The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Stay Warm This Winter

imageIt looks like the cold weather is rolling in early this year.  Use our Weather Safety page to get help paying your heating bills, home weatherization tips, or find shelter for the homeless.

Flu Shot Guide

imagePhillyHealthInfo.org is your source for flu clinics in the Delaware Valley.  We now have complete listings for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health searchable by area code on our calendar.

Lead Safety

imageEven small amounts of lead in your home can be very dangerous, especially to small children. Find out more about protecting your family on our Lead Safety page. While you’re there, read about a new exhibit at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia that looks at lead and human health from classical times until the present. 

Diabetes Month

imageChances are you or someone you love is one of the 70 million Americans with diabetes or at risk for diabetes.  This November, keep an eye on our Diabetes page for a full slate of events, including classes, screenings, and fundraisers. 

Great American Smokeout!

imageThe Great American Smokeout is November 20th.  Isn’t it time you quit?  Use our Smoking page to find a class near you.

Save Your Vision

imageAccording to research funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, eating the right kinds of foods can reduce your risk of the leading cause of blindness.

Don’t Miss Out on Health Alerts

image
Sign up here for our weekly email newsletter.

Philadelphia Photo

Upcoming Health Events

Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
November 21 (9:00AM)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Project HOME, 1515 Fairmount Street, 19130.  You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee). 

Flu Clinic - Philadelphia Department of Public Health
November 21 (9:30AM)

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Our Brothers Place, 907 Hamilton Street, 19123.  You must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia; and 50 years of age or older, over the age of 18 with a chronic illness, pregnant, or work as a child-care provider (daycare employee). 

Free Influenza Immunizations - Montgomery County Health Department
November 21 (9:30AM)

9:30AM – 11:30AM, The Ricketts Center, 640 Beech Street, Pottstown. Montgomery County Residents aged 50 years and older, children and adolescents aged 6 months through 18 years, pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers of high-risk individuals and of infants less than 6 months of age, and people who have a long-term health problem.