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September 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022
Art program helps people living with dementia
ARTZ Philadelphia is dedicated to using group interactions around arts and culture to enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia and their care partners.
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September 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
PA MEDI 2022 – Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Starts October 15
PA MEDI is available to help Medicare beneficiaries explore and understand their health insurance plan options.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Containing COVID in the community
The BA.5 omicron subvariant makes up nearly 80% of new COVID-19 cases. People who are up-to-date on vaccines have much lower risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Telehealth has become the ‘norm’ for health care from home
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth wasn't commonly used. Health providers rarely offered virtual services, and insurance didn't widely cover it. But that has changed.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
FAQs about COVID-19 booster shots for older adults
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about vaccinations, booster shots and the pandemic.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Vax | mask | test: COVID-19 info, resources
Latest information about COVID-19 vaccinations shots and testing from Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
City is tackling racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 care
In Philadelphia, nationally and around the world, people of color and older adults face greater challenges when confronted with COVID-19 than people in other communities.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
Knowledge, resources are powerful
One of the greatest lessons that we’ve learned from the pandemic is that knowledge is power. Information can create a safety net to get us through the toughest times.
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July 18, 2022Jul 18, 2022
988: A Direct Line for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support
Effective July 16, 2022, the number 988 will serve as a direct link for suicide prevention and crisis support.
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