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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… - Meet Em Barry
Em Barry, RN joined the staff of the Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center in October, 2023. Em identifies as nonbinary and prefers the pronouns they/them. They earned a B.A. from The College of New Jersey and received their nursing degree from Jefferson College of Nursing. Prior to joining FIGHT, Em worked in a… - Meet Chris Diaz
Christopher Diaz, PA-C joined the Lax Center in September, 2023. He received his B.A. in Music from Fordham University and completed his M.H.S in Physician Assistant studies from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. After graduation, Chris worked for PrimeCare Medical Corporation, treating patients at Pennsylvania correctional facilities. Before joining FIGHT, Chris worked… - Meet Xander Lopez, Philadelphia FIGHT’s Pride Navigator
The newly-created position of Pride Navigator is based at the Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center and serves patients at all FIGHT Health Centers.
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Celebrate Life
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At 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). Stay tuned for more information! Buy…