Month: February 2018

Don’t Take The Risk Campaign Launch

Philadelphia — The Philadelphia Department of Public Health launched the second phase of an emotional media campaign that is part of the City’s effort to decrease deaths related to opioid use.  The campaign contains a collection of stories in English and Spanish told by people whose lives have been forever changed by prescription painkillers. The Don’t Take the Risk website can be viewed in English and Spanish.

https://mailchi.mp/phila/city-of-philadelphia-launches-new-dont-take-the-risk-campaign-to-prevent-opioid-deaths

Questions about CUES in Philadelphia

The City just provided an important update on our continued work to reduce opioid abuse in our city.

Philadelphia will encourage organizations to develop Comprehensive User Engagement Sites (CUES). CUES will help people experiencing a substance abuse disorder related to opioids.

https://beta.phila.gov/2018-01-24-cues-the-latest-effort-in-the-battle-against-the-opioid-crisis/

Primary author Harrison Morgan

Choosing Your Body Art

We love body art here at the Health Department. Many of us sport elaborate tattoos and body piercings. Some of us have small, hidden personal tattoos and just ear piercings. With so many great shops in Philly to get tattooed or pierced, it makes it easy to sport beautiful art.

One thing we insist on, though, is that body art is done safely. And safe body art can only be done in a licensed, inspected shop. Remember, it’s not just about the art, it’s about your life. Here are the top six things you should look for every time you enter a shop.

https://beta.phila.gov/2018-02-09-what-should-you-be-looking-for-when-you-choose-a-body-art-studio/

Safe Injection Sites

When would a SIF open in Philadelphia?

That’s still unclear. While city officials have given the green light for a facility to open in Philadelphia, they still need to find a private operator to run it. James Garrow, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, told TIME that some parties have expressed interest, but declined to name them.

http://time.com/5128626/safe-injection-facilities-us-philadelphia/

By Jaime Ducharme