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Joined July 2021
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Today, we took action approving & authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants & to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID. Here’s what you need to know: fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
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Honoring the memory of a loved one can take so many different forms. PhillyHEALS is asking all artists to submit their artwork to be displayed at the upcoming art gallery, Always Beside You. Physical submissions are due today! ow.ly/ewos50PvYm0
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Bereavement support programming is offered by @PhiladelphiaGov Substance Use & Harm Reduction team. Check out their resources including grief support counseling and peer support: substanceusephilly.com/servi… #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #overdose
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1/2 Eliminating the waiver requirement for bupe is huge and I am proud to have played a role in bringing about this momentous change. The main force behind this change was to reduce the stigma associated with this illness and the affected population. cdck-file-uploads-global.s3.…
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Taking medications like #methadone, #Suboxone, or #Vivitrol? Have at least 2 shots of the Moderna/Pfizer COVID vaccine or 1 shot of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine? HIV+ with an undetectable viral load?You may qualify for research! Contact 215 344 1643 to learn more!
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Please share widely — free holiday meals in Philly! @ProjectHOME @lisakelleyart @SIFsupporter @FreeLibrary @PhlUnknown @SavageSister215
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While many consider the winter holidays a joyful time, they can be difficult for some people living with substance use disorder (SUD) or those in recovery. PPP staff offer some reasons for these challenges, as well as tips for supporting people w/SUD during the festive season.
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Thanks @phillygaynews for the write-up on our 30th Anniversary Celebration last week! ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ “I cannot see this city existing without Prevention Point or harm reduction" -- Josè de Marco, Judy Porter Award Honoree, PPP Co-Founder & Street Activist epgn.com/2022/10/19/communit…
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Sign up to attend a talk tomorrow (10/26) from the second man to ever be CURED from HIV! Reception starts at 5 and the talk/q&a starts at 6! See you there! redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys…
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The Community Advisory Board of the BEAT-HIV Delaney Collaboratory, with special thanks to Dr. Mike McCune of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, presents: An Evening with Adam Castillejo, "The London Patient" - the second person to be cured of HIV!
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Want some time with Adam Castillejo before the big event on the 26th? Join us LIVE on Facebook on October 25th at 11:30a for a CHTA Chat with Adam brought to you by Philadelphia FIGHT's Community Health Training Alliance! See you there at facebook.com/CHTAphiladelphi…
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📢 HAPPENING TOMORROW: We're partnering with @PhillyFireDept and @FreeLibrary to train people on how to reverse overdoses. We’ll be at the Greater Olney Library, 5501 N. 5th St., from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. tomorrow, October 18. Free Narcan available!
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On Friday, October 7th come out to U-Bar for Kinky Cupcakes, our annual fundraising event for our Emergency Needs Fund! Buy a jello shot, a treat, or a raffle item to help support the fund! Can't make it to the event? You can donate here: bit.ly/3SeTowI
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PrEP Week 2022 takes it back to the basics about #PEP! Check out Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) 101: The Basics, a free webinar on Friday 9/23 at 12:00p. Register below or in our bio! fight.org/event/post-exposur…
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If you have questions about monkeypox and monkeypox vaccine, join us on Wednesday as we hold a free online information session! Register here: ow.ly/n7Oc50KxSc5
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Make testing a part of your Saturday routine. Mazzoni Center is offering HIV testing and STI screens every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Make your appoitment for this Saturday today! 215-985-9206.
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The City has declared a #Heat Emergency - Learn to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and check this thread + our bio for information on staying safe and staying cool in the heat!
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Thank you @KSUCVM for bestowing @TheWistar’s HIV researcher Dr. Luis Montaner with the 2022 Alumni Recognition Award for his early work in #VeterinaryMedicine. This award celebrates alumni with commendable careers who are role models to future veterinarians. #KState
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4 quick tips from the staff at PPP for staying safer in the extreme heat, especially if you use drugs (including alcohol) or are in an area where there is a lot of public drug consumption. Let’s take care of each other. #neverwithoutnarcan #heatwave
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