Philadelphia renames Germantown health center after advocate
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- One of the city's health centers was renamed Wednesday in honor of a public health advocate.
Health Center No. 9, which is located on Chelten Avenue in Germantown, has been named for Mattie L. Humphrey. A ceremony was held and a plaque bearing Humphrey's name was unveiled.
Humphrey was instrumental in the existence of the community advisory boards for public health centers.
She was selected as a result of her accomplishments, including her ability to understand the healthcare needs of underserved communities.