The history of NPHS, its mission statement, and other useful info.
List of services, info on physicians, plus comments by doctors, nurses, employees & patients.
List of services, info on physicians, plus comments by doctors, nurses, employees & patients.
Info on visiting hours, directions, transportation & parking, and important phone numbers.
Listing of all the health plans that each hospital accepts.
Information for healthcare professionals including: Physician referral, department overviews, and research & database links.
 
 
 
 
 

North Philadelphia Health System

North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) consists of two hospitals located in the heart of North Philadelphia. These hospitals provide services to one of the most under-served communities in Philadelphia. NPHS is not only a healthcare provider, but is a major employer and economic anchor in North Philadelphia.
St. Joseph's Hospital (SJH), located on 16th Street and Girard Avenue, is a 146 bed acute care hospital.

Girard Medical Center (GMC), located on 8th Street and Girard Avenue, is a 168 bed long-term acute care hospital.

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           St. Joseph's Hospital                                                                                             Girard Medical Center

NPHS Mission Statement
 NPHS provides cost effective, quality patient care services to the North Philadelphia community at St. Joseph's Hospital and specialty care at Girard Medical Center that reaches a broad regional community for the unique nature of the services offered.

Read about the history of NPHS