PDPH releases COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
The following was released by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) on January 5: COVID vaccination is underway for healthcare workers as well as staff and residents at long-term…
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FDA December 10 Meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has posted the briefing document on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for their Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting, held on December 10. The document is available…
Read More The PA Health Law Project’s COVID-19 Testing & Treatment
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Health released a COVID-19 testing and treatment resource guide for uninsured Philadelphians. The guide contains information on accessing medical care and concerns related to immigration…
Read More HRSA holds World AIDS Day 2020 Virtual Commemorative Event
The Health Resources and Services Administration is holding a World AIDS Day 2020 Virtual Commemorative Event. Below is the invitation that was released on November 30: “HRSA invites you to…
Read More Thanksgiving Messaging Digital Toolkit
The US Department of Health and Human Services released a messaging document and a digital toolkit to help physicians spread awareness about how to stay safe during Thanksgiving and the…
Read More MOUD Provider Collaborative – Safety Oriented Email and Upcoming Meeting Tuesday, Dec 8 8:00 am to 9:00 am
The Health Federation of Philadelphia shared resources, including ways to address overdose risk and training resources, as well as upcoming meeting information: “The holidays tend to be a difficult time…
Read More CDC: Celebrating Thanksgiving
On November 24, CDC released a COVID-19 update with recommendations on how to stay safe during Thanksgiving: Celebrating Thanksgiving As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the United…
Read More AMA: Registration for Fourth COVID-19 Webinar Now Open
The AMA is holding the fourth webinar in its series, “COVID-19: What physicians need to know.” AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, will host the webinar, and she will be joined…
Read More August 19 Block Captain Program Audio Now Available
The Philadelphia Block Captain Program was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 as a Zoom conference. Below is an audio recording of the program. Program Agenda: Introductions & Updates –…
Read More August 28: MOUD Preceptor Program
The Health Federation of Philadelphia in collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is inviting Primary Care Providers to attend the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Preceptor Program.…
Read More July 28: PDPH Advisory – COVID-19 Updates and Guidance on Duration of Isolation
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released the following Health Advisory on July 28: COVID-19 Updates and Guidance on Duration of Isolation Summary Points: COVID-19 case counts in Philadelphia remain…
Read More July 26: Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 800 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 107,425
The following was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on July 26: The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 26, that there are 800…
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