Health
Philly’s Hot Weather Health Crisis
Heat and Covid-19 could make this the most dangerous summer on record. Two urban environmentalists with ways to make a more sustainable, resilient and just city .
By Russell Zerbo and Christina D. RosanOur Mournful Undertaking
The first in a series exploring Covid-19’s effects on Black Philadelphians asks: What else is lost when someone dies?
By James PetersonKenneth Walker Jr.
The North Philly native turned a former campaign office into The Unity Center, a twice-weekly food distribution site whose clients have tripled since Covid-19
By Jason PetersRevolutionizing Your Meat
While national suppliers come up short during the pandemic, Philly’s Primal Supply Meats is keeping fridges stocked and local farmers afloat. That’s good for our diets—and our economy
By Brianna Baker“Dignity from the Door”
As our city faces new challenges every day, Pathways to Recovery hasn’t wavered in its commitment to providing a much-needed system of support
By Jessica Blatt PressSpirits Up! Yoga and Healing
In the wake of the protests, this six-day effort will provide free yoga and meditation around town for Black Philadelphians
By Jessica Blatt PressHealth care disparity in the age of Covid-19
The most recent online Citizen event explored the deplorable state of racial inequality in health care, and what we can do about it
By Jessica Blatt PressCHOP and the Virus
The hospital’s PolicyLab has made news with its innovative tool to track Covid-19 outbreak
By Andy MetzgerFighting Domestic Abuse During Covid-19
The pandemic has survivors of domestic violence trapped at home with their abusers. France, Spain and others have figured out how to reach them
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHealth care disparities in the age of Covid-19
At next week’s virtual town hall Jefferson CEO Stephen Klasko and Ala Stanford from Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium will unpack a harsh reality of the pandemic—and everyday: Black patients are dying at a higher rate
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy