Autoimmune Disease Is More Common Than Heart Disease, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s The numbers tell a powerful story. Approximately 50 million Americans are living with an autoimmune disease — far surpassing the prevalence of coronary artery disease, COPD, Alzheimer’s disease, HIV, or individual cancers like breast, prostate, colon, and lung cancer. Despite affecting more people than many high-visibility diseases , autoimmune conditions receive far less attention and research inve

Making small, simple changes to your overall eating pattern can help you and your family stay healthy. Learn the basics of good nutrition and making healthy food and drink choices. Eating healthy can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and many other diseases and conditions. The good news is, eating right doesn’t have to be hard or require you to give up all the foods you love. And it can be easy, affordable and delicious. Here are some ways you and your family can

This American Heart Month the message is clear: anyone can save a life. In every cardiac emergency, the real first responder is not always a uniformed professional but often a friend, family member or even a stranger nearby. Ordinary people have extraordinary power. You are the first responder until professional help arrives. Join the Nation of Lifesavers by learning CPR today and check out the free resources in our 2026 American Heart Month Toolkit. Click Here for the free

Health officials are warning that a person infected with measles traveled through Philadelphia last week, potentially exposing people who passed through several transit hubs last Wednesday to the highly contagious virus. Officials believe there’s no threat to the general public, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Palak Raval-Nelson said in a statement on Monday. People who were in the following locations at the following times last Wednesday should check their vaccination stat

There isn’t much research to support the notion of being able to heal thyroid-related conditions through lifestyle changes alone. ”There is no strong evidence to support a certain supplement or diet pattern that increases the chance of remission,” Dr. Thankgudu says of lifestyle interventions for improving thyroid health. “Sometimes hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are due to transient issues like medications, illness, pregnancy, so they can resolve on their own without med

Dear Patient, We are writing to inform you that Dr. Marshall Gardner has retired and is no longer practicing at our office as of December 31st, 2025. We sincerely thank Dr. Gardner for the many years of dedicated care provided to our patients and the Quality Community Health Care, Inc. community. Our office remains committed to supporting your healthcare needs. If you would like assistance in transferring your care to another provider within our practice or obtaining a copy o

NJMBC Will be having their 7th Annual Community Appreciation Day. August 23rd 2025 11am-3pm There will. be free health screenings, backpacks with school supplies, gently used items, food, fun, fellowship and family! Join us as we join them! New Joy Missionary Baptist Church 2314-16 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia PA 19132 International Community Day & Health Fair Saturday, September 27TH 2025 10am-2pm Deliverance Evangelistic Church 2001 W. Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia PA 19132 I

Join Quality Community Health Care, Inc. at Meade Family Health! Quality Community Health Care, Inc. invites you to become a part of our dedicated team at Meade Family Health. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services to our community. We will be giving out Back packs for children going back to school. We will have fun, food and activities! Please meet us at: MEADE FAMILY HEALTH 1600 N. 18TH STREET, PHILA PA 19121 Friday, Augutst 22nd 2025. 12:00PM -3:00P

Dementia’s most-known symptoms are memory loss and confusion. If an older adult starts placing their house keys in a strange place or getting lost on their way home from church, a relative or friend will likely spot the red flags. But a lesser-known sign that someone is experiencing cognitive changes is an apparent loss of empathy. Caregivers are often the ones who observe — and are most affected by — these shifts in behavior, said Lauren Fisher, a doctoral candidate at the U

This was truly a wonderful experience. ODAAT provided a variety of toys and activities for the children. The joy and excitement on their faces were heartwarming and made the event even more special.   The event was a great success, and we were pleased to see the positive reception to the topic of flu and COVID-19 vaccines. It was encouraging to witness so many families taking proactive steps towards their health and well-being.   We were also happy to provide the children an

This year's winter surge of influenza and COVID-19 has yet to arrive for most of the country, data published this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, with trends so far a fraction of what they were at this time last year.  "COVID-19 activity remains low and is stable in most areas. Seasonal influenza activity is increasing slightly among children but remains low nationally," the CDC said this week, in its weekly report on data about the two viruse

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Join us for our Annual Community BBQ & Field Day on Saturday August 10th at 12pm -4pm . We'll have free food, Giveaways, Games, Live Band, Resources and so much more! Location: N.29th St & Chalmers (Chalmers Park) See you there!

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE Join us for the Realty One Group Purpose “Fun Fest: A Community Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 6335 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. This outdoor event is FREE and open to everyone—families, small business owners, and real estate professionals alike. Kids are especially welcome! 🌟 Event Highlights 🌟 Get ready for an afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit! While it won't be a carnival,

They are delighted to announce their upcoming community day, which aims to raise awareness about local community organizations, businesses and share the stories of youth who are making positive impacts this summer! Location: Thrive Cafe Address: 504 Cecil B. Moore Ave | Phila. PA Time: 1pm-7pm Meet us there!

If you missed the "QCHC Covid Awareness Event" you missed a great time! We were able to provide 100 people, within our community with free meals! We spent time conversing with the community and letting them know the importance of getting their covid testing. The community loved and appreciated us making them aware. We had a chance to speak with long time members of this community as well as make on the spot appointments for testing. If you haven't gotten a recent covid test,