Philadelphia county, PA
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]
Philadelphia County is one of the 67 counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the most populous county in the state and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind only New York County (Manhattan). The county is the smallest in area in the state, encompassing only 143 square miles. The county seat and largest city is Philadelphia, the sixth-most populous city in the U.S.
Healthcare in Philadelphia County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Philadelphia County is a major sector, with numerous hospitals and medical institutions serving the residents. The county is home to some of the most prestigious and well-known healthcare facilities in the country.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is the flagship hospital of Penn Medicine and is located in the University City section of West Philadelphia. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the largest and oldest children's hospitals in the world. CHOP has been ranked as the best children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and Parents Magazine multiple times.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is a 908-bed academic medical center located in Center City Philadelphia. The hospital was ranked #16 on U.S. News & World Report's 2019-2020 'Best Hospitals Honor Roll'.
Temple University Hospital: Temple University Hospital (TUH) is one of the region's most respected academic medical centers. The 732-bed Philadelphia hospital is also the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
Health Systems[edit | edit source]
University of Pennsylvania Health System: The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) is a major multi-hospital health system headquartered in Philadelphia. UPHS, along with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, comprise Penn Medicine, a clinical and research entity of the University of Pennsylvania.
Jefferson Health: Jefferson Health, also known as Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, is a multi-state non-profit health system whose flagship hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, is located in Center City, Philadelphia.
Temple Health: Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
Public Health[edit | edit source]
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is the agency responsible for protecting and promoting the health of Philadelphia's residents. The PDPH provides many services, including disease control, environmental health, and health promotion and education.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Philadelphia County is a vital part of the community, providing essential services to residents and contributing significantly to the local economy. With a range of world-class hospitals and health systems, Philadelphia County is at the forefront of medical innovation and patient care.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Philadelphia county, PA
Philadelphia county, PA - Specialists
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