The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

A Conversation with Arthur C. Evans

imageArthur 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

imageChances 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

imageYou 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

imagePhiladelphia 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

imageThanks 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

imageThe 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

imageAre 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

imageNo 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

imagePhillyHealthInfo.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

imageDonations 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

imageThe 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.





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Upcoming Health Events

Does Your Hand Hurt? - Crozer-Keystone Health System
February 25 (3:28PM)

Does your hand or wrist hurt? If so, join David Zelouf, M.D., Taylor Hospital hand surgeon, for an informative presentation, ““Does Your Hand Hurt? Common hand and wrist problems from carpal tunnel to arthritis.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Downstairs Meeting Room at Helen Kate Furness Library, 100 N. Providence Rd., Wallingford. Free gifts and information will be available. Call 1-877-CK-MOTION (1-877-256-6846) to register.

Public Hearing on School Violence - Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
March 16 (4:00PM)

The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations will hold its second public hearing on school violence on March 16. The public hearings, which will be held throughout the city, are part of a comprehensive plan to examine and address intergroup violence in Philadelphia public schools. The public hearings will focus on violence motivated by race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Testimony will be given by students, parents, faculty, police, community members, and youth-service organizations about violence in Philadelphia’s public schools and will offer suggestions for change. Following the public hearings, the Philadelphia Commission will issue a report detailing findings and policy recommendations for the School District. Those wanting to testify should send an e-mail to Naarah’ Crawley at naarah.crawley@phila.gov or call 215-686-4674. Language interpretation services will be provided. March 16, 2010, 4pm-6pm, Myers Recreation Center, 58th Street and Kingsessing Avenue.

For more information, visit the website
Drexel Medicine Health Fair - Liberty Place
March 17 (11:00AM)

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Liberty Place – Rotunda, 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Receive free health screenings, have your health questions answered by experts, and, if needed, an appointment can be made for you to be seen by a Drexel physician or specialist in their office. Learn more about: Heart Health, Women’s Health, The Drexel Convenient Care Center, Healthy Eating, Cancer Prevention, A Healthy Back, and Primary Care. Also available for free: Skin Cancer Screenings; Blood Pressure Screenings; and Vision Screenings.

Click here for more events.