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First time hosting Thanksgiving? Here’s everything you need to know about food safety to ensure your guests have a delicious and safe holiday meal: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
First time hosting Thanksgiving? Here’s everything you need to know about food safety to ensure your guests have a delicious and safe holiday meal: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
Give thanks, not food poisoning!
For everything you need to know about proper food storage, safe cooking temperatures, safely storing leftovers, and more this holiday season visit cdc.gov/foodsafety
For everything you need to know about proper food storage, safe cooking temperatures, safely storing leftovers, and more this holiday season visit cdc.gov/foodsafety
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Give thanks, not food poisoning!
For everything you need to know about proper food storage, safe cooking temperatures, safely storing leftovers, and more this holiday season visit cdc.gov/foodsafety
For everything you need to know about proper food storage, safe cooking temperatures, safely storing leftovers, and more this holiday season visit cdc.gov/foodsafety
Hey, Philly! Did you know you can get FREE groceries and meals at food sites across the city? No ID or paperwork required, just show up!
Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.
Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.
November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hey, Philly! Did you know you can get FREE groceries and meals at food sites across the city? No ID or paperwork required, just show up!
Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.
Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.
Food poisoning is preventable! Protect family and friends this Thanksgiving by following these four steps to food safety:
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
Learn more about each step and why it’s important: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
Learn more about each step and why it’s important: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Food poisoning is preventable! Protect family and friends this Thanksgiving by following these four steps to food safety:
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
Learn more about each step and why it’s important: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
Learn more about each step and why it’s important: cdc.gov/foodsafety.
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but PDPH’s commitment to combating the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance continues. Everyone has a role to play in fighting #AntimicrobialResistance.
Learn more: bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25
Learn more: bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25
Antimicrobial Resistance
Combating antimicrobial resistance, a global threat
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but PDPH’s commitment to combating the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance continues. Everyone has a role to play in fighting #AntimicrobialResistance.
Learn more: bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25
Learn more: bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25
Prepare your favorite Thanksgiving meals with fresh foods from a local farmer!
Use the Farmers’ Market Finder to find a farmer’s market or farm stand near you. phila.gov/farmers-markets/
Use the Farmers’ Market Finder to find a farmer’s market or farm stand near you. phila.gov/farmers-markets/
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Prepare your favorite Thanksgiving meals with fresh foods from a local farmer!
Use the Farmers’ Market Finder to find a farmer’s market or farm stand near you. phila.gov/farmers-markets/
Use the Farmers’ Market Finder to find a farmer’s market or farm stand near you. phila.gov/farmers-markets/
Grab fresh fruit from a local produce truck to make your favorite Thanksgiving desserts! Philly food truck vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
Find a vendor near you: http://foodfitphilly.org/phillylovesfresh/
Find a vendor near you: http://foodfitphilly.org/phillylovesfresh/
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grab fresh fruit from a local produce truck to make your favorite Thanksgiving desserts! Philly food truck vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
Find a vendor near you: http://foodfitphilly.org/phillylovesfresh/
Find a vendor near you: http://foodfitphilly.org/phillylovesfresh/
Food is available at the South and Southwest Philly Resource Hubs! 🥦
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Food is available at the South and Southwest Philly Resource Hubs! 🥦
The holidays can be hard, especially after losing a loved one. PhillyHEALS is honoring the loved ones Philadelphians have lost to overdose through a virtual memorial site.
To learn more, visit https://www.substanceusephilly.com/overdose-memorial
To learn more, visit https://www.substanceusephilly.com/overdose-memorial
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The holidays can be hard, especially after losing a loved one. PhillyHEALS is honoring the loved ones Philadelphians have lost to overdose through a virtual memorial site.
To learn more, visit https://www.substanceusephilly.com/overdose-memorial
To learn more, visit https://www.substanceusephilly.com/overdose-memorial
Avoiding infections when traveling can help slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Learn more about how to protect your health and the health of others during your next trip: bit.ly/3V9nDrT #USAAW25 #AntimicrobialResistance
Controlling the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance
Combat AR through infection prevention, improved antibiotic/antifungal use, actions to slow spread.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Avoiding infections when traveling can help slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Learn more about how to protect your health and the health of others during your next trip: bit.ly/3V9nDrT #USAAW25 #AntimicrobialResistance
Be Antibiotic Aware this respiratory virus season! Make sure you understand when antibiotics will help you feel better, and when they won’t. #AntimicrobialResistance #USAAW25
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Be Antibiotic Aware this respiratory virus season! Make sure you understand when antibiotics will help you feel better, and when they won’t. #AntimicrobialResistance #USAAW25
Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of water and soil in the environment. This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3HIzj1F #USAAW25
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of water and soil in the environment. This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3HIzj1F #USAAW25
Interested in working with our Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction team (SUPHR)? The division is hiring for the following positions!
Learn more about the positions and apply today: SubstanceUsePhilly.com/employment-opportunities.
Learn more about the positions and apply today: SubstanceUsePhilly.com/employment-opportunities.
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Interested in working with our Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction team (SUPHR)? The division is hiring for the following positions!
Learn more about the positions and apply today: SubstanceUsePhilly.com/employment-opportunities.
Learn more about the positions and apply today: SubstanceUsePhilly.com/employment-opportunities.
We're excited to announce that the Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH) is now the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH)!
Learn more about ReACH:
https://ow.ly/nljy50XtF7z
Learn more about ReACH:
https://ow.ly/nljy50XtF7z
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We're excited to announce that the Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH) is now the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH)!
Learn more about ReACH:
https://ow.ly/nljy50XtF7z
Learn more about ReACH:
https://ow.ly/nljy50XtF7z
Home visits are helping new moms get healthcare, support, and diapers in the weeks after they give birth at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia: https://ow.ly/HH9o50XtHNb
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Home visits are helping new moms get healthcare, support, and diapers in the weeks after they give birth at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia: https://ow.ly/HH9o50XtHNb
Did you know that animals – including pets and livestock – can carry germs that spread antimicrobial resistance? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself, your pet(s), and fight #AntimicrobialResistance: bit.ly/45rwCLa #USAAW25
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did you know that animals – including pets and livestock – can carry germs that spread antimicrobial resistance? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself, your pet(s), and fight #AntimicrobialResistance: bit.ly/45rwCLa #USAAW25
HAPPENING TODAY! Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our virtual training at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/IfLJ50Xuq6O
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/IfLJ50Xuq6O
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
HAPPENING TODAY! Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our virtual training at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/IfLJ50Xuq6O
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/IfLJ50Xuq6O
Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our next virtual training tomorrow, November 20, 2025, at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our next virtual training tomorrow, November 20, 2025, at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
Stimulants, drugs like crack, coke, and meth, are hard on your heart. Using them can lead to heart disease and overdose. Learning the signs of heart problems and talking to a doctor might save your life.
Learn more at www.substanceusephilly.com/heart
Learn more at www.substanceusephilly.com/heart
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Stimulants, drugs like crack, coke, and meth, are hard on your heart. Using them can lead to heart disease and overdose. Learning the signs of heart problems and talking to a doctor might save your life.
Learn more at www.substanceusephilly.com/heart
Learn more at www.substanceusephilly.com/heart
Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our next virtual training Thursday, November 20, 2025, at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone at our next virtual training Thursday, November 20, 2025, at noon.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Bkc350UKMyY
‘It’s time for a Heart to Heart’: Philadelphia health department’s new campaign tackles substance use and heart health. Learn more: https://ow.ly/apHI50XtzK7.
Philly health department’s new campaign tackles heart health and stimulant use
The mission of the campaign is to spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and what additional factors lead to risk conditions.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
‘It’s time for a Heart to Heart’: Philadelphia health department’s new campaign tackles substance use and heart health. Learn more: https://ow.ly/apHI50XtzK7.
Purple is the official color of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week!
Keep an eye on the Philadelphia skyline this week as landmarks light up in purple to raise awareness about #AntimicrobialResistance. Be sure to snap a picture and tag us!
Keep an eye on the Philadelphia skyline this week as landmarks light up in purple to raise awareness about #AntimicrobialResistance. Be sure to snap a picture and tag us!
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Purple is the official color of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week!
Keep an eye on the Philadelphia skyline this week as landmarks light up in purple to raise awareness about #AntimicrobialResistance. Be sure to snap a picture and tag us!
Keep an eye on the Philadelphia skyline this week as landmarks light up in purple to raise awareness about #AntimicrobialResistance. Be sure to snap a picture and tag us!
Today marks the start of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), a CDC-led campaign to raise awareness about the importance of antibiotics and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Fighting #AntimicrobialResistance takes all of us! bit.ly/4mAMTTS #USAAW25
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today marks the start of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), a CDC-led campaign to raise awareness about the importance of antibiotics and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Fighting #AntimicrobialResistance takes all of us! bit.ly/4mAMTTS #USAAW25
As of October 15, 2025, $3,169,000 has been given to Philly Joy Bank participants! Learn more about the impact this program has had on families in Philadelphia: phillyjoybank.org/our-impact.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As of October 15, 2025, $3,169,000 has been given to Philly Joy Bank participants! Learn more about the impact this program has had on families in Philadelphia: phillyjoybank.org/our-impact.
The North Philly Resource Hub is accepting donations to help keep our community warm this winter.
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The North Philly Resource Hub is accepting donations to help keep our community warm this winter.