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Still unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine

WebEsperanza Health Center’s COVID-19 ambassadors want their neighbors to understand that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the most effective way to protect oneself and their …

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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Kensington, plus answers to …

WebThe health center provides vaccinations for patients only. If you’re not a patient, stop by Congreso Health Center, register as a patient, and make a vaccination appointment. …

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2021 Opioid Response Unit Action Plan: Here are the solutions the …

WebUpdate 06/07/2021: The 2021 Opioid Response Unit Action Plan originally stated that in 2020 the city experienced the highest number of fatal overdoses since the city began …

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Community organizing inspires Kensington Health & …

WebThe Kensington Health & Wellness Corridors along Kensington and Indiana avenues was Impact Services and NKCDC’s first response to all of the community organizing that …

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In Philly, vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness could

WebSince COVID-19 hit Philadelphia last March, homeless service providers have faced shelter outbreaks, staff shortages, emotional exhaustion, and, at times, the pressure to solve a …

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Keeping cool in Kensington: What to expect from the heat and …

WebEditor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat health emergency until Tuesday, staying safe and cool is an ever …

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For North Philly’s Black and Latinx communities, long COVID is an

WebAfter 32 years on the road, Luis had no choice but to retire early from truck driving when a case of COVID-19 left him unable to work and eventually pass the CDL physical exam. …

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Grief and loss: These new programs in Kensington help mothers …

WebFathers can expect art-based healing, basketball, field trips, free meals, peer support groups, physical fitness, and specialized training on moving through the grieving …

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Here’s what Kensington's community organizations need from you

WebHere’s what they need from you: Help them make 2020 Census outreach phone calls. Volunteers to hand out boxes of food from the city on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 …

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Where to find LGBTQIA+ resources in Philadelphia

WebThe Colours Organization. 215-832-0100. 1211 Chestnut St. Suite 910, Philadelphia, P.a. 19107. Colours provides LGBTQIA+ communities of color with free HIV and STI …

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Kensington FamilyFit program promotes holistic health and …

WebThe CORE, where the Kensington FamilyFit program is located, stands for “Community, Opportunity, Resiliency, and Equity.”. It is located at 3222 H Street, a block from …

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Kensington’s Walgreens is closing, reducing the neighborhood’s …

WebAccording to a Walgreens spokesperson, Walgreens is permanently closing its Kensington location at 1809 E. Allegheny Ave. on March 2. The pharmacy chain will be the latest …

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Mayor Parker’s five-year budget and strategic plan mentions …

WebO n March 14, Mayor Cherelle Parker presented her first five-year budget and strategic plan to Philadelphia City Council.. The 761-page document mentions Kensington a total of 16 …

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Esperanza Health Center: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

WebWhen you think of human service organizations like Esperanza Health Center, numbers and data are probably not the first words that come to mind. Instead, you likely imagine the …

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Coronavirus: Philly community leaders take action over lack of non

WebAs the City of Philadelphia works to inform the public about coronavirus developments, a language barrier with non-English speakers is a concern for community organizations …

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Parker administration announces five-phase Kensington plan …

WebO n Thursday, Mayor Cherelle Parker marked her 100th day in office with a visit to Conwell Middle School, where her administration announced it would arrest people for drug use, …

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Philly health commissioner, a leading voice in city’s opioid efforts

WebPhilly health commissioner, a leading voice in city’s opioid efforts, to step down after three-year post. In a statement released on Friday, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. …

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Pennsylvania law to improve sexual assault aftercare landscape …

WebIn hopes of addressing that problem, Pennsylvania Senator Elder Vogel introduced a sexual assault exam access bill last fall. It received Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature in …

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‘A big carousel ride’: Philly leaders want to “triage” people using

Web‘A big carousel ride’: Philly leaders want to “triage” people using drugs in Kensington to treatment – or incarceration. A coalition of City Council members who have described …

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