Honoring and recognizing Mercy-Douglass Hospital as the first Black hospital in Philadelphia and commemorating the enduring legacy of its founder, Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell and his commitment to advancing health equity and medical excellence.

260093 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Anthony Phillips, Cindy Bass, Curtis Jones Jr., Isaiah Thomas, Jamie Gauthier, Jeffery Young Jr., Jim Harrity, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Kendra Brooks, Kenyatta Johnson, Mark Squilla, Mike Driscoll, Nicolas O'Rourke, Nina Ahmad, Quetcy Lozada, Rue Landau

Timeline

• Feb 5, 2026: Adopted (City Council)
• Feb 5, 2026: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar (City Council)