Healthy in Philadelphia Program
We are committed to reducing healthcare disparities and improving quality of life in our hometown.
Each year, we celebrate West Philadelphia Wellness Day – a community event designed to reach a diverse population of all ages with health information, screenings, fitness programs, song and dance.About the program
Launched in 2005, the Healthy in Philadelphia program seeks to translate nursing knowledge into community-based health initiatives. These programs are designed meet the specific needs of adults and children in West Philadelphia, laying the groundwork for healthy lifestyles while creating resources for health transitions, illness, end-of-life care, and healthcare disparities.
Our faculty and students frequently attend community health fairs and workshops throughout West Philadelphia, providing services such as blood pressure screenings and disseminating information on nutrition and diet, breast cancer awareness, and sexual health.
Additional Community Outreach Programs
Healthcare Career Outreach
Faculty-led programs that introduce high school students to careers in healthcare.
Obesity Prevention Programs
A student and faculty effort at the Sayre School in West Philadelphia that includes ‘Dance for Health’ an innovative program that uses dance as a form of exercise to tackle obesity, ward off diabetes, and encourage healthy activity in children.
United Community Clinic
A free health clinic serving those in the West Philadelphia community.