Special Programs
…diverse communities are comfortable coming to The Lax Center for care. Patients feel welcomed and respected by the supportive, multidisciplinary team, and are able to see themselves reflected among members…
Professional Development Trainings
Trauma-Informed Care: The 6 Principles Towards Building Resilience Presenter: Tashina Reeder, PhD, LSW Description: Consequently, trauma has been and continues to be a common phenomenon that affects individuals, families, communities,…
Newborn Care β Genitals
Genitourinary Hydrocele A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around one or both testicles in the scrotum. They are not usually painful and spontaneously resolve over time. Signs & Symptoms…
John L. Turner, MD, 1945 – 2008
…an openly gay physician at a time when that was still a brave and unusual way to present himself, John also opened up a space where openly gay men could…
Dental Instructions, Information, Videos
…Need to See a Specialist… Necesitas ver a un Especialista Dental Videos Periodontal therapy https://youtu.be/9IqLQfXe73E Dental Oral Surgery PostOp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF0CVY_C-bI&feature=emb_title Post Operative Instructions (Español) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0yRPYsBqwg&feature=emb_title Dental Pain Management (Español) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PlCZcUIFVc…
John Bell Health Center
The John Bell Health Center provides a safe space for people to access culturally competent, comprehensive primary medical care, regardless of the individual’s insurance status, ability to pay, or life…
FIGHT Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
…of the LGBTQ+ community. They offer resources to educate and inform about transgender issues, as well as ways to support the transgender community. (https://www.glaad.org/transgender) Human Rights Campaign (HRC): The HRC…
Prison Health News – Joe Vanderford and Michael Roberson
…him freedom. Joe Vanderford will be up for parole on October 13, 2020. Visit tinyurl.com/parolejoe to sign the petition for his release! Michael Roberson: “All of my work comes from…
Cervical Health Awareness Month 2020
…www.unicef.org/wca/press-releases/200000-girls-senegal-be-protected-year-against-cervical-cancer www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/statistics/cases.htm Pinkribbonredribbon.org/the-double-burden-hiv-and-cervical-cancer-webinar-with-the-international-aids-society/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)61050-2/fulltext https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/human-papillomavirus-(hpv)-and-cervical-cancer An infographic titled Cervical Cancer and HIV 36.9 million people worldwide have HIV. $6.2 billion is spent annually on HIV/AIDS related healthcare. (a superscript 2…
Government Resources
Philadelphia Free Food Programs in Philadelphia – Many Philadelphians are in need of free food due to school closures, loss of income, or other challenges caused by COVID-19. In response…
Preguntas y respuestas sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19)
…for Preguntas y respuestas sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions ¿Cómo me hago la prueba? Todavía no tenemos suficientes suministros para evaluar a cada niño que está enfermo. Sin…
FIGHT Family Dentistry
…Billing Information Información de Fracturacion Dental Additional Information Our Services and Urgent Care: Learn about what we can do for you. Pediatric Dental Care: We see kids starting from birth….
An Erosion of Trust
…given the actions of PFC and sadly our government. The trust of our patients and our community is everything to us. Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers hopes all of our…
Reentry Center
…Standard operating hours when we reopen will be: Reentry Center Hours: Open Monday through Friday 9 AM– 5 PM. KEYSPOT Computer Lab Hours: Open Tuesday through Friday 1-5 PM. Workforce…
Art for Justice
…showcased by Art for Justice are currently incarcerated. You can read their stories & statements here: Charles Z. Lawson – https://www.artforjustice.org/lawson2.html Daniel Gwynn – https://www.artforjustice.org/gwynn.html Rene A. Ortiz – https://www.artforjustice.org/ortiz.html…
Patient Education
Welcome to our growing patient resources page. Over time this page will expand to include even more helpful information. We will cover everything from dental care, to parenting skills, to…
Institute for Community Justice
…to thrive as their fullest selves. We envision a world free from mass incarceration where communities have equitable access to health, safety, justice, and the opportunity to design their freedom….
Donor Bill of Rights
…hired solicitors. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. To feel free to ask questions when making…
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…
2022 Year in Review
…Community Alliance. The testing was and is free and open to those seeking to learn if they had been infected with COVID-19 – a critical first step in halting its…
Comprehensive HIV Primary Care
We respect your dignity as an individual. When you come to the Lax Center you will be seen by a provider experienced in HIV care. Your total healthcare emphasizes monitoring…
Walter Wallace Jr.
…Mobile Crisis Team that is supposed to coordinate and partner with the police department? Here is newspaper coverage of this team: https://www.inquirer.com/health/mental-health-mobile-crisis-units-philadelphia-20200813.html Where were they? Where was the supervision…
PrEP
…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyDHRJ_zwQ4 PrEP works by protecting your body’s T cells in your immune system. The medication puts up a protective barrier around these cells so when the HIV virus enters the…
Forms and Consents
…Access to Information Form Authorization for Release Information Request Amend Protected Health Information Request for Accounting Disclosures Request for Restriction for Use or Disclosure Request for Conditions on Confidential Communication…