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Regardless of the destination, traveling can increase the risk of contracting travel-related infectious diseases. In light of university and school spring breaks and associated travel, the Philadelphia Department of Public…

If our doctors aren’t well, how will our communities be well? An alarming 40% of physicians currently report feeling burnout and/or symptoms of clinical depression. Untreated depression is the leading…

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…