Celebration of Life
A Philadelphia FIGHT in-Person Event December 1, 2023
Tech Team
Information About Monkeypox (Mpox) for the Community
On June 2, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced the first case of monkeypox in Philadelphia. Our goal is to provide information about monkeypox without contributing to stigma or fear.
World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
On December 1, 2022, Philadelphia FIGHT held its annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast. We were back in person for the first time since 2019. Under the leadership of Bishop Ernest McNear, the Prayer Breakfast featured an award to Rev. Dr. Calenthia Dowdy for Outstanding Faith Leader of 2022, and a powerful address by Rev. Nick Taliaferro of WURD radio.
PrEP Week 2022
Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP Team is excited to announce its annual PrEP Week, September 19 – 23. The awareness campaign will include mixers, webinars, and open PrEP walk-in clinic hours at John Bell Health Center and Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center.
FIGHT Receives $20,000 Challenge Grant to Support Medical-Dental Integration at Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine Center
Earlier this summer, FIGHT received a $20,000 challenge grant from the Jerome B. Miller Foundation to bolster medical-dental integration at the Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine Center.
Clove Partners with FIGHT for Stride with Pride Campaign
For the second year in a row, Clove has partnered with FIGHT to promote pride and allyship with the LGBTQ+ community.
CDC Dear Colleague Message about Monkeypox
A message from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about Monkeypox.
World Hepatitis Day
About five percent of Philadelphia residents have a past or current hepatitis A, B, or C infection. Many people are unaware of their infection. Hepatitis C (or HCV) is the most common blood-borne viral infection in the US. If left untreated it can lead to serious liver problems such as cirrhosis or cancer. There are…
Image Examples of Monkeypox Blisters
The monkeypox rash progresses over time from bumps and blisters to scabs. They will eventually heal completely. This usually takes 2-4 weeks. The monkeypox blisters may be itchy or painful but are not always. People with monkeypox are most contagious and can infect other people while they have a rash with bumps and blisters. It…
Google Honors Kiyoshi Kuromiya, AIDS Activist & Founder of the Critical Path Project (1943 – 2000)
Kiyoshi was a fighter for social justice all his life and he followed the trajectory of the movement in our generation through the civil rights and antiwar movements, gay liberation ethnic identity and ACT UP.
Philadelphia FIGHT Announces Four Well-Deserved Promotions
FIGHT oday I am delighted to announce the promotion of three strong and well qualified women of color and one strong and well qualified non-binary individual of color to the well-earned position of Chief or Director in four vital areas of this organization.
Philadelphia FIGHT Recognized by American Heart Association
FIGHT Earns Silver level recognition in 2021 Target: BP Recognition Program Philadelphia FIGHT has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for our commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among our patients, earning Silver level recognition as part of the 2021 Target: BP Recognition Program. BUT, THERE…
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Learn more and schedule an appointment to discuss your heart health.
ICJ Holiday Toy Drive 2021
Annual Holiday Toy Drive to Support Children of Incarcerated Parents When: Through December 22, 2021Where: Drop off or Mail to 1207 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Please join the Institute for Community Justice, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Auto & Parole, and Mann Up Association, Inc. for the annual Holiday Toy Drive to support…
Jonathan Lax Lecture and Wistar Legacy Awards
Philadelphia FIGHT and Jane Shull were among those honored at the 25th Annual Jonathan Lax Lecture and Wistar Legacy Awards. Other honorees included Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Ken Nimblett of the Philadelphia Foundation and the Robert I. Jacobs Fund. Dr. Fauci delivered the Lax Lecture.
City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Update
Starting on October 15, 2021, all healthcare workers in the City of Philadelphia will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a religious or medical exemption. All staff, students, and faculty at colleges and universities in the city will also be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a religious…
People living with HIV/AIDS are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Philadelphia
This change was announced by Health Commissioner Farley on February 23. Philadelphia FIGHT thanks Mark Segal Publisher, and Tim Cwieck, a reporter for the PGN coverage that led to this change. The policy was changed the day this story appeared.
An Erosion of Trust
We at Philadelphia FIGHT have been distressed by the bungled COVID vaccine response carried out until a few days ago by a new organization called Philly Fighting COVID (PFC).
COVID Vaccines Beginning to Roll Out
COVID Vaccines are here and are beginning to roll out! At this time only essential healthcare workers have access to vaccines in Philadelphia.
Walter Wallace Jr.
Last night Philadelphia police shot and killed Walter Wallace Jr., an African American man with known mental illness who was holding a knife. This happened despite Mr. Wallace’s mother and neighbors trying to tell the police that he was mentally ill, that they knew him and that he would drop the knife. This was an utterly outrageous abuse of power for which there can be no excuse whatsoever.
Institute for Community Justice to Co-Produce Gun BuyBack
The Institute for Community Justice will be partnering with the Mann Up Association and the Philadelphia Police Department’s 22nd District to host a Gun BuyBack and Bucks for Bullets event on Saturday, October 24th. The event will take place at Moore’s Memorial Baptist Church, 1421 W Dauphin St, from 1 to 5pm.
Phase 2 of Rental Assistance for Tenants Affected by COVID-19
Philadelphia has instituted a rental relief program for people who have lost income because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Every Work of American Literature Is About Race’
Writers on How We Got Here.
From the New York Times, June 30, 2020
John Lewis
“Though I am gone, I urge you to
answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.” – John Lewis
The civil rights leader, activist and Congressman died on July 17, 2020. He wrote an essay before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral.