The College of Physicians of Philadelphia


Dr. C. Everett Koop talks about your health!

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Listen to former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop talk about smoking, sexually transmitted diseases, aging, and more during a recent visit to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.  Click here to tune in.

Is Inequality Making Us Sick?

Register now for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the issues raised by the PBS series “Unnatural Causes.”

Safe From The Sun

Did you know that melanoma kills one person every hour?  Find out how the Melanoma International Foundation can help keep you safe from the sun.

Stroke Month

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke?  This May, use PhillyHealthInfo.org to find stroke screenings and lectures all over the Philadelphia area.

Breathe Easier

Hay fever got you down?  Use our Allergies page to find information and resources to help you feel better this spring. 

Listen Up

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On Thursday, April 3, 2008, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia presented The Crisis of Childhood Obesity: Is It Reversible? featuring Acting Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson.  Click here to listen to audio from the presentations.

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Upcoming Health Events

H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
May 12 (9:00AM)

H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Address Risks Today) Program screenings include: Lifestyle risk assessment; Physical fitness evaluation; Blood pressure and leg circulation measurements; and Cholesterol and blood sugar testing. After screenings are completed, registered nurses from Nazareth’s Community Outreach Department share the results with participants. For more information or to make an appointment, or to arrange a screening event for a community group, call 1-866-NAZARETH (1-866-629-2738). Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia. 

Skin Cancer Screening - Abington Memorial Hospital
May 13 (5:30PM)

Dermatologists will screen for skin cancer and for lesions at risk of cancer. Skin cancer rates continue to increase, and skin cancer is becoming more common among younger people. Not for individuals currently under the care of a dermatologist. By appointment only, call 215 481-2204.

Using Coumadin Safely - Abington Memorial Hospital
May 13 (5:30PM)

Everything you need to know about taking Coumadin/warfarin safely: how the medication works, drug and food interactions, and how to recognize problems. Learn how to eat foods you thought you could no longer eat. Presented by Keith W. Sweigard, MD. Call (215) 481-2204 for more information.