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Start your wellness journey in 2024 at these Philly hotspots

WEBLater this month, Lumos will open its third location in the city (at 835-837 Corinthian Ave.), and in 2024, Philadelphians can take advantage of everything the new …

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Metro Philadelphia Health Care Power Players 2023

WEBDr. Cheryl Bettigole is the health commissioner for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health. She is a board-certified family physician and previously served as the …

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Philly health department issues COVID warning amid increase in

WEBPhiladelphia health officials on Thursday advised residents to “take sensible precautions” in light of a modest uptick in coronavirus-related hospitalizations. Sixty …

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Kick off your wellness journey for 2023 at these Philly spots

WEBThe Wellness Collective has a variety of services, including psychotherapy, couples therapy, coaching, reiki, reiki certification, shadow work, shadow work …

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Healthcare Power Players – Dr. Frank Franklin, Deputy Health

WEBMeet Dr. Frank Franklin, an epidemiologist with experience in population health and program management and the deputy health commissioner for the City of …

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Moravia Health adds a personal touch to in-home care

WEBCurrently serving 1,500 clients throughout the state of Pennsylvania, Moravia Health has ten locations, including its headquarters at 1500 Walnut Street in …

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InnovAge stresses importance of oral care for older adults

WEBIf there are oral health issues, they are handled by the staff’s dental practitioners, along with making sure even the simplest dental needs are taken care of. …

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Where to find healthy alternatives in Philadelphia

WEBBoth of Davio’s locations in Philly (111 S 17th St.) and King of Prussia (200 Main St.) partnered with Awaken180° Weightloss to help provide diners with healthy …

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Recreational therapy is necessary tool for seniors and aides at

WEBRecreational Therapy, however, also cuts deeply in its care of older adults, and toward the maintenance of their physical and mental health and well-being. Rather …

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Bettigole made permanent Philly health commissioner

WEBBettigole has served as acting health commissioner since May, when Kenney asked then-commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley to resign over the handling of remains …

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PASHI offers education and acceptance to Philly’s LGBTQ

WEBWhen it comes to the sexual health of Philadelphians, PASHI is here to help. The Philadelphia Area Sexual Health Initiative (PASHI) has a plethora of programs to …

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Healthcare Power Players – Michael Young, President and CEO, …

WEBMeet Michael Young, the president and CEO of Temple University Health System and a five-time CEO with more than 30 years of proven healthcare leadership …

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How gun violence affects the mental health of Philadelphia …

WEBAccording to a Penn Medicine study, children residing within an eighth of a mile, or 2-3 blocks of an episode of gun violence, had greater odds of having a mental …

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Philly’s first health-care backed medical marijuana dispensary set …

WEBThe first Pennsylvania health-care affiliated marijuana dispensary will open in Center City this fall. The dispensary will be affiliated with Solterra Care, whose parent …

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LGBTQ+ Power Players – Dr. K. Ashley Brandt, D.O., Tower Health …

WEBJoining us today is Dr. K. Ashley Brandt (she/they) from Tower Health Reading Hospital. In this interview, Dr. Brandt discusses gender-affirming care, which …

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Pennie health insurance marketplace deadline extended to next …

WEBThe deadline to enroll in a health insurance plan through Pennsylvania’s Obamacare marketplace, known as Pennie, has been extended four days, to Friday, …

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“InnovAge PACE is a Godsend” — Enrolled seniors share …

WEBWith more than 30 years serving the community, InnovAge PACE is the gold standard of health care for seniors. With more than 30 years serving the community, …

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Pennie health insurance enrollment deadline approaching

WEBPeople who sign up for insurance now will begin receiving coverage Feb. 1. The open enrollment window opened Nov. 1. To apply or get more information, go to …

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InnovAge LIFE makes it possible for seniors to thrive independently

WEB“Their medical health, their emotional health and their social situations, their ability to do daily activities: we work together as a team to meet each participant’s …

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Funding to launch safe haven aims to reduce Black maternal …

WEBCity Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, who secured the funding, hopes the safe haven will reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality. …

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Many big cities now answer mental health crisis calls with civilian

WEBBy JENNIFER PELTZ and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America Christian Glass was a geology geek, a painter and a young man beset by a …

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Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+

WEBBy TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of …

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