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Health Promotion Council (HPC) is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to promote health, prevent and manage chronic disease, especially among vulnerable populations through community-based outreach, education, and advocacy. HPC's unique programs advocating healthier lifestyles, together with its innovative work with underrepresented minority groups, have advanced the field of health promotion in Southeastern Pennsylvania and across the state. Established in 1981, HPC became an affiliate of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), formerly known as The Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, a leading public health institute in the region, in 1999.

Focus Areas

HPC has a diverse, multi-cultural, multi-lingual staff and fulfills its mission through programs in four major areas.

Chronic Disease Risk Reduction

HPC aims to decrease the onset of or complications with chronic diseases by promoting health and well-being through improved behaviors such as healthy eating, increased physical activity and decreased tobacco use and/or exposure.

Chronic Disease Prevention & Management

HPC provides programs that promote general education and awareness of specific chronic diseases while also providing programs that help people better manage their chronic diseases.

Community & Organizational Capacity Building

HPC works in collaborative environments with other community-based organizations, local governments, health care providers, and public health professionals to change systems and policies that will help shape healthier communities.

Professional Education & Consulting

With over 25 years of experience in delivering health information to diverse communities and organizations, HPC provides a diverse array of trainings and consultation services for both individuals and organizations.