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Read All About It!

imageAn article in Monday’s Philadelphia Inquirer talks about how the Mütter Museum and PhillyHealthInfo.org are teaming up to help protect Philadelphia’s children from lead poisoning.

Save Money in the New Year

imageWe all want to save money, but healthcare costs can put a dent in your wallet.  Talking to your doctor about generic drugs can help.  So can these smart shopping tips.

HPV Vaccine

imageJanuary is Cervical Health Month.  There is no better time to learn all you can about the HPV Vaccine.

What’s Your Resolution?

imageIs 2009 the year you’re finally going to quit smoking?  What about eating better or losing weight?  Whatever your resolution is, PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you get healthy.

Shake Your Groove Thing!

imageLooking for a fun way to exercise in the New Year?  Dancing could be the thing for you. Once you’re ready to get your groove on, help us celebrate the Mütter Museum’s 150th Anniversary on January 9th, 2009.

Unnatural Causes

imageCome share your ideas about how we can work together to improve the health of Philadelphia.  Watch scenes from the DVD series “Unnatural Causes” then discuss how inequality affects your health at Town Hall Meetings throughout the City this winter.

Flu Shot Guide

imagePhillyHealthInfo.org is your source for flu clinics in the Delaware Valley.  We now have complete listings for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health searchable by area code on our calendar.  And don’t forget to wash your hands.


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Upcoming Health Events

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research - Center for Public Health Initiatives
January 07 (8:00AM)

This comprehensive institute is designed to develop skills that are useful in qualitative and mixed methods research, including one-on-one interviewing, focus groups, participant observation, field notes, IRB issues unique to qualitative research, and use and application of NVivo software.

Your Immunity and Your Health - Ottsville Whole Foods
January 07 (5:30PM)

A holistic introduction to a healthy life. Part 1 of Winter Lecture Series with Martin Mulders, MD. Call 610-570-6510 for more information. 

Humor for the Health of It - Doylestown Hospital
January 07 (7:00PM)

Comedian Joel Weintraub will lead you to discover how humor can help you overcome difficult situations, discover a fresh perspective on life, increase creativity, productivity, and memory and reduce the incidence of disease. Fee: $12 if paid in advance, $15 at the door. Call 215-345-2121 for more information.