A Conversation with Arthur C. Evans
Arthur C. Evans, Director of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health, took the time to sit down with us last week to discuss two issues that have profound effects on our lives, families, and communities: problem gambling and surviving trauma.
Allergy Season
Chances are, if you’re the least bit sensitive to pollen you’re already worried about a long, tough spring. Click here to find out how to stay on top of the pollen situation. To find resources on pollen and allergies, please visit our Allergies page.
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Health Tips from Dr. Brian McDonough
You know Dr. Brian McDonough from KYW1060 and MyMedicalReports.com. Now you can get new audio clips from Dr. McDonough on PhillyHealthInfo.org every single week. Check out the following:
NEW! Taking Care of Elderly Relatives
Diabetes Treatment
Early Intervention and Autism
Kidneys and Hypertension
Soda Tax
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has proposed a “soda tax” as part of his next budget. Dollars and cents aside, why tax soda? Click here for more about soda and your health.
Love Your Heart
Thanks to everyone who attended our Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Reception. Think you know why dark chocolate and red wine are good for your heart? Check out this video we filmed at the event.
School Violence
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) is holding public hearings to hear from students, parents, faculty, police, community members, and youth-service organizations about violence in Philadelphia’s public schools. Click here for more.
Health Apps
Are you one of the 100 million Americans that made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthy and/or lose weight this year? If you have a cell phone keeping your resolution can be as simple as a pressing a button….well, almost. Click here for more.
Healthcare Reform
No matter what side you fall on, keep up with the healthcare reform debate with help from PhillyHealthInfo.org. Click here for more.
New Epilepsy Page
PhillyHealthInfo.org wants to bring you the best possible information on the health topics that matter to you. That’s why we’ve put together a brand new Epilepsy page with help from local experts. Take a look, then let us know what you think.
Help for Haiti
Donations help provide food, medical supplies, and safe drinking water to the devastated people of Haiti. Click here to help. If know of resources or would like to update us on your organization’s efforts in Haiti, please send us an email.
Recession Healthcare Toolkit
The stress of doing more with less affects us all. Our Recession Healthcare Toolkit provides valuable information that can help you stay healthy in these troubled economic times.
