Social Determinants of Health
…stable income and job security, environmental quality, and neighborhood conditions. These factors are complicated, and often related to one another. Having a stable and healthy environment, accessing continuous and quality…
Get to Know Your Words: Aerobic
Involving free oxygen. Also commonly called “cardio” when referring to exercise due to the increase of oxygen use through the cardiovascular system to meet energy demands…
Locations
1233 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Administrative Offices 215-985-4448 Jonathan Lax Treatment Center 215-790-1788 | Learn More Community Health Training Alliance 215-525-8615 | Learn More Critical Path Learning Center 215-985-4851…
Resources to Help You Cope with the COVID-19 Epidemic
…people with community resources. Call (877) 360-LGBT; English or Spanish speakers available. them.com’s How LGBTQ+ People Can Get Help and Resources During Coronavirus Trevor Project: Offers LGBTQ youth access to…
Make an Appointment
Diana Baldwin Center/ TREE IOP Providing HIV-informed, culturally competent behavioral health services. Phone: (215) 525-8657 Learn about Diana Baldwin Center FIGHT Dental Services Providing comprehensive dental services and care. Phone: (215) 525-3046…
John L. Turner, MD, 1945 – 2008
Dr. John L. Turner John L. Turner MD, was Philadelphia FIGHT’s founding Principal Investigator. John was one of the first physicians, and among the only openly gay physicians, to come…
About the Director
Assata Thomas, Director of the Institute for Community Justice Assata Thomas is Director of the Institute for Community Justice (ICJ), a Program of Philadelphia FIGHT. As Director, Ms. Thomas oversees…
Our Services and Urgent Care
…a substitute for comprehensive dental care. Dentistry Services Offered Oral health examinations, including oral cancer screening Comprehensive treatment planning Digital x-rays, including panoramic x-rays Dental cleanings and periodontal therapy Extractions…
Emma Sullivan
…with her community. She managed communications for a small nonprofit organization, with the goal of connecting low-income neighborhoods with initiatives like public gardens, art classes, and civic storytelling projects. Emma…
FIGHT Remembers Gloria Casarez, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs
Gloria Casarez During her time as the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Gloria brought her fierce commitment to justice and equity for the LGBTQ community to city…
Remembering Jaci Adams
…maintained programs serving the trans community. Because of the influence of Jaci Adams over many years, all of us grew in awareness and understanding of a vibrant and creative community….
We regret to inform you that Meg Shope Koppel, a dedicated member of the board of Philadelphia FIGHT has died
…to work directly with our programs including Critical Path and its literacy, computer literacy, job readiness and job training programs, and the Institute for Community Justice which focuses its workforce…
Wilson Chan
Wilson Chan is graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2017 with Honors in Community Oral Health. Dr. Chan went on to complete a two year…
Newborn Care – Eyes
…discharge, contact your pediatrician. Cross Eye (strabismus, “lazy eye”) Eye alignment issues are a relatively common condition in children, affecting up to 5 percent. It is caused by problems with…
Newborn Care – Ears
…surgery to remove the pit may be recommended. Middle ear infection (Otitis Media) Ear infections are the most common childhood illness aside from colds. They are most common in children…
FIGHT Remembers Gloria Casarez, Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs
Gloria Casarez During her time as the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Gloria brought her fierce commitment to justice and equity for the LGBTQ community to city…
News and Events
…Community Health Care and the Stephen Klein Wellness Center. Judith understands introducing… Upcoming Events Events List Celebrate Life Thursday, December 5, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM -to 8:00 PM Hotel Monaco…
Reentry Center
…information, and provides educational programs focused on skill-development, community/civic engagement, and advocacy. Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak, our Reentry Center and Keyspot Computer Lab are currently closed to the public….
Newborn Care – Mouth
Dental Care It’s important to brush teeth as soon as they come out. Please click here for more information: Sucking blisters Tiny blisters can appear on your newborn’s lip after…
Newborn Care – Genitals
…or straining May not be visible when baby is laying down (relaxing or sleeping) Can be confused with a hydrocele. Complications can occur that will cause pain, tenderness, redness, and…
Suave Gonzalez
…it was a brush, crayon, pencil, even paint chips or glass––Gonzalez turned everyday objects into magnificent tools of creation and expression. While serving his prison term, Gonzalez committed to becoming…
Incarceration and Health
…the community. The health effects of individual people involved in the criminal justice system affect their families and communities as well. Managing chronic conditions of loved ones adds to the…
Institute for Community Justice to Co-Produce Gun BuyBack
…neighborhoods: gun violence. The goal of this event is threefold: to reduce the availability of guns in the community, to build community rapport and engagement with law enforcement, and to…
FIGHT to be Part of Major HIV Cure Research
…was present from the beginning in our path towards working on an HIV cure,” said Montaner. “FIGHT has been critical in bringing a strong community voice to our research at a critical time when communication is paramount…