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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.

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

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1101 Market St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Announcements

Order Free COVID-19 Tests!

The federal government is once again giving away free COVID tests!

Every household in the U.S. is eligible to receive four COVID tests delivered directly to your home – for FREE!

The program is starting on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Please visit https://www.covid.gov/tests for more information and to place your order.

Events

  • Sep
    25
    Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Whitman Plaza, 330 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)

    September 25, 2023
    10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 hours
    Whitman Plaza, 330 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    • Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
    • No Insurance or ID required
    • Each person eligible to receive two at-home testing kit
    • PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test, isolation/quarantine guidance, and answer questions
  • Sep
    26
    Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Whitman Plaza, 330 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)

    September 26, 2023
    10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 hours
    Whitman Plaza, 330 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    • Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
    • No Insurance or ID required
    • Each person eligible to receive two at-home testing kit
    • PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test, isolation/quarantine guidance, and answer questions
  • Sep
    27
    Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
    8:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Health Center 6 Annex, 301 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

    Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

    September 27, 2023
    8:00 am to 1:00 pm, 5 hours
    Health Center 6 Annex, 301 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
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    Open to all Philadelphia residents age 5 and older. 

    To schedule an appointment, call (215) 685-2933.


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