by Cari Bender | Jul 14, 2021 | Prevention Point
New York Times writers Josh Katz and Margot Sanger-Katz quoted Prevention Point Philadelphia’s Executive Director, José Benitez, in an important article about the rise in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Benitez is a respected harm reduction expert....
by Cari Bender | Dec 25, 2020 | Prevention Point
Step Up to the Plate and Prevention Point Philadelphia worked with caterer Catering By Design to provide hot meals and a festive environment for individuals experiencing housing or food insecurity during the pandemic. The Philadelphia Inquirer covered it in print and...
by Cari Bender | Aug 19, 2020 | Prevention Point
Prevention Point Philadelphia’s Syringe Services are highlighted in an important piece in TIME Magazine by Sanya Mansoor discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the opioid epidemic in the United States.
by Cari Bender | May 28, 2018 | Prevention Point
Wracked by Opioid Crisis, Philadelphia Braces for Tent-Camp Closures Philadelphia plans to begin closing two encampments on Wednesday and is trying to move homeless drug addicts into shelters and treatment before police move in. Wall Street Journal reporter Jon Kamp...
by Cari Bender | Dec 19, 2017 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
A mural on the B Street bridge in Kensington by Mural Arts Philadelphia. Photo by Steve Weinik for Mural Arts.Mural Arts Philadelphia is immersed in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia tackling issues around addiction through a storefront model using art to...
NBC National News Features Sublocade Program at Prevention Point PhiladelphiaMay 9, 2023Prevention Point Philadelphia staff have encouraged their participants with opioid use disorder to receive once-a-month injections called Sublocade. The treatments are having a profound effect on many lives, including Kali, featured in this beautiful story from NBC News. […]
Drag Queen Stella D’Oro featured in Philadelphia InquirerFebruary 1, 2023AIDS Fund's GayBINGO with drag queen Stella D'Oro highlighted in the Philadelphia Inquirer […]
New York Times Sunday Front Page highlights Xylazine and Prevention Point PhiladelphiaJanuary 7, 2023The New York Times spent time with Prevention Point Philadelphia to learn all about a veterinary tranquilizer called xylazine infiltrating the street drug supply. […]