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Mary Evelyn Torres Takes the Reigns as Executive Director of Action Wellness
Ms. Torres has more than 20 years of experience working in the HIV field at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. She most recently served as Advisor to the Director…
2023 LGBT Social Hour with Philadelphia Pyramid Club
What a great evening with some wonderful folks for our LGBTQ Happy Hour at Pyramid Club – Philadelphia. Thanks to Andrew Bogert, Matt Flynn, and the Pyramid Club for hosting…
New Action Wellness Office Underway!
Here’s a sneak peek at the construction underway at our new office in Kensington, where we will bring our 35 years of case management experience to the substance abuse crisis.
Looking Back on Action Wellness’s RE-LINK Program
Looking Back on Action Wellness’s RE-LINK Program Since its inception in 1986, ActionAIDS always looked out for the most vulnerable members of our community. After serving thousands of clients, we…
1026 Arch Street office moving to West Philadelphia
1026 Arch Street office moving to West Philadelphia After ten years of rewarding work, Action Wellness will be closing our office at 1026 Arch Street due to changes in the…
Action Wellness has expanded in West Philadelphia
Action Wellness is expanding to serve even more individuals with HIV, AIDS and other chronic illnesses. The organization is now offering primary care three days a week, and support services…
ActionAIDS has a new name!
ActionAIDS changes name to Action Wellness, reflecting an expanded mission and target population. HISTORY: In September of 1986, a group of 84 committed volunteers came together to form a…
Action Alert: Keep “340B Pharmacy Program” Funding for AIDS Service Organizations
ActionAIDS and other medical case management providers all across the country need your help! The Health Resources Service Administration is seeking comments on proposed guidelines for the 340B Pharmacy Program.…
On the Run for ActionAIDS (Part II)
Hello friends of ActionAIDS! AJ and Han are back with a (long-overdue) update of theirPhiladelphia Marathon training and fundraising progress. A lot has happened since our first post way back…
Health Care Disparities Update: Transgender People and HIV/AIDS
Editor’s Note: Last week the transgender Pride flag flew over Philadelphia City Hall – a first, which we hope will become an annual event. Following on that, Dr. Rachel Levine,…
ActionAIDS Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Editor’s Note: Thanks to the initiative of Deborah Groeber, one of our indefatigable Development Department team members (pictured below with Senator Tom Harkin), ActionAIDS was proud to have participated with…