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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Containing 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, 2022Help for mental health issues is available
How are you feeling – mentally and emotionally? Philadelphia offers resources for older adults who need help with mental and/or behavioral health concerns.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Telehealth 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, 2022FAQs 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, 2022Vax | 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 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Streamlining assistance for aging, disability communities
There’s a nationwide initiative to streamline the way we assist older adults and adults with disabilities who need help accessing long-term services and supports.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022PCA Helpline shares resources for older adults in Philadelphia
Each year, PCA connects more than 100,000 Philadelphians with the resources they need.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022Her triumph continues: Overcoming COVID-19
Multi-talented Germantown resident Victoria Huggins Peurifoy, 70, wasn’t going to let a hard bout with COVID-19 prevent her from doing what she loves to do.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022City 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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