Philadelphia Department of Public Health

Philadelphia Department of Public Health Protecting the health of all Philadelphians and promoting an environment that allows us to lead healthy lives.

The history of public health in Philadelphia reaches back to the city's beginnings. William Penn's "greene countrie towne" was the first American city to provide free hospital care for its poorest residents at the Philadelphia Almshouse, built in 1732. Our city is home to the nation’s first medical school, children's hospital, and eye hospital. We are proud to support a broad network of community, hospital, academic and business partners throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. We work together to make Philadelphia a healthy place to live, work and play.

09/21/2026

This year's Dental Infection Awareness Month theme is "Safety Starts With Every Step." It’s about consistent habits: training, protocols, and open communication.

Level up your culture of safety: https://www.myads.org

09/18/2026

PDPH is notifying the public of a probable measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, September 11, 2026.

For more information regarding the exposure and to learn where you can get a vaccine, visit: https://ow.ly/S5EK50ZP9gB.

Hundreds of fungal infections exist, but only a few antifungals are available. As fungal diseases and drug resistance ri...
09/18/2026

Hundreds of fungal infections exist, but only a few antifungals are available. As fungal diseases and drug resistance rise, new treatments are critical. If your patient isn’t improving despite treatment, consider testing for fungus. https://bit.ly/3YUkbob

Clinicians: Fungal skin diseases can be confused with other skin conditions. Test to confirm the diagnosis and avoid pre...
09/17/2026

Clinicians: Fungal skin diseases can be confused with other skin conditions. Test to confirm the diagnosis and avoid prescribing concurrent use of antifungals and topical steroids. https://bit.ly/3FRrshr

Patients can be exposed to fungi that cause pneumonia through activities like gardening, hiking, traveling, or exploring...
09/17/2026

Patients can be exposed to fungi that cause pneumonia through activities like gardening, hiking, traveling, or exploring caves. When a patient has pneumonia, especially when antibiotics & antivirals aren’t effective, ask about recent travel and environmental exposures. https://bit.ly/3YUANfl

Inappropriate use of antifungals may contribute to the development of severe antimicrobial-resistant fungal infections. ...
09/16/2026

Inappropriate use of antifungals may contribute to the development of severe antimicrobial-resistant fungal infections. Healthcare providers: use diagnostic testing to inform treatment decisions & educate patients on appropriate antifungal use. https://bit.ly/3YUkbob

It's Fungal Disease Awareness Week. Learn more about and help raise awareness of fungal diseases and their impact on p...
09/16/2026

It's Fungal Disease Awareness Week. Learn more about and help raise awareness of fungal diseases and their impact on patients:

Join CDC each September for Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW). Think fungus to save lives.

Carrying naloxone and keeping it in your home means you’re equipped to save a neighbor, friend, roommate, or loved one i...
09/15/2026

Carrying naloxone and keeping it in your home means you’re equipped to save a neighbor, friend, roommate, or loved one if needed.

Here's how to get it for free at www.substanceusephilly.com/get-supplies.

September is ! Explore best practices and resources to reinforce infection prevention and patient safety across your ...
09/14/2026

September is ! Explore best practices and resources to reinforce infection prevention and patient safety across your Philadelphia practice. Start here: https://www.myads.org

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