C a Difference
April 14, 2017
C a Difference is a comprehensive hepatitis C (HCV) testing and linkage-to-care program at FIGHT. C a Difference provides care for patients diagnosed with chronic HCV those at risk for HCV infection.
FIGHT News and Announcements
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 8, 2017
Join FIGHT as we acknowledge National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a community health fair!
New Clinical Research Opportunity
February 15, 2017
DISCOVER is a new clinical study to evaluate if a once-daily investigational medicine can help reduce the risk of getting HIV infection from sex (PrEP). If you are accepted, you will receive study-related exams, lab tests, and study medicine at no cost.
C a DIFFERENCE at FIGHT!
February 2, 2017
C a Difference Team Introducing the C a Difference team. The program focuses on visualizing a future free of hepatitis C. It’s a multidisciplinary approach to care, delivered by a team of passionate advocates who built this program from scratch. C a Difference develops and implements best practices through testing and linkage to care services,…
PrEP
February 2, 2017
PrEP is one pill swallowed once a day that can prevent HIV infection by more than 95%. Philadelphia FIGHT is committed to providing access to PrEP to all individuals, regardless of their health insurance status or ability to pay.
FIGHT’s Barbara Bungy Receives Healthcare Innovator Award
February 2, 2017
On January 26th, FIGHT Chief Operating Officer Barbara Bungy received the Healthcare Innovator Award from the Social Innovations Journal. Barbara was one of three finalists for the award and received the most public votes.
AIDS Education Month 2017 Kickoff
February 2, 2017
On Wednesday January 25th, FIGHT hosted the kick-off for AIDS Education Month 2017, attended by over 300 planning partners, community members and AEM Co-chair, Reggie Shuford from ACLU-PA and FIGHT Board Secretary Lovada Washington.
Project TEACH Turns 20
November 22, 2016
We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Project TEACH20 program on December 9th! We want all TEACH alums to be there!
Happy holidays from your friends at Philadelphia FIGHT!
November 22, 2016
Click the link below for a list of closings during the 2016 holiday season!
Eighth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
November 22, 2016
The Faith Leaders’ Network of Philadelphia FIGHT will present the Eighth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 237 S. Broad St, Philadelphia.
An Open and Inviting Neighborhood
October 21, 2016
For 30+ years, Washington Square West or the “Gayborhood,” has been a nexus for the LGBTQ community. We are, and we serve, an exceptionally diverse group of people. We welcome all and want our patients, clients and employees, to be safe and comfortable in our neighborhood.
Highlights from our 22nd Annual AEM
August 3, 2016
AIDS Education Month 2016 was a huge success! FIGHT’s education-packed month featured 9 major events, including our 3 signature summits. See highlights from our 22nd Annual AEM
FIGHT to be Part of Major HIV Cure Research
July 13, 2016
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers is proud to announce it will be part of one of the world’s largest research projects to find a cure for HIV. The research grant, announced today by The National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Philly4Pulse Dance for Orlando
July 13, 2016
The #Philly4Pulse Dance for Orlando Community Event benefit raised $106,752 for the victims and their families of the June 12, 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
FIGHT Releases Statement on Recent Tragedies
July 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the many people deeply affected by the tragic incidents of this past week and the many incidents that have gone before.
We Are Orlando
June 14, 2016
Philadelphia FIGHT stands with the LGBTQ community and the world in mourning the deaths of 49 wonderful people who should have had their whole lives ahead of them, in a senseless act of violence in Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP Team Receives the Linden Award
March 1, 2016
Dr. Helen Koenig and the PrEP research team demonstrated that a urine test can be used to monitor adherence to Truvada™ taken as PrEP for HIV prevention.
Barbara L. Bungy Named Chief Operating Officer of FIGHT Community Health Center
March 1, 2016
Barbara L. Bungy, long-term board member to bring outstanding leadership to FIGHT.
Board Member Sam Morales Has Passed Away
January 18, 2016
We are very sorry to announce that board member Sam Morales passed away on January 17. All of us who knew Sam will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
FIGHT’s Dental Services Now Open
December 16, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT is now offering dental services at our 1233 Locust Street location. Click the link for more information.
FIGHT’s 25th Anniversary Gala A Success!
December 16, 2015
Thank you to our sponsors, guests and staff who made FIGHT’s 25th Anniversary Gala our largest and most successful fundraising event yet. We’re proud to announce that we have raised over $125,000 for our three Community Health Centers.
The 7th Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
October 21, 2015
There was record attendance at our Seventh Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast! Over 250 people convened at the Doubletree Hotel to remember those who have passed and those who are still with us.
Rep. Brian Sims To Host Town Hall Meeting on PrEP
October 21, 2015
Interested in learning about PrEP, a pill that is almost 100% effective in preventing HIV if taken daily? Join us for an interactive discussion on PrEP at the William Way LGBT Community Center on Thursday, October 29th from 6 – 8 p.m.
Thank You to Our 2015 AIDS Walk Team!
October 21, 2015
Thank you, Team Philadelphia FIGHT for helping us kick off our 25th Anniversary Celebration at this year’s AIDS Walk Philly. Together, we raised over $13,000 and registered over 100 people for the walk/run.