Department of Health


Strives to... 
     Promote Healthy Lifestyles...  
      Prevent Injury and Disease...  
      Assure the Safe Delivery of Quality Health Care...
  For all commonwealth citizens



Welcome From the Secretary of Health

For more than 100 years, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has been working to improve and protect the health of the citizens of this great commonwealth. 

Pennsylvania has a rich tradition in the nation's development of medicine and public health. Read more...







State Initiatives


PA 2010-2011 Executive Budget Image (Select for more information)

Provides a complete overview of Governor Edward G. Rendell's 2010-11 budget including the executive summary, the Governor's budget address and program fact sheets.

2007-2008 Governor's Report on State Performance Image (Select for more information)

Provides an outline the state's work in areas of education, economic and community development, health and human services, the environment, public safety and consumer protection.

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Provides information about economic recovery, including how money will be used to help Pennsylvania's residents and businesses continue their operations. 


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Provides various information such as help for the uninsured, how to feed your family during times of economic hardship, job training and placement as well as where to go for help with your utility bills.



Agency Initiatives

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Census 2010 (Select for more information)

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EPHT (Environmental Public Health Tracking) Image (Select for more information)

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