Mission Statement

The mission of the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services is to protect the health of the citizens of Dallas County through disease prevention and intervention, and through promotions of a healthy community and environment. This is done through assessment, community input education, disease monitoring, regulation, and health services that help control the spread of disease. Resources, both human and financial, are directed toward areas where improvement in public health services is needed. The Department will make every effort to ensure the people of Dallas County receive information and services needed to maintain and improve their health and provide good stewardship of public resources.

Our mission is to protect the health of the general public through disease prevention and health promotion. Information is provided about the various public health and human services that are available to Dallas County residents, specific information on program-based services, and most current statistical data on reportable conditions. Links to related sites are also provided. Each program area has its own web page, detailing the services offered.

If you are a physician or hospital and would like to report a communicable disease or a public health emergency, please call 214-819-2004.

If you have general questions or for more information about the Health and Human Services department, email to the Director, .

Thank you for your interest in public health in Dallas County.

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008