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Take note of these new health care laws coming to Pa. in 2025
Read full report at WHYY.org This past year, lawmakers in the tri-state area were focused on expanding access to maternal health support, strengthening consumer protections against medical debt, boosting access […]
Philadelphia’s New Health Commissioner: Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson’s Vision for Public Health
Read full article at northeasttimes.com Philadelphia has a new health commissioner, Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson. She has close to 30 years of experience and is familiar with the city and its […]
Palak Raval-Nelson named Philadelphia’s new health commissioner
Read the full report at WHYY.org Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has appointed Palak Raval-Nelson to lead the city’s Department of Public Health, highlighting her nearly three decades of service in […]
In a first-of-its-kind meeting, Philly doctors discussed how to treat tranq wounds
Doctors who spoke at the symposium stressed the importance of collaboration between different medical disciplines: The patients they see require care that goes beyond simply treating a serious wound. Read […]
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 […]