Philadelphia Department Of Public Health | Audacy

Philly health officials confirm more than 1,300 overdose deaths in 2023 Though the number dropped slightly from the previous year, it’s still the city’s 2nd highest number of overdose deaths in a single year

April 30, 2025
Second measles case reported in Philadelphia, again from an overseas traveler Health officials say the individual may have exposed others while seeking treatment

April 11, 2025
Community paint day at St. Christopher’s Hospital brings together muralists of all ages for suicide prevention mural

February 23, 2025
Philadelphia region hit hard by flu, as hospitalizations reach 15-year peak

February 20, 2025
Philadelphia’s first case of bird flu detected in sick snow goose, health officials say

January 23, 2025
New report examines Philadelphia data over 6 years to identify trends in unexpected health outcomes of childbirth

January 20, 2025
Philadelphia firefighters spend more than 12 hours battling Christmas Eve warehouse fire The Health Department is monitoring the area for potential threats to air quality

December 25, 2024
Parker elevates veteran of three decades to lead Philadelphia Department of Public Health

December 10, 2024
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker names 2 new department heads, leaves several higher-level jobs unfilled After firing the head of the mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs last week, she has one more vacancy to fill

November 25, 2024
Philadelphians' health improved in 2023, but large ethnic and racial disparities remain

October 2, 2024