Give Kids Sight Day: Free Eye Care for Kids – Saturday, October 5
PCCY (Public Citizens for Children and Youth) will be holding its “Give Kids Sight Day,” a day of free eye checks and eye glasses for children who need them. It…
Presidents Installation 2019: Dr. Cristol’s Speech
The following is the speech given by PCMS President James L. Cristol, MD, during the 2019 PCMS Presidents Installation on Saturday, June 29: And now a few words on health…
Southeastern PA Treatment Overdose Prevention Seminar
The PA Harm Reduction Coalition will be holding a seminar about overdose prevention on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at PCMS. To learn more and…
Yersinia Infections in Northeastern Pennsylvania
BACKGROUND ON INVESTIGATION The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is investigating an outbreak of cases of yersiniosis in northeastern Pennsylvania focused in Wayne County.…
Rapid Increases in Hepatitis A among People Who Use Drugs in Philadelphia: Expanding Efforts to Provide Hepatitis A Vaccination to At-Risk Persons
In Philadelphia and other surrounding counties in NJ and PA, rapid increases in Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections are occurring among persons who use drugs especially among those who are…
Tobacco Treatment Resources
PCMS is sharing information about these programs for physicians and patients looking for additional resources on quitting the use of tobacco products. 1. The PA Free Quitline is expanding the…