November 2007

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November 2007 Articles:

Community clinics to offer free flu shots for elderly

If you’re over 50, you’re entitled to free inoculations at one of the Community Flu Clinics throughout Philadelphia, starting this month. If you want to locate your nearest clinic, a Flu Hotline is being set up as of Thursday, Nov. 1, at 215-685-6458.

You will be able to select the area you are interested in from six choices — Center City, South Philadelphia, West and Southwest Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia and North Philadelphia/Kensington. Available in both English and Spanish, the hotline will be updated weekly. Also beginning Nov. 1, you may locate a clinic online by visiting http://www.phila.gov/health
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Energy saved is money saved, so check that heater and your hot water  
  
By Cathy Green

Do you toss out those inserts that come with your gas or electric bill without reading them? Who doesn’t?

Smart people, that’s who. Our utility companies really want to help us conserve energy and offer a lot of helpful advice. Remember, energy saved is money saved, and winter is when energy usage is put to the test as we try to keep warm without going broke. Full Story