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November 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
It’s never too late to quit: Smoking cessation tips

Quitting smoking at any time improves your health. It doesn’t matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking. When you quit, you are likely to add years to your life.
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November 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022
Protect yourself from the flu

The best defense against the flu is to wash your hands often, avoid touching your face and get vaccinated.
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October 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
Become a COVID-19 vaccine ambassador in your community

Ambassadors will share fact-based information to help educate their neighbors on the importance of being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
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October 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
The Senior Strut Returns!

Over 400 older adults gathered at Lloyd Hall on Friday, October 14 to join PCA for the 2022 Senior Strut.
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October 13, 2022Oct 13, 2022
Proactive Care is Wellness: PCA Hosts Men’s Wellness Event to Spur Conversation & End Stigma

The event spotlighted men’s health and provided key insights on nutrition, cancer screening tips and more.
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October 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
How to safely store and dispose of medicine

Storage of medication can affect how well it works. Follow these tips to make sure your meds stay safe and effective for as long as possible.
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October 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
Monkeypox in Philadelphia: Get the facts

What exactly is monkeypox? What can you do to prevent it?
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October 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
PA MEDI offers free health insurance assistance

Medicare open enrollment for 2023 coverage starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Older adults can get free help to understand their health insurance options.
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October 4, 2022Oct 4, 2022
Early breast cancer detection saves lives

When it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer, older adults have special challenges.
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