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Health: After Health Commissioner’s Resignation, Harm Reduction Organizations Ask ‘What’s Next?’

July 2, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat

With the resignation of health commissioner Thomas Farley, harm reduction organizations fighting the city’s opioid crisis wonder what this change in leadership means following another increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Community Groups Step Up to Aid Vaccination Efforts

June 28, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Organizations like Vietlead and Juntos have hosted clinics to vaccinate immigrant, non-native English speaking communities.

Health

Mental Health: For People Experiencing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues, Social Media Can Either Help or Harm

June 7, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle

Social media can connect people and communities from all around the world. But online social platforms can also be competitive places where unrealistic standards of beauty are praised and diet culture runs rampant.

COVID-19

Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic

May 12, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan

The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them.

Health

Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community

May 10, 2021 Kaila Morris

Lamya Broussard offers her insight and opinion on helping Philadelphia’s Caribbean community through difficult times.

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
Health

Mental Health: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia

May 5, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle

Despite being one of the highest-populated cities in the country, Philadelphia is also one of the most unadvanced when it comes to affordable care for people with eating disorders.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic

May 4, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan

At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
to keep social distancing from being a barrier to recovery.

COVID-19

COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Access to Care for Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Survivors

April 29, 2021 Darci Moon Gold

The enduring pandemic has affected quality of life for millions of Americans. For survivors of sexual assault, the isolation and financial impact of the pandemic has been overwhelming. In Philadelphia, there are resources and organizations whose doors have remained open and are ready to help.

Environment

North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice

April 13, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to

COVID-19

Montgomery County: Inmates Dispute Jail’s Account of Pandemic Safety Measures

March 30, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December.

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