@TakeControlPHL

TakeControlPhilly is a Philadelphia Department of Public Health initiative. Follow us for the latest facts on STDs, free health services & condoms.

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Do you know what to do if you find out you’ve been exposed to measles? Then favorite this post so you can see what to do if you’re ever in that situation: phila.gov/2025-03-24-whats-h….

What’s happening with measles in and around Philadelphia?  | Board of Health

What's happening with measles in and around Philadelphia?

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Here's what's happening this month at the Resource Hubs!
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Calling all Philly youth-serving organizations! The City of Philadelphia is seeking providers to deliver engaging after-school programs and winter/spring break camps for students in grades K-8. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact—apply today! philaocfost.phmc.org
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It's National Condom Month! Correct and consistent condom use can effectively prevent unplanned pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. Visit any of our EPIC locations to receive free condoms. #NationalCondomMonth #FreeCondoms #STIPrevention
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TakeControlPhilly retweeted
Honey's Place@Honeysplace5 Feb 2025
February is National Condom Month, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of using condoms for safe sex and preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. #wrapitup #gloveup #condoms
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Winter in Philly ❄️
LOVE Park statue in the snow

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Independence Hall in the snow

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Picture of City Hall from afar with the Swann Memorial Fountain, and snow

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Picture of a Market-Frankford SEPTA train with snow

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Share love, not germs this Thanksgiving! Get your annual flu shot, wash your hands, cover coughs, and stay home if you’re sick. bit.ly/FluPHL 🦃🧼

Get your annual flu shot | Services

Get a flu shot so you don't pass the flu on to people who are more vulnerable than you are.

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Did you know?! Our IPS after-school program is #free! Youth aged 10-19 can join this program to: 💗Elevate their self-worth 🖊️Get academic aid 🎨Express themselves creatively There are 7 locations in #Philly! Found out more here: phila.gov/programs/intensive…

DHS Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) | Programs and initiatives

Supporting youths' unique needs to prevent them from entering the juvenile justice system.

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DYK? You can lower your risk of #pneumonia with vaccines + other healthy habits: 🫧 Wash your hands regularly 🧽 Clean + disinfect surfaces often 🤧 Cough + sneeze into a tissue 🚭 Limit contact with cigarette smoke 🩺 Take care of pre-existing conditions #WorldPneumoniaDay
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TakeControlPhilly retweeted
CDC STD@CDCSTD12 Nov 2024
📊 New CDC Report: While 2.4M STIs were reported in 2023, new data signal hope for a possible turn in the epidemic. Learn more: bit.ly/40BbO1B #STIreport
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At the health department, we know how important housing is to health. We are excited to partner with @PhilFedResearch & the Housing Initiative at @Penn to evaluate the City’s largest rental improvement home repair fund: the Rental Improvement Fund! ow.ly/VJfa50TIbNC.

Partnership to evaluate Rental Improvement Fund | Board of Health

Partnership to evaluate Rental Improvement Fund.

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TakeControlPhilly retweeted
CDC Hepatitis@cdchep27 Sep 2024
#PublicHealth Partners: Add the #HepatitisC treatment locator widget to your website to help your community #FindTreatment for #HepC: bit.ly/3I2DQcg
Illustration of hepatitis C treatment locator widget, next to text that reads: "Help patients locate treatment for hepatitis C. Add this widget to your website."

ALT Illustration of hepatitis C treatment locator widget, next to text that reads: "Help patients locate treatment for hepatitis C. Add this widget to your website."

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We offer after-school programming! Youth can join our IPS program to: -Build confidence 🤸‍♂️ -Get academic assistance ✍️ -Express themselves🎤 Find out more: phila.gov/programs/intensive…

DHS Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) | Programs and initiatives

Supporting youths' unique needs to prevent them from entering the juvenile justice system.

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September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. DYK, you can order free at-home STI and HIV test kits, condoms, lubricants, and more! ow.ly/tQIj50NB3j2
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DYK, harm reduction supplies such as Narcan (naloxone), Fentanyl test strips, and Xylazine test strips are available at the Health Department Resource Hubs Visit a location near you. ow.ly/HKjb50PJMcM

Pick up harm reduction supplies at a resource hub | Department of Public Health

Resource hubs offer free harm reduction supplies.

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#ICYMI: A new @PHLPublicHealth resource hub opened in West Philadelphia at ESC St. Barnabas Community Resource Center! 📅 MONDAY - FRIDAY ⏰ 9:30AM - 4:30PM Make sure to visit if you haven't already - free resources are available just in time for respiratory virus season!🦠
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@PHLPublicHealth10 Sep 2024
The West Philly Resource hub is now open! Stop by for free resources!
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It’s time to start exploring after-school programs for your child! Check out what programs @Philaparkandrec has to offer. Don’t wait, register today! phila.gov/2024-08-07-registe…

Register now for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s after school programs | Philadelphia Parks &...

Registration is now open for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation after school programs. After school programs begin Monday, September 9.

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Don’t forget to include high-quality masks, hand sanitizer, and COVID-19 test kits on your back-to-school shopping lists. Get them for FREE at our Resource Hubs. For a list of locations visit: phila.gov/health/resource-hu…
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TakeControlPhilly retweeted
CDC Hepatitis@cdchep26 Aug 2024
The acute #HepatitisB rate among non-Hispanic Black people increased by 11% from 2021 to 2022. Check out @CDCgov’s new Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report to learn more about #HepB cases and risk: bit.ly/3XjE339
Bar chart shows rates of acute hepatitis B in 2022, per 100,000 population, across race/ethnicity demographics. Text reads: "In 2022, the acute hepatitis B rate was highest among non-Hispanic Black people."

ALT Bar chart shows rates of acute hepatitis B in 2022, per 100,000 population, across race/ethnicity demographics. Text reads: "In 2022, the acute hepatitis B rate was highest among non-Hispanic Black people."

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Happy first day back at school to all #Philadelphia youth! 📚🎉We wish you a fun and enriching start to the new year filled with knowledge, adventures, and friendships. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🚀✏️
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