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June 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021
Positive attitudes can help people living with HIV
Almost 380,000 Americans 55 or older have HIV. With medication and healthy habits, older adults with HIV can live a full, active life.
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June 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
The history of Philadelphia’s gay rights movement
America's first organized LGBTQ+ rights demonstration was held at Philadelphia's Independence Hall on July 4, 1965.
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June 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
LGBTQ older adults classified as population of ‘greatest social need’
The PA Dept. of Aging recognized and designated older adults who are LGBTQ as a population of “greatest social need,” defined as a need caused by noneconomic factors, whic...
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June 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
How to be an LGBTQ+ ally
It is important time for those who identify as straight to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience and to openly support LGBTQ+ individuals.
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June 10, 2021Jun 10, 2021
PCA to host two virtual health self-management programs this summer
Want to better self-manage your chronic pain or diabetes? Register for an upcoming virtual workshop through PCA!
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June 9, 2021Jun 9, 2021
PCA President & CEO Najja R. Orr to participate in a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day webinar
The June 15 event will be hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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June 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
PACE, PCA collaborate to open hotline to help Philadelphians 60+ register for vaccine appointments
The COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline is available to all individuals 60 and older at 1-800-424-4351.
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June 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
Philadelphia Department of Public Health announces walk-up availability, direct scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines
Please see an important update from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) below: The City of Philadelphia has widely increased vaccine accessibility. Any Philade...
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May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Health Brief: Get your health care back on track
Many older adults may have put doctor visits and health screenings on the backburner during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's important to get preventive health care back on track.
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