Local Health Events for:
"Multiple"
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 22 (9:00am)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Abundant Life Healing Fellowship Church, 100 N. 63rd Street 19139. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 22 (11:00am)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, St. Vincent’s Dining Room Health Center, 109 E. Price Street 19144. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 22 (2:00pm)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, St. John’s Lutheran Church Food Cupboard, 3101 Tyson Avenue 19149. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Philadelphia Marathon
- November 23 (7:00am)
Register online for the 2008 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon, Rothman Institute 8K, or Verizon Kids Fun Run.
- For more information, visit the website
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 23 (9:00am)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Abundant Life Healing Fellowship Church, 100 N. 63rd Street 19139. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 23 (11:30am)
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, St. George’s and St. Barnabus’ Episcopal Church, 520 S. 61st Street 19143. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- November 24 (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.
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 24 (10:00am)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Community House, 5501 N. 11th Street, 19141. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 24 (12:00pm)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Comhar, 100 W. Lehigh Avenue, 19133. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- The Diabetes Epidemic - Doylestown Hospital
- November 24 (7:00pm)
Pat Trymbiski, CRNP, CDE, will discuss new medications, devices and actions being taken to reduce the incidence of diabetes. Call 215-345-2121 for more information.
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 25 (9:00am)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, St. John’s Lutheran Church Food Cupboard, 3101 Tyson Avenue 19149. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 25 (9:00am)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard, 3101 Tyson Avenue 19149. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 25 (10:00am)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Arbor EARN Center, 2701 N. Broad Street, 4th Floor, 19132. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 26 (9:30am)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Mann Older Adult Center, 3201 N. 5th Street, 19140. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- November 30 (12:30pm)
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, First Colored Wesley Methodist Church, 739 S. 17th Street, 19146. You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee).
- HIV Testing Locations - World AIDS Day
- December 01 (9:00am)
Mark World AIDS Day by getting tested for HIV at any of the following locations in the Philly metro area.
- For more information, visit the website
- World AIDS Day Event - Circle of Care
- December 01 (9:00am)
Circle of Care will host a World AIDS Day event at the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center at 63rd and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. For details, call 215-985-2657.
- For more information, visit the website
- Apprise Counseling - Holy Redeemer Health System
- December 01 (1:00pm)
The Apprise program coordinated through RSVP of Montgomery County, offers counseling for people with Medicare in Pennsylvania for seniors 60 and above. Appointments are required. Call 1-800-818-4747 for more information.
- World AIDS Day Event - Broad Street Ministry
- December 01 (5:30pm)
Honor those who have died from AIDS, celebrate those who are living well with the virus and dedicate yourself to the cause of a cure. Join activists, artists, community leaders and neighbors for an evening of (FREE!) food and wonderful arts performances.
- For more information, visit the website
- Alliance Meeting - Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance
- December 02 (5:30pm)
Take part in developing a strategy to create the Community Action Plan, to be submitted to our funder W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Also presenting a discussion on Active Living: What it Means and how it connects to our daily lifestyle. Wednesday, December 6, 2008. 5:30pm: Networking and Refreshments; 6-8pm: Meeting. The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, (Market EL blue line to 46th Street stop. Tokens will be available). PLEASE RSVP to Imane Hanine at Imane@whitedog.com or 215.386.5211 ext. 106. Let Imane know if you will need childcare at the meeting by December 1st.
- Prostate Cancer Screening - Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
- December 03 (5:00pm)
For men age 50 and above, and any man with a family history of prostate cancer. . Call for appointment at 215.748.9700. FREE.
- Anniversary Celebration of the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center - Philadelphia FIGHT
- December 03 (6:00pm)
At this special event, FIGHT will be honoring the lifesaving work of Dr. David Bangsberg, MD, MPH for his commitment to HIV/AIDS relief both at home and abroad. You will also have the opportunity to bid on items in a silent auction. All proceeds raised will support the diagnostic and therapeutic services at the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center.
- For more information, visit the website
- Surgical Weight Loss Lecture - Hahnemann University Hospital
- December 03 (6:30pm)
Join Hahnemann for an enlightening discussion on the benefits of surgical weight loss. You’ll hear from former patients, and learn about the program from members of our accomplished care team. Bobst Conference Room, 6th Floor 230 N Broad Street, Philadelphia. For more information, please call 1-877-22-Tenet (1.877.228.3638).
- Nutrition and Menopause: How to Avoid the Weight Gain - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- December 04 (12:00pm)
Learn the reasons why women tend to gain weight before and during menopause. Get some tips on making your dietary choices easier for you.
- For more information, visit the website
- Mütter Tree Decorating Party - College of Physicians of Philadelphia
- December 05 (5:00pm)
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own “Mütter-esque” ornaments for the Second Annual Mütter Tree event. There will be prizes for the best ornaments in a variety of categories. Refreshments will be provided. Free with Museum admission.
- For more information, visit the website
- Hoops for Hope - Philadelphia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America
- December 06 (9:00am)
The 6 - 11 year old members of the Philadelphia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America will be hosting a Hoops of Hope shoot-a-thon on December 6, 2008 to coincide with World Aids Day. By shooting free throws, Team Jack and Jill will help raise awareness and funds for AIDS orphans.
- For more information, visit the website
- Sisters for the Cure - Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- December 06 (9:00am)
This free educational and empowerment opportunity is open to all, and specially geared to the needs of today’s African-American woman on several levels.
- For more information, visit the website
- Stress Management Workshop - Bryn Mawr Hospital
- December 06 (12:00pm)
Presented by Living Through Cancer. The Comprehensive Breast Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital, 110 So. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. To register, call 1-866- CALL - MLH.
- Unnatural Causes: Exploring Health Inequalities though the PBS Series - Becoming American
- December 08 (12:00pm)
An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at PENN for 2008-2009. Screening of the third episode of the Unnatural Causes DVD Series. This episode looks at the Latino immigrant health experience through the lives of residents of Kennett Square, PA. Followed by a talk from Steve Larson, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Global Health Programs; Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and Sarah Paoletti, JD, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School. Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA. To attend any event, RSVP to cphi@pobox.upenn.edu.
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- December 09 (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.
- Season’s Eating - Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
- December 09 (11:00am)
Enjoy the holidays without guilt! Join us for our annual cooking demonstration on preparing healthy holiday treats. Also, bring copies of your favorite recipes to share. Registration required. Please call 215-456-7800 to register.
- Stroke Awareness: What You Need to Know - Doylestown Hospital
- December 09 (7:00pm)
Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, emergency treatment and how you can help yourself or someone you love have a better outcome. A special viewing of the National Stroke Association’s video “Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide” will take place with a question and answer session after the video. Call 215-345-2543 to register.
- ParentTalk - A Chance to Heal Foundation
- December 11 (7:00pm)
A Chance to Heal offers training for parents on how to raise kids with healthy attitudes towards food and their body image and on what to do if you suspect your son or daughter has an eating disorder.
- For more information, visit the website
- Surgical Weight Loss Lecture - Hahnemann University Hospital
- December 13 (1:00pm)
Join Hahnemann for an enlightening discussion on the benefits of surgical weight loss. You’ll hear from former patients, and learn about the program from members of our accomplished care team. Bobst Conference Room, 6th Floor 230 N Broad Street, Philadelphia. For more information, please call 1-877-22-Tenet (1.877.228.3638).
- Free Weight Loss Solutions Seminar - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
- December 18 (6:00pm)
Are you considering weight loss surgery? Learn more about bariatric surgery and other weight loss options. Sister Marie Lenahan Wellness Center (across from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital), Community Room, 2nd Floor, 1503 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby. To sign up or for more information, call 610-237-5769.
- Medicare Update - Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
- December 19 (2:00pm)
It’s Medicare open enrollment time. If you are thinking about changing your medical insurance and prescription drug plans for 2009, attend one of these lectures.
- For more information, visit the website
- H.E.A.R.T. Screening - Nazareth Hospital
- December 30 (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.
- 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.
- For more information, visit the website
- Unnatural Causes: Exploring Health Inequalities though the PBS Series - Bad Sugar
- January 21 (4:00pm)
An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at PENN for 2008-2009. Screening of the fourth episode of the Unnatural Causes DVD Series. This episode looks at the history and rise of diabetes among Native Americans of the Pima tribe. Followed by a talk from Shiriki Kumanyika, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Nutrition, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA. To attend any event, RSVP to cphi@pobox.upenn.edu.
- Unnatural Causes: Exploring Health Inequalities though the PBS Series - Place Matters
- February 09 (12:00pm)
An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at PENN for 2008-2009. Screening of the fifth episode of the Unnatural Causes DVD Series. This episode looks at vulnerable neighborhoods and how conditions in these neighborhoods contribute to poor health among residents. Followed by a talk from Amy Hillier, PhD, Assistant Professor in City and Regional Planning, School of Design, Research Associate Professor, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania. Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA. To attend any event, RSVP to cphi@pobox.upenn.edu.
- Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Bug? - The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
- February 10 (6:15pm)
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Bug: Bacterial Resistance, MRSA, and You featuring Moderator: Bennett Lorber, MD, Immediate Past Chief, Section on Infectious Diseases, Thomas M. Durant Professor of Medicine and Professor, Microbiology and Immunology; Temple University School of Medicine. Speakers: Patrick J. Brennan, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Sarah S. Long, MD, Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Professor of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine; and Amy Cheng Vollmer, PhD, Professor of Biology, Swarthmore College. This program is supported, in part, by the Sonia Stupniker Isard Program Endowment. To register, visit www.collegeofphysicians.org to register online or call: 215.563.3737, ext. 304
- For more information, visit the website
- Unnatural Causes: Exploring Health Inequalities though the PBS Series - Not Just a Paycheck
- March 04 (4:00pm)
An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at PENN for 2008-2009. Screening of the sixth episode of the Unnatural Causes DVD Series. This episode looks at the community and individual effects of a manufacturing plant closing in the U.S. versus Sweden. Followed by a talk from Ichiro Kawachi, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Professor of Social Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health. Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA. To attend any event, RSVP to cphi@pobox.upenn.edu.