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Driver Thru Flu Shots

October 4, 2021 in Community

Drive-Thru Flu Shots Offered by Delaware County – Three Upcoming Dates & Locations

Convenient and safe drive-thru clinics to be held in Essington, Media, and Broomall

Delaware County Council and the Department of Intercommunity Health are announcing multiple free public flu shot clinics to be held in October. Flu shots will be available to all residents of Delaware County, 3 years of age and up. No insurance is required, and no appointments are necessary.

  • The first clinic will be held on Thursday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Tinicum Fire Company located at 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington, PA 19029.
  • The second clinic will be held Friday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Middletown Fire Company located at 425 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
  • The third clinic will be held Thursday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Broomall Fire Company located at 1 N. Malin Road, Broomall, PA 19008.

Only the Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza vaccine will be used – high dose vaccines for residents 65 years of age and older will not be available.

Residents must wear a mask/face covering to the flu clinic and are asked to wear short sleeves to ensure that shots can be administered easily. In the event of inclement weather, please be aware that the flu clinic may be canceled.

Learn more at https://delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/fluclinicsoct.html

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Faith and Blue

October 1, 2021 in CommunityPolice

Join Yeadon Police and Community for Faith & Blue Weekend Event Saturday, October 9

Community Walk from Houses of Worship to Longacre Circle on Saturday, October 9

Join your local law enforcement and members of your community for a weekend of resolution and reconciliation. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases.

This is a National Event being hosted by Yeadon Police in Unity with Yeadon Houses of Worship. Congregations will meet at their respective Houses of Worship at 11 am, then walk on sidewalks as a unified body to Longacre Circle (Longacre and Cypress) starting at 11:45 am to arrive there by 12 noon.

The street will be closed to traffic on Longacre between Fern and Church Lane for all of us to gather for prayer, remarks, and to show the Unity of the Yeadon Community and Police Department for all to see.

We will pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing to build connections, break down biases, and connect with one another with God’s blessing. Mark the date and come on out to be part of this blessed event because we are Yeadon Proud, and most of all we are doing things differently here in Yeadon, and it shows in the strength and unity of this community.

Yeadon Houses of Worship

Chapel Of the Good Shepherd
St. Louis Roman Catholic Church
St. Michaels Episcopal Church
Spirit and Truth Worship Center
Yeadon Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Graves Ministries Church
Evangelical Christian Churches of North America
Philadelphia Apostolic Church of God
Perfecting Life Center

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Power over Pain

October 1, 2021 in CommunitySenior Citizens

COSA Offers Online Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

County of Delaware Services for the Aging‘s (COSA) Health and Wellness Program is offering the nationally recognized evidence-based Chronic Pain Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University in a small group format using an on-line meeting format. The program is sponsored by COSA in collaboration with the PA Department of Aging and it is available at no cost to Delaware County residents age 60 and over. Those who sign up for the program will receive program materials sent directly to their home which include the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Book and Moving Easy CD.

Those registering for the program are committing to:

  • Fill out a short registration survey with me over the phone.
  • Receive program materials delivered directly to your home.
  • Attend 6 group on-line sessions once a week for six weeks.
  • Complete a short last session and 4-week follow-up survey either over the phone or by mail.

he program will be held on Thursdays, beginning October 10th through November 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and will run once a week for 6 weeks. To register e-mail williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or leave a message with your phone number at 610-499-1937 and you will be contacted to register over the phone.

Please note space is limited for this program and you must register soon in order to receive your program materials before the beginning of the first session.

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September 28, 2021 in COVID-19 News

Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Beginning Sept. 28

Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force will offer the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 booster to eligible individuals beginning on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

People who received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago and meet at least one of the below criteria are eligible to receive the booster:

  • Are age 65 or older
  • Live in a long-term care facility
  • Are age 18 or older and have an underlying medical condition that puts them at higher risk including but are not limited to:
    • Cancer
    • Cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke)
    • Obesity
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2
    • Heart condition (such as heart failure, coronary arteries disease, or cardiomyopathies)
    • Chronic kidney disease
    • Pregnancy or recent pregnancy
    • Current or former smoker
  • Are age 18 or older and work or live in a location that puts them at high risk of exposure to COVID-19 including:
    • Essential workers, such as healthcare workers, teachers, day-care staff, and first responders
    • Caregivers of an immunocompromised individual
    • Individuals who live in a congregate living setting, such as a homeless shelter, prison, or assisted living facility

The amended FDA authorization and updated CDC recommendation apply only to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC’s recommendation can be found here.

Individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and have a medical condition associated with immunosuppression are eligible to receive a third booster dose of Moderna.

A third dose of Moderna will be offered at least 28 days after the second dose to those who meet the following criteria:

  • People who receive active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • People who had an organ transplant and are taking medication to suppress the immune system
  • People who have had a stem cell transplant in the past two years
  • People who have been diagnosed with a condition such as DiGeorge Syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrom which compromises the immune system
  • People diagnosed with HIV and have a high viral load or low CD4 count or who are not currently taking medication to Rx HIV
  • People who are taking high dose steroids or other medications that may cause severe suppression of the immune system

It is recommended that you consult with your medical provider if you are unsure if you fit into any of these categories. The County is offering a third dose of Moderna to severely immunocompromised people.

Information on where and when to receive a first, second, and third/booster vaccine can be found here.

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Trash Collection Reminders

September 28, 2021 in CommunityServices

Please Hold Bulk Trash Until Further Notice

Important Trash Collection Notice

There will be a two week shut down of the Marple plant/dump site, which means the Chester and Covanta plants will be the only ones in service. When Chester reaches their daily limit of tonnage, the collection stops. Covanta services both Delaware County and out of state trucks. As a result of these procedures, there will be much longer wait times and delays in service. Based on this situation, the trash hauler is requesting that residents hold their bulk items until this matter is resolved.

As you may be aware, Delaware County will be holding a public hearing on solid waste management at 6:00 p.m. on September 30 in the County Council Public Meeting Room, located in the Government Center (201 W. Front St., Media, PA).

The meeting is being held for Council to review the existing structure of solid waste management and hear questions and concerns from the community regarding the management of solid waste in the county.

A range of panelists have been invited to present including The Delaware County Sustainability Commission, The Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Covanta, the Energy Justice Network, and Marco J. Castaldo; Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering Program at The Grove School of Engineering. The panelists will present information and answer questions from the public.

Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch virtually. Public comment will be accepted in person during the meeting and by email before and during the meeting. Emailed comments will be reviewed by Council and will not be read during the meeting. Emails can be sent immediately to:sustaindelco@co.delaware.pa.us
The meeting will be streamed live on DelcoPA.gov and on YouTube

There will also be additional opportunities for public engagement regarding the management of solid waste in the county in the future.

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Sisters R Us

September 27, 2021 in Community

Collection for Breast Cancer Survivors Group at Yeadon Public Library

Yeadon Public Library and Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors
have teamed up again to make Sock Packs for breast cancer survivors.

We’re collecting items to include inside on Thursday, October 28 at the Yeadon Public Library, 2:00 – 5:00 PM.

Items can be dropped off at the Yeadon Public Library, Monday – Friday 11 AM to 5 PM.

Sock Packs include:

  • Ankle Socks/Fuzzy Footies (NEW)
  • Plain Lip Balm
  • Personal size tissue packs
  • Ink pens
  • Mini notepads

For more information, call the library at 610-623-4090.

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Young Lives

September 22, 2021 in Community

Teen Mothers Invited to Join Delco Young Lives Group

Calling all teen moms!

Young Lives Delaware County invites young mothers to the group for fellowship, food, and fun. Volunteers are also needed. The group meets at 6:30 pm every third Monday of the month in Sharon Hill, and every third Thursday in Chester.

For more information on how to get involved contact Tonia Covington at 215-429-3961 or email delcoylvs@gmail.com.

younglivesdelawarevalley.younglife.org

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Public Waste Hearing

September 21, 2021 in GovernmentInfrastructureServices

County Solid Waste Hearing on September 30 to be Streamed Live

Delaware County will hold a public hearing on solid waste management at 6:00 p.m. on September 30 in the County Council Public Meeting Room, located in the Government Center (201 W. Front St., Media, PA).

The meeting is being held for Council to review the existing structure of solid waste management and hear questions and concerns from the community regarding the management of solid waste in the county.

A range of panelists have been invited to present including The Delaware County Sustainability Commission, The Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Covanta, the Energy Justice Network, and Marco J. Castaldo; Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering Program at The Grove School of Engineering. The panelists will present information and answer questions from the public.

Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch virtually. Public comment will be accepted in person during the meeting and by email before and during the meeting. Emailed comments will be reviewed by Council and will not be read during the meeting. Emails can be sent immediately to:sustaindelco@co.delaware.pa.us

The meeting will be streamed live on DelcoPA.dogv
and on YouTube

There will also be additional opportunities for public engagement regarding the management of solid waste in the county in the future.

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public safety meeting

September 21, 2021 in Government

Public Safety Committee Meeting Saturday, September 25

A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am.

The meeting is open to public participation via Zoom using the information below:

Public Safety Committee Meeting
September 25, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 836 0366 8655
Passcode: 151077

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