Foundation For Health Equity

Big changes are coming to Medicaid! Starting January 1, 2027, some Medicaid recipients in PA will need to meet work requirements and will need to have their Medicaid eligibility checked every six months instead of every year.

Make sure your contact information is up to date so you receive important updates!
Repost@ Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. ***depreventionday

Calling 988 connects you to safe, secure, and confidential behavioral or mental health crisis services.

Call 988 if you or someone you know is:
depressed,
going through a hard time,
needs to talk, or
is thinking about su***de.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.

Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference. ***dePreventionMonth

Anyone can call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.

Healthy Aging Month serves as a reminder that aging doesn’t mean slowing down. It’s an opportunity to embrace this stage of life with vitality, making proactive choices today that lead to a healthier, happier tomorrow. 🍅🍚🏓🎨

🎶🍻 Music Bingo & Brews is back! Join us Thursday, Oct 29 from 6–8pm at Chestnut Hill Brewing Co.'s B**r Garden for a night of songs, bingo cards, and fun!
$20 suggested donation gets you 4 cards and a shot at great prizes — and every dollar goes toward fighting hunger in NW Philadelphia. All are welcome — see you there!

Donations can be made at the door or ahead of time-online here:
https://foundationforhealthequity.networkforgood.com/events/104748-music-bingo-brews-2026

DYK? There are more than 30 farmers’ markets and farm stands across Philadelphia! Farmers’ markets have been a part of Philly's food system since at least 1858 when Market Street was home to open-air produce markets.
Find a farmers' market near you: phila.gov/farmers-markets/. See less

Getting ready for the new school year? If your child is entering kindergarten, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 11th, or 12th grade—or joining as a new student—Pennsylvania requires a few important health exams and immunizations. Find out what they’ll need: https://bit.ly/4uf7394

Early detection of Alzheimer's can make a meaningful difference for those affected. If you notice any of the 10 warning signs in yourself or a loved one, contact your health care provider 💙

Mark your calendars! The statewide Women’s Health Preventive Care Tour will be at The Free Library of Philadelphia on August 26th!
These free information sessions are a chance to learn about no-cost preventive services available through most insurance plans and Medicaid, ask questions, and share your experiences navigating the health care system. Every voice helps strengthen care for every woman in Pennsylvania.

• August 26 – Philadelphia
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 10:00 AM

Learn more or register here: https://www.pa.gov/.../womens-health/benefit-info-sessions

Clean, inviting public spaces build stronger, healthier neighborhoods! 🌳🌼🍁
Apply for a mini grant for your community now!
The 2026 application window for Feet First Philly's Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program is open! The program funds improvements to Philadelphia’s pedestrian environment and public spaces, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500.
Learn more at FeetFirstPhilly.org.
*There will be an information session on 8/25 at 12pm. Applications close 10/3.