FIGHT Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, Philadelphia FIGHT is proud to join the global community in celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV).
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Kari Hexem DMD MPH Promoted to Chief Clinical Officer
Philadelphia FIGHT is pleased to announce that Dr. Kari Hexem, DMD, MPH, has been promoted to the role of Chief Clinical Officer. In her new role, Dr. Hexem will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of all of FIGHT’s medical clinics including Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, John Bell Health Center, FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center,…
2022 Year in Review
Philadelphia FIGHT had an active 2022. See some of our impact in our annual review.
Holiday Toy Drive and Party 2022
Ready for the holidays? Many people who have had a “lived experience” and their families experience special difficulties during the holiday season. Celebrations and gifts are expensive, but all families want their children to enjoy the wonder of this season. ICJ is conducting a Holiday Party in partnership with Mercy Worldwide and sponsorship by Orijin…
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Our Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday November 24th & 25th
Fall Season at ICJ
In October, the Institute for Community Justice hosted a Resource Fair/Record Cleaning Event at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. In partnership with Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity and the 21st & Norris Street Community Committee, and funded by the Promise Grant, dozens of individuals received criminal record reviews. Twenty-six vendors provided social services, reentry…
Congratulations Dr. Hexem & Dr. Straus
Dr. Kari Hexem has received the LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award from Penn Dental for efforts to support diversity and inclusion within the school. Dr. Tatyana Straus has received the 2022 Top Docs award for Top General Dentist. Congratulations on your accolades!
Urban Affairs Coalition Breakfast
On Friday, November 18, 2022, members of FIGHT staff attended the Urban Affairs Coalition 53rd Anniversary Breakfast at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event themed, Empowering Dreamers & Doers, was in person for the first time since the pandemic. Congressman Dwight Evans and Mayor Jim Kenney were among the distinguished speakers. Niki Hawkins, Vice President…
Notice of Potential Data Event
On November 30, 2021, Philadelphia FIGHT was the victim of a criminal cyberattack that may impact the confidentiality and privacy of patient information. As soon as we discovered this attack, we disconnected our network from the Internet, stopping the criminal attack, launched an investigation into the nature and scope of the event with the assistance…
National Transgender HIV Testing Day
April 18 is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, & continued focus on HIV prevention & treatment for transgender & nonbinary people.
It is National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
This week is National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, which recognizes the unique and intersectional healthcare needs of LGBTQ+ people, as well as the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.
Focus on Women’s Health
The Women’s Program supports HIV-positive women to heal, grow, maintain health, and achieve their goals. Our Mission The Women’s Program is committed to excellent care for women living with HIV that is comprehensive, team-based, and respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds and spiritual traditions. We partner with women living with HIV to heal, grow, maintain health,…
Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
According to the CDC, Women aged 25 to 34 had the highest number of new HIV diagnoses in 2018. Black and African-American women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. Compared to all people with HIV, women have lower viral suppression rates. For every 100 women overall diagnosed with HIV in 2018, 76 received some…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more.
March is National Kidney Month
Data Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes loss of kidney function over time and may lead to kidney failure or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). More than 1 in 7 US adults may have chronic kidney disease. 90% do not know they have it. 1 in 3 adults with diabetes may have CKD. 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may…
Integral Molecular Partners with Pediatrics and Y-HEP Clinics
Integral Molecular, a research-driven biotechnology company based in University City, has partnered with FIGHT to provide financial and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer efforts, to support healthcare access and equity in Philadelphia. In addition to a $10,000 corporate donation, Integral Molecular employees organized a day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and…
Dr. Mario Cruz Named Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine!
FIGHT names Dr. Mario Cruz Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Cruz is committed to continuing the innovative work that makes Y-HEP so special while also continuing to build the best pediatric practice.
CHTA recognizes FIGHT’s Jane Shull in Honor of Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, CHTA recognizes our very own Jane Shull, CEO of Philadelphia Fight.
Combating Vaccine Hesitancy in West Philadelphia
Bilal Motley, FIGHT’s Facilities Director, made this film to dispel myths about the vaccine for black people in the West Philadelphia community.
The CDC Updates Guidance on Various Risks with COVID Infection
The CDC has issued updated guidance on various risks with COVID infection including HIV guidance.
Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer
Paul Farmer, Founder and lead strategist for Partners in Health died on Monday, February 21, 2022. In its early years it was Partners in Health that first brought tuberculosis drugs to the Global South and AIDS drugs to Africa. Believing that health care was a human right, they showed that treatments for infectious diseases could be deployed in all environments.
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In 2019, 40% of all people living with HIV were Black, despite comprising 12% of the U.S. population. Compared to other groups, Black/African-American gay and bisexual men had the highest number of new HIV diagnoses. Compared to all people with HIV, Black/African-American people had lower viral suppression rates. For every 100 Black/African-American people with HIV in 2018, 63 received some HIV care,…
Senator Street visits Diana Baldwin Clinic
Senator Street has long been an advocate for increasing drug and alcohol funding in Harrisburg. Philadelphia FIGHT’s New Beginning program was honored to have him come out and speak to our participants in the program and take a tour of our facility and hear about all the great things that are taking place in our…
FIGHT awarded with Redefining American Healthcare Award
The Healthcare Leadership Council awarded FIGHT the Redefining American Healthcare Award. Recipients are organizations developing and activating cost-effective, measurable community programs promoting a patient-centered approach to care that considers outside social factors to achieve the best outcomes.