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VietnameseThe Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a letter offering guidance on the definition of a Healthcare Worker, regarding COVID-19 vaccination program planning. The letter defines a Healthcare Worker as a person who delivers care or services to patients, as...
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DBHIDS COVID-19 Vaccination Update
On January 12, 2021, DBHIDS Commissioner Dr. Jill Bowen released an update regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Per the update, in order to maintain the most accurate and up-to-date information every step of the way, DBHIDS is aligning all actions concerning vaccinations...
Philadelphia DBHIDS HIPAA Breach Update
To read the latest update on the HIPAA breach, click here.
CBH Executive Staff Members Nominated For 2021 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards
CBH Chief Operating Officer Donna E.M. Bailey and Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris Tjoa have been nominated for the 2021 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards. The Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Awards honors Philadelphia’s most passionate social...
CBH Names Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington As New CEO
PHILADELPHIA – Community Behavioral Health (CBH), a division of the City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), has selected Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington to serve as chief executive officer. Washington will strive to expand...
Mayor Announces Resignation Of DBHIDS Commissioner David T. Jones
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Kenney today accepted the resignation of David T. Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). The Mayor has named DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner Jill Bowen as Acting Commissioner while a...
Philadelphia DBHIDS HIPAA Breach Update
View official DBHIDS update here. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (“DBHIDS”) is posting this notice to alert individuals that their personal health information may have been compromised as a result of a cybersecurity attack....
DBHIDS Heat Safety Policy, Resources, And Training
As the warm weather returns, DBHIDS has released an updated Heat Safety Policy (.docx) and a collection of flyers, resources, and checklists. The policy contains safety requirements for the following DBHIDS-funded programs: residential programs (including congregate...
HIPAA Breach Discovered At The Philadelphia DBHIDS
Updated August 14, 2020 View official DBHIDS update here. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (“DBHIDS”) is posting this notice to alert individuals that their personal health information may have been compromised as a result of a...
HHS Announces Relief Fund Distributions For Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid, And Chip Providers
View the full press release here. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing additional distributions from the Provider Relief Fund to eligible Medicaid and Children’s...
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