Free Dental Care for Children and Teens: March 26 to April 2
Public Citizens for Children + Youth is hosting Give Kids a Smile, a free dental event running from March 26 to April 2 targeted towards children who are uninsured or who…
Civil War Medicine Talk, Wednesday, February 21st 2018
The Fumo Family Library is hosting ‘Civil War Medicine: What Went Right?’, a talk about medicine during the Civil War and the revolutionary changes that took place. Speaking will be…
Health Advisory – Increasing Influenza Activity in Philadelphia: Clinical Reminders for the 2017–2018 Season
Based on hospital laboratory and emergency department surveillance data, influenza and influenza-like illnesses (ILI) are increasing in Philadelphia (figure). Influenza A(H3N2), the predominant strain currently circulating is known to cause…
PDPH Health Advisory: 2017–2018 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and Reminders for Reporting and Prevention
Over the last several weeks, clinical laboratories throughout Philadelphia have reported increased detections of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The elderly, immunocompromised persons, infants, children <2 years of age with chronic…
PDPH Health Notification: Army vs. Navy Football Game – Saturday, December 9, 2017
The 118th annual Army vs. Navy football game is scheduled to occur on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Those attending the event…
Hurricane Maria Assistance Services Center – Helping Those Displaced by Hurricane Maria
If you know someone who has been displaced by Hurricane Maria, you can refer them to the Hurricane Maria Assistance Services Center. The Center provides services to residents of Puerto…