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Pop-Up Resource Fair 7-23-22 Thank you for coming out to our Pop-Up Resource Fair on July 23rd! We're thankful we're able to help neighbors in need with the help of The R.E.I.D. Foundation! If you missed our event, be sure to keep checking our website, follow our...

Diabetes   Welcome to the CAS Newsroom.  My name is Itia Pryor and I’m the Director of Nursing at CAS Resources. Now, let’s talk …….. Diabetes! Although it’s not American Diabetes Month, it’s a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans year round so it should...

Monkeypox Info/Updates   July 28, 2022 Update Due to a lack of vaccines received, the number of monkeypox vaccine appointments is EXTREMELY LIMITED at this time. While the eligibility criteria listed below is still in effect, vaccine doses are prioritized for...

Home Care vs Nursing Homes   Generally, people know more about nursing homes than they do home care and home health care. Often, nursing homes are seen in a negative context and even home care can be as well. These topics come up around the difficult conversation...

Home Care vs Home Health Care   All too often, the terms/phrases “home care” and “home health care” become synonymous or interchangeable, especially because they sound so similar. While both terms have similarities, there is a distinct difference between the two....

Pop-Up Food Giveaway Thank you to everyone who came out! With the help of The R.E.I.D. Foundation (a local nonprofit food pantry), CAS Resources hosted an onsite pop-up food giveaway today, June 10th, that was free to the public. We were looking to address the...

Skin Cancer - Melanoma Dear reader, We’ve all heard the phrase “sharing is caring” and “knowledge is power”. With this in mind, I share the following story. Last year I read an article written by a woman giving thanks to another woman she only met once, in a nail...

Appliance Recycling PECO customers can save money and reduce their energy usage with the Appliance Recycling program. We will pick up your old fridge or freezer for FREE and you get $75! You can also receive a $10 rebate for an old, working room AC unit if picked up...

​Heart Age Is Your Heart Older Than You? Overview Most U.S. adults have a heart age greater than their actual age, placing them at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Watch the short video above to learn why your heart age is important and what you can...

Black History Month 2022 Theme    *Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The Black History Month 2022 theme, “Black Health and Wellness,” explores "the legacy of not only Black scholars...

Space Heater Safety    Over time, space heaters have become more affordable, compact, and available at local retailers. Many families utilize space heaters to make for or improve the quality of heat in their homes. However, according to the administrator of the...

Biden will make 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free KEY POINTS The Biden administration will make 400 million highly protective N95 masks available to Americans for free. People can pick up the masks at thousands of pharmacies and community health...

Water Assistance Program/LIHWAP Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue...

PHLConnectED will connect eligible pre-K–12 student households with access to free, reliable internet service through summer 2022. Participants will not pay any out-of-pocket expenses or installation fees. The program will also provide digital skills training and...

It’s almost time to bid farewell to 2021! After a pause in parties, Philly’s going big for 2022, welcoming back classic events and introducing some brand-new ones into the mix. The big news: The city’s uber-popular Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the...

Must-See Holiday Attractions in Greater Philadelphia for 2021   2021 promises heaps of holiday things to do in Philadelphia and the Countryside. Every must-do holiday list includes a visit to Macy’s for the iconic Christmas Light Show, a seat at the Philadelphia...

National Handwashing Awareness Week Comes to a Close   Today marks the last day of National Handwashing Awareness Week which takes place yearly during the first week of December from the 1st to the 7th. More than ever, handwashing has become one of the most basic...

A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021 DECEMBER 02, 2021•PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS Thirty-one years ago, the bipartisan passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enshrined our commitment to building a better Nation for all of us. ...

​Alzheimer's Snapshot November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month - a time to heighten awareness and show support for the millions of Americans living with it. What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term...

Prediabetes Snapshot   Could You Have Prediabetes?   Quick Facts   Diabetes 34.2 million people have diabetes That’s about 1 in every 10 people 1 in 5 don’t know they have diabetes   Prediabetes 88 million adults – more than 1 in 3  – have prediabetes More than 8...

Weekly Food Giveaway - Free to the Community from The Reid Foundation   Hungry? Worried? In Need?   Committed to the Community Are you unable to or just tired of constant yet costly trips to the grocery store? CAS Resources partners with the Reid Foundation...

November Health Goals What are you striving for? General Wellness Our everyday health is super important and allows us to complete daily tasks. When you're sick, simply feeling sluggish, or dealing with a sore neck; you can't function as productively as you normally...

The Application Process is now Open! Mark your Calendar: October 6th through November 21st School Selection 2022-2023 It is the only chance for students in Pre-K - 11th Grade to apply to a school of their choice for the 2022-2023 school year Apply by Sunday, November...

​Heating Assistance / LIHEAP The 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now open.  About the Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant....

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is committed to making COVID-19 vaccine accessible to everyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Philadelphia. This includes people who may have difficulty getting to a mass vaccination site, pharmacy, or other...

Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed...

Liver Cancer Is Preventable: Find Out How During October’s Liver Cancer Awareness Month Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 by DCPC Demetrius M. Parker The percentage of Americans who get liver cancer has been rising for several decades. We know this, thanks to CDC’s...