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Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language, wound care and transportation are some barriers to utilizing services for treatment.

A new study is drawing a detailed picture of the opioid use disorder crisis in Philadelphia, and the results are eye-opening.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Welcoming the new year with a commitment to community health, New Hope Services announces its assumption of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services in Decatur County, Indiana.

23 years' litigation and dispute resolution experience

PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued the agency’s statewide stakeholder engagement tour on Monday in Philadelphia to hear top issues and

Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.

In Philly, emergency response often arrives in the form of police officers. A new program seeks a more collaborative approach that addresses residents’ behavioral health needs.

The meeting, which focused on "transparency and accountability," also stressed the importance of collaboration to address the gun violence crisis.

Inside the City Council caucus room Wednesday, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, chair of City Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention, kicked off a series of monthly meetings to discuss how

In the wake of the deadly mass shooting, Philadelphia officials are urging people to call police or the city's mental health resource line when they see suspicious social media posts or think somebody might need help.