DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Donald F. Schwarz, MD, MPH
 Deputy Mayor, Health & Opportunity
 Health Commissioner


Commissioner's Testimony on City Council Resolution 090363: Response strategies to the public health risks posed by H1N1 (Swine) Flu


Commissioner's FY 2010 Budget Testimony


Commissioner's Grand Rounds: The first in an on-going series is January 2009 - "Public Health in Philadelphia: Economics, Health and Disparities."


2009 Health Center Service Area ReportThis report summarizes the major health indicators for the neighborhoods served by each of the City's eight community health centers.


Philadelphia Women's Death Review Team Report: The most recent report is entitled 2004 - 2006: Analysis of Deaths Among Philadelphia Women - Ages 15 through 60. 


Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). PDPH is seeking volunteers.  Licensed or retired medical health providers and licensed or paraprofessional behavioral health providers are encouraged to register.


Information about MRSA


For a detailed discussion of AIDS in Philadelphia, see the AIDS Surveillance Report.

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