Posts by Philadelphia County Medical Society

PA DOH: Recall of Primark Bamboo Plates

State
The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a health advisory on March 6, 2023. Below is a summary: Primark bamboo plates have been recalled because of elevated levels of lead and…

Mindfulness with Dr. AnaMaria Lopez

Local
Jefferson is hosting a virtual educational program on mindfulness as a way to mitigate anxiety and fatigue: Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence…

PDPH: Gonorrhea with Decreased Susceptibility

Local
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released the following health advisory on January 23, 2023: Background: Last week, the CDC reported the identification of 2 cases of a novel strain…