COVID Vaccines Beginning to Roll Out
January 11, 2021
COVID Vaccines are here and are beginning to roll out! At this time only essential healthcare workers have access to vaccines in Philadelphia.
FIGHT News and Announcements
Walter Wallace Jr.
October 27, 2020
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
October 15, 2020
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.
FIGHT the Flu!
October 14, 2020
Flu season is upon us! It is important now more than ever to make sure everyone is safe and protected. Philadelphia FIGHT will be giving flu shots to all patients during flu season. If you are interested, please call your provider prior to coming in the office. Jonathan Lax Center: (215) 790 1788 John Bell Health Center: (267)…
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Schedule
October 5, 2020
Philadelphia FIGHT is providing COVID-19 community based testing. All testing events are free! You do not have to exhibit symptoms to receive a test. Click the button below to find out where FIGHT will be testing next!
FIGHT COVID-19 Community Testing Phone Number: 267-436-3126.
Phase 2 of Rental Assistance for Tenants Affected by COVID-19
August 12, 2020
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’
August 3, 2020
Writers on How We Got Here.
From the New York Times, June 30, 2020
John Lewis
July 30, 2020
“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.
The Death of George Floyd and FIGHT’s response
May 30, 2020
A Statement From Philadelphia FIGHT Board President Bishop Ernest McNear and Chief Executive Officer Jane Shull about the death of George Floyd and FIGHT’s response
The death of Larry Kramer
May 29, 2020
Philadelphia FIGHT mourns the death of Larry Kramer, the most important AIDS activist in the history of the epidemic. Founder of both the Gay Men’s Health Crisis and later ACT UP, the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, Larry was instrumental in the creation not one but both of the gay community’s responses to the AIDS epidemic.
#mindPHL Together: A Statement from Mayor Jim Kenney
May 11, 2020
#MindPHL together is a joint initiative by the City of Philadelphia and Blue Cross. There is a number to call if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
May 8, 2020
Have you lost income because of COVID-19? Are you having trouble paying your rent? The City of Philadelphia might be able to help with the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Health Fact Friday: 6 Tips for Safe Grocery Shopping
April 24, 2020
Health Fact Friday: 6 tips for safe grocery shopping during the coronavirus crisis.
Contact Tracing
April 22, 2020
The process of closely monitoring those who are exposed to an infected person. It includes identifying contacts of the infected person, listing and informing those contacts of the infected person, and following up to check up on contacts’ infection and symptoms.
National Institutes of Health Panel Issues New Guidelines
April 21, 2020
A National Institutes of Health panel has released new guidelines on treating patients with COVID-19.
WHO Guidelines for Reopening
April 17, 2020
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs
April 16, 2020
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs from the State of Pennsylvania, includes information on the CARE Act related to COVID-19 epidemic.
Get to Know Your Words: Asymptomatic, Presymptomatic, Mildly Symptomatic
April 15, 2020
Refers to people who carry the active COVID-19 virus, but do not develop symptoms
List of Philadelphia Churches Livestreaming Easter Services
April 10, 2020
List of Philadelphia Churches that are streaming Easter services on Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Masks: What to do?
April 10, 2020
The CDC now recommends wearing masks or face coverings when outside the home to help prevent community spread of coronavirus.
Get to Know Your Words: Referral
April 8, 2020
Referral – A direction from a more general professional, like a primary care physician, to a specialist for further action
Mental Health and Quarantine
April 3, 2020
Adjusting to the quarantine efforts and stay-at-home order has been difficult. There has been a lot of change in a very short amount of time. Taking care of physical health is important in the face of COVID-19, and now taking care of mental health must be a focus in the face of social isolation due…
Get to know your words: Statewide Mitigation
April 1, 2020
Statewide Mitigation activities across the state to reduce the severity of the COVID-19 impact. Visitor restrictions and stay-at-home orders are some examples in PA A detailed list of activities and what it means for you is available here: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#StatewideMitigation
Advocacy Opportunities around COVID-19
March 27, 2020
Advocacy and health are closely related, and that is especially true during this period of active legislation about COVID-19. Here are some opportunities around Philadelphia and PA to contact your representatives, connect with other workers, and advocate for those in the food and health industries Attend a Town Hall to support Philadelphia Workers: https://bit.ly/3aiVHZt #SHUTDOWNBERKS: @shutdownberkscoalition Food…