Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH)
Dr. Eli N. Avila, MD, JD, MPH, FCLM
SECRETARY

The Department of Health has the duty and power to protect the health of the people. It has authority to enforce all statutes pertaining to public health for the prevention and suppression of disease and injury. The Department also works closely with local health agencies in cities, counties and municipalities.

The Department's mission is identified through its slogan, "....in pursuit of good health," and all of its activities are defined by its core functions: health needs assessment, resource development, assuring access to health care, promoting health and disease prevention, assuring quality, and providing leadership in the area of health planning and policy development.

More information about PA DOH can be found at www.health.state.pa.us