Community Network Member:

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Founded in 1787, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest professional medical organization in the country.  Throughout its 200 year history, the College has provided a place for both medical professionals and the general public to learn about medicine as both a science and as an art. This historic spirit continues in our current mission: advancing the cause of health and upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine. Today, over 1,500 Fellows (elected members) continue to convene at the College and work towards better serving the public.

The College fulfills its mission through the following four goals:

• To enable individuals, families and communities to take greater responsibility for their health.
• To improve the health of the public through service to health professionals.
• To enhance appreciation of the heritage of medicine.
• To provide information for the development of health policy.

CPP's Top 3 Issues:

1. Healthcare disparities
2. Violence
3. Access to care

CPP's "Big Question" for the candidates:

How will you increase the public health of this city?

Programs/Initiatives/Services provided by the CPP for community:

www.PhillyHealthlnfo.org

Events

May 9th, 6:15 p.m.

Healthcare Disparities Program. The Mabel A. Purdy Lecture, "Quality and Equality in Health Care," Risa Lavizzo-Mourey MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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