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NEW! May Health Byte: How Fried Food Affects Health

NEW! Food Allergy HPAP

Positive Approaches Journal

NEW! Health Care Alert 99, Spring 2024

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Monthly Articles

05.01.2024

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

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05.01.2024

988 Lifeline: We Can All Help Prevent Suicide!

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05.01.2024

Food Allergy Awareness Month

2024 PCHC Health Fair

Come join us for a day of fun and resource sharing.

988 Lifeline: We Can All Help Prevent Suicide!

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Click here for more information.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World. Click here to read more

Food Allergy Awareness Month

As of 2021, approximately 33 million people in the United States have food allergies. Allergy symptoms can be bothersome but can they be fatal? YES. Click here to learn more about the types of reactions people can have.

Nurses Make the Difference!

The American Nurses Association is celebrating National Nurses Week 2024 May 6 - May 12, and throughout May. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference," honors the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every health care setting. Click here to read more.

2024 Fatal 5 Training Series

PCHC will offer one webinar per month between February and June for each of the “Fatal Five” topics. Click here to view the listing and registration details. The next training in the series is Fatal Five - Infection Prevention and Control held on May 24th from 10:00-11:30am.

Community Activities

The holiday season is here and there's many things to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Click here for a curated list of activities for you and your family to enjoy.

Training

Online training available for ID Provider Staff and Individuals and family members.

Community Activities

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