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Philadelphia FIGHT names José Benitez as CEO
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Board of Directors announces José Benitez, MSW, FCPP, as the new CEO, effective November 4, 2024. Currently, FIGHT’s Director of Operations, Benitez, will continue the impactful work of retiring CEO Jane Shull, who has led FIGHT’s expansion from an HIV research clinic to a Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple Philadelphia locations over her 34-year tenure.
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Celebrate Life
Thursday, December 5, 2024At this year’s Celebrate Life Gala 2024, we will be honoring the legacy and continued work of Jane Shull, CEO (as she prepares to retire) and Dr. Karam Mounzer, Chief Scientific Officer (as he continues at FIGHT).
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Thank you to A Book a Day Organization
We would like to thank the A Book A Day organization for their generous donation of hundreds of books for our Philadelphia FIGHT Pediatrics and Adolescent Clinics and look forward to our continued partnership with them.
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Get Vaccinated. Get Boosted.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, getting vaccinated and staying updated with boosters is crucial. Vaccines, thoroughly tested and monitored for safety, are our best defense against severe COVID-19 illness. The CDC recommends everyone 6 years and older get vaccinated, with resources available to help find vaccination sites near you.
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The Time is Now for an HIV Cure - The BEAT-HIV Delaney Collaboratory
Though the science has progressed significantly since the arrival of HIV, 1.3 million new infections were recorded in 2022, while 630,000 died of AIDS-related illness. Though existing therapies can control viral load, a cure is still essential to improving outcomes for the many people living with HIV.
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The Lax Center Welcomes Dr. Sam Albanesi
Dr. Sam Albanesi joined Philadelphia FIGHT in August 2024. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Allegheny College, he earned a Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics from Temple University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Dr. Albanesi completed his residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Disease at Temple University Hospital.