by Cari Bender | Jan 7, 2023 | Prevention Point
The New York Times’ Jan Hoffman and photojournalist Hilary Swift spent time with Prevention Point Philadelphia and on the streets of Kensington to learn in-depth about Xylazine (also known as “Tranq”), the animal tranquilizer infiltrating the drug...
by Cari Bender | Oct 5, 2022 | Prevention Point
WHYY’s Cory Sharber reports that Prevention Point Philadelphia collected more used syringes than clean ones distributed in the past 12 months, highlighting the increasing drug consumption following the pandemic. PPP announced year-end numbers. Read the full...
by Cari Bender | Dec 8, 2021 | Prevention Point
NBC Now’s Zinhle Essamuah highlighted the work of harm reduction organization Prevention Point Philadelphia and their work to prevent overdoses. Featured in the story was Prevention Point overdose prevention expert Mary Craighead, talking about fentanyl test...
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.