Philadelphia Board of Public Health Public Meeting

The Board of Health approves and promotes the health regulations of the Department of Public Health. These regulations establish standards to control public health hazards and protect the health of Philadelphians.

Board members review advances in public health so regulations reflect best practices.

The board includes the Health Commissioner, who serves as President, and seven mayoral appointees. Three of the members must be physicians, one of whom must have a Doctor or Master of Public Health degree. Another must be a dentist with a Doctor or Master of Public Health degree.

Find agendas and meeting minutes here: https://www.phila.gov/departments/board-of-health/regulations-and-meeting-minutes/