The College of Physicians of Philadelphia


A Conversation with Arthur C. Evans

imageArthur C. Evans, Director of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health, took the time to sit down with us last week to discuss two issues that have profound effects on our lives, families, and communities:  problem gambling and surviving trauma.

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Health Tips from Dr. Brian McDonough

imageYou know Dr. Brian McDonough from KYW1060 and MyMedicalReports.com.  Now you can get new audio clips from Dr. McDonough on PhillyHealthInfo.org every single week.  Check out the following:

NEW! Diabetes Treatment
Early Intervention and Autism
Kidneys and Hypertension
Hospital-Acquired Infections

Soda Tax

imagePhiladelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has proposed a “soda tax” as part of his next budget. Dollars and cents aside, why tax soda? Click here for more about soda and your health.

Love Your Heart

imageThanks to everyone who attended our Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Reception. Think you know why dark chocolate and red wine are good for your heart?  Check out this video we filmed at the event.

Health Apps

imageAre you one of the 100 million Americans that made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthy and/or lose weight this year?  If you have a cell phone keeping your resolution can be as simple as a pressing a button….well, almost.  Click here for more.

Dark Days

imageIf every winter you find yourself thinking that work will get along fine without you or that you don’t really need groceries, you could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Click here for more.

Healthcare Reform

imageNo matter what side you fall on, keep up with the healthcare reform debate with help from PhillyHealthInfo.org. Click here for more.

New Epilepsy Page

imagePhillyHealthInfo.org wants to bring you the best possible information on the health topics that matter to you.  That’s why we’ve put together a brand new Epilepsy page with help from local experts.  Take a look, then let us know what you think.

Help for Haiti

imageDonations help provide food, medical supplies, and safe drinking water to the devastated people of Haiti. Click here to help. If know of resources or would like to update us on your organization’s efforts in Haiti, please send us an email

Recession Healthcare Toolkit

imageThe stress of doing more with less affects us all.  Our Recession Healthcare Toolkit provides valuable information that can help you stay healthy in these troubled economic times.






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Upcoming Health Events

Does Your Hand Hurt? - Crozer-Keystone Health System
February 25 (3:28PM)

Does your hand or wrist hurt? If so, join David Zelouf, M.D., Taylor Hospital hand surgeon, for an informative presentation, ““Does Your Hand Hurt? Common hand and wrist problems from carpal tunnel to arthritis.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Downstairs Meeting Room at Helen Kate Furness Library, 100 N. Providence Rd., Wallingford. Free gifts and information will be available. Call 1-877-CK-MOTION (1-877-256-6846) to register.

Is it Social Recreation or Addiction? - Crozer-Keystone Health System
March 11 (5:30PM)

Featuring David Moran, Director of Substance Abuse Services, Community Hospital.  Media Borough Hall, Mansion Parlor Room, Media. To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).

Autism & Asperger’s Conference - Future Horizons
March 12 (7:00AM)

Dolce Valley Forge in King of Prussia, will be hosting Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Jed Baker for a one-day-only Autism and Asperger’s Conference on March 12, 2010.

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