December 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022Test before holiday gatherings
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health shares information to help keep you and any higher-risk family or friends safer during the holidays.
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December 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022A look at wellness and our diverse older adult communities
Philadelphia is home to many different ethnically and racially diverse communities. Each of these communities faces its own set of unique health and wellness challenges.
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December 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022Christmas traditions have different flavors for immigrants
Sandra Abarca, 59, moved to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico in 1983. Her mother Iris Arroyo, 80, followed a year later. Their holiday traditions came with them.
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November 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022It’s never too late to quit: Smoking cessation tips
Quitting smoking at any time improves your health. It doesn’t matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking. When you quit, you are likely to add years to your life.
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November 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022Protect yourself from the flu
The best defense against the flu is to wash your hands often, avoid touching your face and get vaccinated.
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October 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022Become a COVID-19 vaccine ambassador in your community
Ambassadors will share fact-based information to help educate their neighbors on the importance of being up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
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October 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022The Senior Strut Returns!
Over 400 older adults gathered at Lloyd Hall on Friday, October 14 to join PCA for the 2022 Senior Strut.
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October 13, 2022Oct 13, 2022Proactive Care is Wellness: PCA Hosts Men’s Wellness Event to Spur Conversation & End Stigma
The event spotlighted men’s health and provided key insights on nutrition, cancer screening tips and more.
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October 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022How to safely store and dispose of medicine
Storage of medication can affect how well it works. Follow these tips to make sure your meds stay safe and effective for as long as possible.
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