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.
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.
