It may not sound like a lot of money now, but thanks to the magic of compound interest, the Keystone Scholars contribution can seed a child’s future education, which can mean better health too. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
The team at Bebashi Transition to Hope continues to provide a safe spaces for transgender and gender nonbinary people of color through the support group The Healing Place, part of the organization’s Melanin Magic program. Melanin Magic offers a variety of services to trans and gender nonconforming folks, including access to Bebashi’s Trans Necessities Closet, HIV/STI testing and PrEP. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
When people in mental health crises call 988, we must ensure that they can get the help they need, including in-person assistance. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Health officials sent out a notice Monday afternoon saying they’d caught wind of some small pop-up tents offering free COVID testing in Center City. With tests so hard to come by, on its surface that sounds like a good thing. Problem is, staffers were allegedly lying about what agency they’re from, and requesting unusual amounts of personal information. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
There are currently no state or federal government benefits mitigating diaper need, and diapers are tax exempt in only eight states. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the only cash assistance program that allows families to buy diapers, however, only 23 percent of families living in poverty receive TANF funding. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
A new federal law intended to ban surprise medical billing is set to take effect in the beginning of January. In Pennsylvania, it’ll be overseen by the state Insurance Department — and Gov. Tom Wolf says officials are getting ready to roll out the changes. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Incarcerated people warn of inhumane conditions at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. One man said he lost 20 pounds due to lack of food. Another said he had been outdoors once in six months. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
It wasn’t until the next day that the City’s Department of Public Health posted information online about health risks from the fire. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Universal Family of Schools is hosting a series of community vaccine clinics beginning Saturday, Nov. 13, in conjunction with Penn Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Named for a longtime fighter for healthcare equity, AL DÍA recently spoke to some of the first recipients of support in the city. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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