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Local health departments
Public health issues throughout the Philadelphia region are handled mainly at the county level, with backup as needed from state and federal agencies.
Pennsylvania counties
Bucks County Health & Human Services DepartmentChester County Health Department
Delaware County Department of Intercommmunity Health Coordination
Refers elsewhere for services.
Montgomery County Health Department
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
New Jersey counties
Burlington County Health DepartmentCamden County Department of Health & Human Services
Gloucester County Department of Health & Senior Services
States
Pennsylvania Department of HealthNew Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
Delaware Department of Health & Social Services
Federal
Some health issues fall under the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. But most are covered by agencies, including the following, that are part of the Department of Health & Human Services.Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Food & Drug Administration
Medicare
International
World Health OrganizationPhiladelphia Inquirer Health & Science home page
