We are very excited to announce a NEW program for Latina women's health-
Latina Community Health Services (Servicios de la salud a la mujer Latina).
This program complements the care offered at Puentes de Salud by providing ob/gyn care for Latina women, including family planning and HIV/STD testing services.
LCHS is located at 700 Spruce St.
To make an appointment or find out more information contact Rebecca Bixby, nurse coordinator, at rebeccabixby@gmail.com, or call 215-829-7353.
Foundations
Objectives
1) To develop a sustainable, long-term strategy for health promotion and disease prevention
2) To provide medical services targeting the acute and chronic health needs of the population
3) To create a research partnership between the university and community that will guide best practices for the care of Latino patients both locally and nationally
Guiding Principles
1) Working collaboratively with communities and stakeholders
2) Addressing social determinants of health
3) Operating in multidisciplinary professional teams
1) To develop a sustainable, long-term strategy for health promotion and disease prevention
2) To provide medical services targeting the acute and chronic health needs of the population
3) To create a research partnership between the university and community that will guide best practices for the care of Latino patients both locally and nationally
Guiding Principles
1) Working collaboratively with communities and stakeholders
2) Addressing social determinants of health
3) Operating in multidisciplinary professional teams
Mexican Independence Fesitval at Penns Landing!
Come out this week to Penn's Landing for the Mexican Independence Festival at the Great Plaza. http://www.gophila.com/C/Philly_Favorites/380/U/PECO_Multicultural_Series_at_Penns_Landing/2001.html
Puentes de Salud and the Mano a mano cervical cancer prevention program promotoras will be there, as well as a host of other Mexican and Latino organizations, artists, musical groups, and vendors. The event begins at 12 noon and continues until 8pm! ¡Nos vemos alli!
We will also need VOLUNTEERS on Sunday for:
1) Set-up or clean-up: 11am-12pm or 4-5pm time slots
2) Blood pressure/ blood glucose screening: 12-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4
3) Outreach/ education (passing out flyers, Puentes' information, etc): all day
please email puentes.de.salud@gmail.com to help out or volunteer with any of the above activities! Thanks for your participation/ ¡te agradecemos tu participación!
Puentes de Salud and the Mano a mano cervical cancer prevention program promotoras will be there, as well as a host of other Mexican and Latino organizations, artists, musical groups, and vendors. The event begins at 12 noon and continues until 8pm! ¡Nos vemos alli!
We will also need VOLUNTEERS on Sunday for:
1) Set-up or clean-up: 11am-12pm or 4-5pm time slots
2) Blood pressure/ blood glucose screening: 12-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4
3) Outreach/ education (passing out flyers, Puentes' information, etc): all day
please email puentes.de.salud@gmail.com to help out or volunteer with any of the above activities! Thanks for your participation/ ¡te agradecemos tu participación!
Documentary Screenings at JUNTOS
Come see the Documentary series Unnatural Causes: Episode "Becoming American" featuring PUENTES de SALUD, enjoy other films, and stay for the panel discussion afterwards! See Scribe website below for details:
http://scribe.org/events/streetmovies%21%40juntos
http://scribe.org/events/streetmovies%21%40juntos
PBS Documentary: Are Inequalities Making Us Sick?
Part of the PBS series "Unnatural Causes" features Dr. Steve Larson and Puentes de Salud at the Mexican Independence Day Festival see www.unnaturalcauses.org for more information about the campaign and discussions on health inequalities taking place around the country
Language Exchange/ Intercambio de Idiomas
Puentes will be hosting an English-Spanish language partner program Sundays from 12-2pm at 1154 S 9th St located in the salón across from Taquitos de Puebla.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Study
Puentes de Salud, through an NIH-funded grant, will be conducting a cervical cancer prevention study this summer, "Mano a mano: mujeres luchando". We will need assistance with field enrollment, data entry, and childcare during workshop sessions. If you are interested in participating, or for more details, contact Matthew O'Brien mattobrien2@uphs.upenn.edu or Rebecca Bixby rebeccabixby@gmail.com, or call 215-490-6700.
See also the video below "HPV: The Silent Virus", also available on YouTube.
See also the video below "HPV: The Silent Virus", also available on YouTube.
HIV testing
Puentes now offers HIV testing every Thursday night from 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact Rebecca at 215-490-6700 for details.
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