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Department of Public Health
Services
Check air quality data
Get vaccinated
Get your child tested for lead
Learn how to get and use naloxone (Narcan®)
Report a health or safety concern
Look up a food safety inspection report
See all Services
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 the most vulnerable.
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.
Connect
Address
1101 Market St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia
,
PA
19107
Phone
Phone:
(215) 686-5200
Social
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Youtube channel
Announcements
Announcement
April 15, 2026
Announcement
Previously, the Health Department advertised a public hearing for “Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Parking Garage Air Pollution Source Source Permit (AMS IP25-000238),” scheduled on April 30, 2026, between 6:00PM and 8:00 PM.
In light of recent events, this hearing has been postponed indefinitely.
Announced on:
April 15, 2026
Department of Public Health
Programs
Air Management Services
Protecting Philadelphia’s air quality by monitoring air pollutants and enforcing regulations.
COVID-19
Providing services, support, and guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Philadelphia.
Environmental Health Services
Providing a safe and healthy environment for all Philadelphians.
Lead and Healthy Homes Program
Ensuring Philadelphians have safe and healthy homes, free from lead and other hazards.
STD Control Program
Working to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Philadelphia, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.
Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction
Leading the City's efforts to reduce deaths from drug overdose and improve access to help.
See all Programs
Posts
Post
April 10, 2026
Post
March 24, 2025
Post
March 6, 2026
See all posts
Events
Apr
23
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
April 23, 2026
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
Apr
23
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
April 23, 2026
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
Apr
28
Event
Free STI testing at West Philadelphia Resource Hub
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
Event
Free STI testing at West Philadelphia Resource Hub
April 28, 2026
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
,
5 hours
ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
map
See all events
Press Releases
Español
Press Release
February 22, 2026
Press Release
February 18, 2026
Press Release
February 15, 2026
Press Release
February 13, 2026
See all Press releases
Top
Birth, marriage & life events
Business & self-employment
Cars, parking & transportation
Crime, law & justice
Culture & recreation
Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration
Education & learning
Ethics & transparency
Mental & physical health
Payments, assistance & taxes
Permits, violations & licenses
Property, lots & housing
Safety & emergency preparedness
Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Trash, recycling & city upkeep
Trees, parks & the environment
Water, gas & utilities
Working & jobs
Zoning, planning & development
Service directory
Skip to main content
Translate
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Home
Department of Public Health
Services
Check air quality data
Get vaccinated
Get your child tested for lead
Learn how to get and use naloxone (Narcan®)
Report a health or safety concern
Look up a food safety inspection report
See all Services
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 the most vulnerable.
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.
Connect
Address
1101 Market St.
13th Floor
Philadelphia
,
PA
19107
Phone
Phone:
(215) 686-5200
Social
Youtube channel
Announcements
Announcement
April 15, 2026
Announcement
Previously, the Health Department advertised a public hearing for “Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Parking Garage Air Pollution Source Source Permit (AMS IP25-000238),” scheduled on April 30, 2026, between 6:00PM and 8:00 PM.
In light of recent events, this hearing has been postponed indefinitely.
Announced on:
April 15, 2026
Department of Public Health
Programs
Air Management Services
Protecting Philadelphia’s air quality by monitoring air pollutants and enforcing regulations.
COVID-19
Providing services, support, and guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Philadelphia.
Environmental Health Services
Providing a safe and healthy environment for all Philadelphians.
Lead and Healthy Homes Program
Ensuring Philadelphians have safe and healthy homes, free from lead and other hazards.
STD Control Program
Working to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Philadelphia, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.
Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction
Leading the City's efforts to reduce deaths from drug overdose and improve access to help.
See all Programs
Posts
Post
April 10, 2026
Post
March 24, 2025
Post
March 6, 2026
See all posts
Events
Apr
23
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
April 23, 2026
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
Apr
23
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Event
Healthy Start Doula Program
April 23, 2026
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
Apr
28
Event
Free STI testing at West Philadelphia Resource Hub
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
Event
Free STI testing at West Philadelphia Resource Hub
April 28, 2026
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
,
5 hours
ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
map
See all events
Press Releases
Español
Press Release
February 22, 2026
Press Release
February 18, 2026
Press Release
February 15, 2026
Press Release
February 13, 2026
See all Press releases
Top
Birth, marriage & life events
Business & self-employment
Cars, parking & transportation
Crime, law & justice
Culture & recreation
Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration
Education & learning
Ethics & transparency
Mental & physical health
Payments, assistance & taxes
Permits, violations & licenses
Property, lots & housing
Safety & emergency preparedness
Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Trash, recycling & city upkeep
Trees, parks & the environment
Water, gas & utilities
Working & jobs
Zoning, planning & development
Service directory