dph

/diː piː eɪtʃ/
noun
  1. Short for 'Doctor of Public Health': an advanced degree in public health.
    • He is a DPH candidate researching disease prevention.
    • The DPH program focuses on health policy and epidemiology.
    • She earned her DPH from a top university.
  2. Short for 'Department of Public Health': a government agency responsible for health services and regulations.
    • The DPH issued new guidelines for flu vaccinations.
    • She works for the state DPH as a health inspector.
    • Our local DPH offers free health screenings.