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Recently, Philadelphia City Council moved a proposed ordinance (Bill number 180888) out of committee that would require pharmaceutical representatives to register with the Health Department whenever they are engaged in selling,…

The Philadelphia County Medical Society received good news from the City’s attorney this morning: The Pa Supreme Court has upheld the Philly Soda tax.  PCMS had been part of this…

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has detected a seasonal increase in Legionnaires’ disease in the City of Philadelphia. PDPH generally observes an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases each…

High temperatures combined with high humidity can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can exacerbate chronic medical conditions, particularly among those who are at increased risk. This summer you…

Drexel University College of Medicine is seeking an exceptional leader to become the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital. Applicants…