Celebrating Philly’s Public Health Heroes

Local health officials are hard at work every day to keep Philadelphians safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Nominate one for Integrity Icon today. By Sara Hoenes. It was in the early days of the coronavirus that many Philadelphians first heard the name that has now become the go-to for news, advice and information about the deadly virus: Philadelphia Public Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley, Farley, former New York City Health Commissioner, has been in his post for four years, during whic [...]

Celebrating Philly’s Public Health Heroes2020-07-16T10:33:56+00:00

Who’s Your Philly Hero?

Philly has some serious challenges. Let’s celebrate those public servants rising to meet them. By Blair Glencorse & Sara Hoenes t’s tough in Philadelphia right now. Covid-19 is spreading, with well over 20,000 cases in the city and with effects that are exacerbating existing inequalities: Racial injustices continue while free speech in response seems to be under threat, and even professional sports remains on hold. Meanwhile, President Trump’s re-election campaign and the Republican Party ar [...]

Who’s Your Philly Hero?2020-07-09T12:36:12+00:00

Four lessons the COVID-19 crisis can teach us about data-driven storytelling

COVID-19 has shown that it's possible to communicate urgent health and hygiene information in ways that prompt people to take action. The success of the iconic "Flatten the Curve” chart illustrates the power of data-driven storytelling. We can use this approach to drive social change in other areas, but we must do so safely, responsibly and ethically. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed deep structural problems that go far beyond conventional ideas of public health, not least the impacts of per [...]

Four lessons the COVID-19 crisis can teach us about data-driven storytelling2020-07-08T14:23:32+00:00
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