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Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution - Outside the Library
Wed, September 4, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips today. PDPH will be in front of the library from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m . to answer questions and provide additional resources. …
Public Health Outreach
Thu, September 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
A representative from the city’s Department of Public Health will be at the library to provide COVID test, masks, hand sanitizer and information on vaccines from 10 AM until noon.
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, September 9, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, September 9, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Kids Can Cook! with Keisha Prosser
Mon, September 9, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Kids and Teens are invited to join us for the final in our series of Kids Can Cook! classes at the Fishtown Library! All classes are supervised by ServSafe certified chef Keisha Prosser, aka the Mobile Cooking Teacher. This program is free and open to school age (1st-12th grade) kids and…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 9, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Discover Food Sources: Community Gardens
Tue, September 10, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
This class is now full. There may be availability the day of the program but entry is not guaranteed. Please call the Culinary Literacy Center with any questions. Registration required: https://bit.ly/CLCandChefStacey Join us in the teaching kitchen for the first program…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Evidence Based Prevention of Gun Violence
Tue, September 10, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a program on gun violence prevention from a public health perspective, featuring Sara Solomon and Bernadette Hohl of the Penn Injury Science Center. Bernadette leads research on neighborhood factors affecting health and safety, while Sara directs street outreach efforts with 15 years…
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution - Outside the Library
Wed, September 11, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips today. PDPH will be in front of the library from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m . to answer questions and provide additional resources. …
Mindfulness Meditation | Beginner Session
Wed, September 11, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, you will learn about the benefits of meditation and how to practice. We will conclude with a short, guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
RECOVERY CAFÉS: More Recovery and Wellness in Your Community
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is hosting an opportunity for informal connection. Listen and share openly about recovery and wellness with people who get it. Learn strategies to practice recovery and wellness in your own life. Connect with employment and…
Health Department Information
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Staff members from the Philadelphia Department of Health will be share information on immunizations and hand out masks, Covid-19 tests, and hand sanitizers.
Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, September 16, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Individuals will receive formal Stop the Bleed training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 16, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Using Technology to Improve Your Health: Tech Skills, Patient Portals, and Other Applications
Wed, September 18, 2024
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join folks from Jefferson’s Center for Connected Care for a free overview of different digital tips and tricks you can use to help improve and stay up to date on your health! This hour-long session will be 30 minutes of an interactive presentation and 30 minutes of one-on-one patient…
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution - Outside the Library
Wed, September 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips today. PDPH will be in front of the library from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m . to answer questions and provide additional resources. …
Philadelphia Department of Health
Fri, September 20, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. The Philadelphia Department of Health will be at Bustleton Library until 1…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, September 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 23, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Tue, September 24, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. Thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…