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.
In the News
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.
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…
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.
Dr. Tatyana Straus receives the Annual LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award from Penn Dental Medicine
Dr. Tatyana Straus from FIGHT Family Dentistry received the Annual LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award from Penn Dental Medicine Dr. Tatyana Straus, shown with Dean Mark Wolff, received the award in recognition of her efforts to support diversity and inclusion at Penn Dental and the Philadelphia community. She serves on the Committee for Cultural Growth at Penn Dental,…
FIGHT’s testing and vaccination efforts in the community
As we enter the 22nd month of the COVID-19 pandemic and with no end in sight, FIGHT has not lost its resolve. From the start of the pandemic, our community testing team has provided BARRIER FREE testing to people in our most vulnerable communities. With the help of Sunray Drugs, Norris Square Community Alliance, SEAMAAC…
