A former employee of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is calling for the resignation and revocation of the medical license of PDPH’s current director, Dr. Kathleen Brady. Ernest Owens, an award-winning journalist and CBS Philly News contributor, shared the news on his Instagram account, revealing that Ervin Malik Simmons, a former Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator within the Division of HIV Health (DHH) at PDPH, sent a department-wide open letter detailing an alleged toxic workplace environment riddled with drug trafficking and various forms of abuse that culminated in what he said was his wrongful termination when he raised concerns.
In the six-page letter, Simmons says he was employed from May 2026 until October 1, 2026, when he was terminated in what he calls a retaliatory firing after he requested ADA accommodations. He says he experiences workplace harassment and personal turmoil from a romantic relationship with a colleague that bled into his professional life. Simmons says everything took place under Dr. Bradley’s leadership and that she failed to act in a way that he felt protected.
According to Simmons, the department has a reputation for a hostile work environment, which he says a colleague warned him about on his first day. He also says management is ill-equipped in their diversity training and efforts, which impacts how they handle employee issues and even how staff is able to do their jobs. Simmons says marketing campaigns...
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