his clothing brand
Read full article at CBSNews.com A Philadelphia teenager who has overcome mental health issues is promoting emotional wellness with his clothing brand. Smiley faces have been a salvation for 18-year-old […]
Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show
Read full article at WHYY.org Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data released Wednesday, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in […]