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.

06/12/2026
Stay cool, Philly! Here are ten ways to beat the heat!
06/12/2026

Stay cool, Philly! Here are ten ways to beat the heat!

Stay cool Philly: ten ways to beat the heat

A Heat Health Emergency is still in effect. The Heatline is accepting calls for all those in need of help related to tod...
06/12/2026

A Heat Health Emergency is still in effect.

The Heatline is accepting calls for all those in need of help related to today's excessive heat: 215-765-9040.

Learn more about what services are available: https://ow.ly/Vm7J50PmaUO

Stay alert! Get alerts! Get free heat and weather warnings from Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management directly to ...
06/11/2026

Stay alert! Get alerts! Get free heat and weather warnings from Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management directly to your phone or email.

Text READYPHILA to 888-777 to sign up.

06/11/2026

Dr. Raval-Nelson reminds us to stay safe during the Heat Health Emergency. Click the link in bio to learn more about the services that are available.

Due to extremely hot conditions, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a Heat Health Emergency. The He...
06/11/2026

Due to extremely hot conditions, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a Heat Health Emergency. The Heatline is accepting calls for those in need of help related to today's excessive heat: 215-765-9040.

Learn more here:

During very hot weather, the City will declare a Heat Health Emergency, which activates several City services to keep our residents safe.

06/11/2026

Heat Health Emergency declared for Thursday and Friday. The City will activate services like cooling centers, the Heatline, and more. Also, find ways to keep cool and hydrated at Hospitality Hubs in Center City and FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill: http://bit.ly/3QgZQr7

06/11/2026
Due to extremely hot conditions, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a Heat Health Emergency beginni...
06/11/2026

Due to extremely hot conditions, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a Heat Health Emergency beginning today, June 11 at 11:00 a.m., and ending Friday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Please check on neighbors and loved ones, especially the elderly. Learn more about the services that will be available: https://ow.ly/Vm7J50PmaUO

The Resource Hubs will be relocating to Neighborhood Community Action Centers (NCACs) on June 17! Stop by one of the cur...
06/11/2026

The Resource Hubs will be relocating to Neighborhood Community Action Centers (NCACs) on June 17! Stop by one of the current Hubs today.

For more information:

Philadelphia Health Department expands Resource Hubs citywide through Neighborhood Community Action Centers.

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1101 Market Street, 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19107

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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