Pennsylvania Department of Health Mission and Resources
Summary
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has published a notice outlining its mission to promote healthy behaviors and assure quality healthcare. The notice also provides links to various public health resources, dashboards, and information for different stakeholder groups.
What changed
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a notice detailing its mission statement, which focuses on promoting healthy behaviors, preventing disease, and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare within the state. This notice serves as an informational piece, consolidating the department's goals and providing access points to a wide array of resources.
Regulated entities and healthcare professionals should familiarize themselves with the DOH's mission and utilize the provided links for relevant information. These resources cover areas such as public health advisories, data dashboards, vital records, medical marijuana program registration, immunization information, environmental health, and specific guidance for individuals, families, healthcare providers, facilities, and businesses regulated by the DOH. No immediate compliance actions are mandated by this notice, but it serves as a central point for accessing departmental information and services.
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Department of Health (DOH)
The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is to promote healthy behaviors, prevent injury and disease, and to assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all people in Pennsylvania. Our goal is to create a healthy Pennsylvania for all.
Public Health Information
- Immigration Enforcement Advisory for Health Care/Social Services Facilities
- View DOH Dashboards
- View DOH Newsletters
- Order a Birth or Death Certificate
- Register for the Medical Marijuana Program
- Get Immunization Information
- View Environmental Health Information
- Get Tips to Avoid Tick & Mosquito Bites
- Learn about Respiratory Viruses
- Get Information about Measles
- Become a Nurse Aide
- Find Maternal Health Information
- Learn how to Live Healthy
- Get School Health Information
- Learn about Diseases & Conditions
- Explore Programs & Topics
- View Health Statistics
- View Documents in the E-library
Information for:
- Individuals & Families Information and resources for adults, teens, and children.
- Healthcare Providers & Public Health Professionals Information and resources for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and first responders.
- Facilities & Licensing Information for in-patient and out-patient healthcare facilities.
- Business Registration & Regulation Information and resources for businesses and individuals that are registered and regulated by the Department of Health.
- Public Health Researchers Information and resources for public health researchers.
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- Vital Records Office
- Healthcare Facility
- Nursing Home
- State Health Center
- County & Municipal Health Department
- Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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