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March 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022PCA to host two virtual health self-management workshops, free to those ages 60+
Want to better self-manage your health issues, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and high blood pressure? Register for a virtual workshop through PCA! All workshops a...
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022‘Ballot Box’ exhibit chronicles women’s struggles to vote
For many years, only free white men who owned property could vote. A free exhibition at the Union League of Philadelphia chronicles the struggle to gain the right to vote.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Know the risks of women’s leading health concerns
As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, women are encouraged to make their health a priority. Take time to learn about your risk for common medical conditions.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Free at-home COVID-19 tests available to all households
To place your order online, go to special.usps.com/testkits. If you don’t have internet access or need help placing your order, call 1-800-232-0233.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022The fight for gender equality: Timeline of notable events in U.S. women’s history
American women have long fought for equal footing throughout the nation’s history – and continue to do so, proving that when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Stay active in the home: Tips for working out without going out
Staying active as you age is essential for physical, mental and emotional health. But you do not need to hit the gym to get in a good workout.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Nutritious recipes that are light on fat, but not flavor
For National Nutrition Month in March, Milestones features lighter recipes of wholesome favorites from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Try these nutritious – and tasty – alternatives to your favorite foods
There are simple switches you can make to deliciously reduce your intake of sodium, sugar, fat and calories. An added benefit is that these foods also have more nutrients.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022Food resources assist older adults facing hunger
Local hunger-relief organizations work to combat food insecurity. Philadelphia’s 700 food pantries and soup kitchens feed 500,000 people each year.
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