Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive public health institutes, dedicated to creating and sustaining healthier communities since its founding in 1972. Operating across the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond, PHMC addresses complex public health challenges through partnerships with government, foundations, businesses, and community-based organizations. The organization delivers services spanning health promotion, housing, education, child and family services, workforce development, and justice-related programs.
To create and sustain healthier communities through partnerships with government, foundations, businesses and community-based organizations.
Founded in 1972 as the Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, PHMC has evolved into a comprehensive public health institute serving the Greater Philadelphia region. The organization is guided by core values of integrity, impact, accountability, inclusion and collaboration, and credibility. PHMC's diverse workforce reflects its commitment to equity: 70% of employees, 40% of senior staff, and 67% of board members are BIPOC.
PHMC's leadership includes a Board of Directors comprising distinguished professionals from healthcare, legal, business, and public service sectors. The executive leadership team is headed by President & Chief Executive Officer Michael Pearson, supported by chief officers overseeing people and inclusion, finance, communications, administration, and information technology. Senior staff manage specialized divisions including child development, health services, mental health, research and evaluation, and community health initiatives.
PHMC operates diverse programs across health, health promotion, housing, justice-related services, education, child and family services, and workforce and community development. The organization also leads capacity building, regional impact initiatives, policy advancement and advocacy, community engagement, partnerships, and research and data efforts.
PHMC regularly publishes news and articles highlighting organizational initiatives and community impact. Recent activities include Pride Month celebrations, documentary screenings on youth advocacy and gun violence, podcast launches, mental health awareness events, and recognition of achievements such as tobacco prevention awards and tree planting initiatives.
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