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Department of Public Health

What we do

The mission of the Department of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of all Philadelphians and to provide a safety net for people who are disproportionately impacted by societal factors that limit their access to healthcare and other resources necessary for optimal health.

Our department:

  • Provides high-quality medical care at City health centers.
  • Prevents the spread of illness and infectious disease.
  • Protects against environmental hazards.
  • Encourages healthy behaviors to prevent chronic disease.
  • Plans and responds to health emergencies.
  • Ensures the quality and accessibility of health services.
  • Sets health policy.
  • Collects, analyzes, and reports on a variety of public health data.

Two boards provide us with guidance on policy and regulatory issues: the Board of Health and the Air Pollution Control Board. Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews research studies that involve human subjects.

The Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) determines the cause and manner of death for sudden, unexpected, and unnatural deaths in Philadelphia.

 

The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, sex, age, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its programs and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Please visit Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy to learn more, including guidance of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Address
1101 Market St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Programs

Events

  • Jul
    24
    Healthy Start Doula Program
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Healthy Start Doula Program

    July 24, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours

    An 8-week virtual group education series on pregnancy and parenting for those caring for children up to 18 months.

    Zip codes served: 19104, 19131, 19139, 19142, 19143, 19145, 19146, 19151, 19153.

    Health education topics discussed include:

    • Health & nutrition for pregnancy
    • Childbirth education
    • Lactation and infant feeding
    • Perinatal mental health
    • Early warning signs of post-partum complications
    • Safe sleep education
    • Parenting & child development
    • Fatherhood & partners

    Participants will receive a $15 gift card after completing 4 classes.

    Register here: https://bit.ly/PDPHHealthyStart

  • Jul
    24
    Healthy Start Doula Program
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Healthy Start Doula Program

    July 24, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours

    An 8-week virtual group education series on pregnancy and parenting for those caring for children up to 18 months.

    Zip codes served: 19104, 19131, 19139, 19142, 19143, 19145, 19146, 19151, 19153.

    Health education topics discussed include:

    • Health & nutrition for pregnancy
    • Childbirth education
    • Lactation and infant feeding
    • Perinatal mental health
    • Early warning signs of post-partum complications
    • Safe sleep education
    • Parenting & child development
    • Fatherhood & partners

    Participants will receive a $15 gift card after completing 4 classes.

    Register here: https://bit.ly/PDPHHealthyStart

  • Jul
    28
    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Free Produce Distribution
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Free Produce Distribution

    July 28, 2025
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    Stop by the Mt. Enon Resource Hub every Monday for: 
    • Free produce (various fruits and vegetables) - Bring your own bag.
    • Free COVID-19 test kits
    • Free masks (surgical and respirator available)
    • Free At-Home HIV Test Kits 
    • Free Narcan and Test Strips for Fentanyl and Xylazine
    Hub Entrance is on Cantrell St.  Look for the City of Philadelphia banner!

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