by David Griffith | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Featured
Pennsylvania is home to thousands of LGBTQIA+ residents, and the state has become a leader in measuring disparities impacting our community’s wellness. Since 2015, a growing network of LGBTQIA+ organizations has helped collect data about our community’s...
by David Griffith | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Featured
Tobacco smoking is a public health crisis. Approximately 34.1 million adults in the United States regularly smoke cigarettes. It’s the leading cause of preventable disease and death in our country, including the reason that 1 in every 5 lives are tragically lost every...
by David Griffith | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Featured
Research is crucial to identify and address the needs within our own communities. That’s why the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey (“USTS”) matters. Spearheaded by the National Center for Transgender Equality in partnership with several trans advocacy organizations, the USTS is...
by lgbtei | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, Featured
As we move into the winter, it is important to know about the health risks for older adults that may be present during the cold and icy winter months. Hypothermia Older adults experience an elevated risk of hypothermia, which occurs when the body temperature drops to...
by lgbtei | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Featured, Sykes Video Library
The Elder Initiative at William Way and Jefferson Health present “The Doctor Is In (Virtually!): Diabetes Prevention & Care” on November 10th,...
by lgbtei | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Featured
Pennsylvanians are now able to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for 2021-2022. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that assists income-eligible renters and homeowners with heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance,...