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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Below is a list of upcoming board meetings. All meetings will be held at PCMS HQ and will start at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. This information is also available…
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has implemented the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring all CHIP network providers and practitioners who render, order, prescribe or bill for items…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting a 3 to 10 month nationwide shortage of APLISOL®, a product of Par Pharmaceuticals. APLISOL® is one of two purified-protein…
SUMMARY POINTS Hepatitis A is increasing in Philadelphia especially among persons who use drugs, those living homeless, and MSM. Take every opportunity to vaccinate high risk persons. Consider acute HAV…
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…
The height of the 2019 season for tickborne infections in Philadelphia and surrounding areas is quickly approaching. While Lyme disease is the most frequently diagnosed tickborne illness in Philadelphia residents,…