Welcome to the Douglas County Health Department
Our responsibility is the health and safety of the residents of Douglas County, giving particular attention to those who cannot otherwise afford services. Our staff members are dedicated to educating and protecting the community by offering programs that promote environmental safety, healthy life choices, safe food, wellness for children, disease control and more.
Location and Hours
Our main office is at:
1111 South 41st Street
(East of 42nd Street on Pacific Street)
Omaha, NE 68105
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30pm
(402) 444-7471
Latest News
- London Calling – Communicable Diseases Too!
- Asthma is Point of Emphasis for Health Department
- Making Life Better through Living Well Workshops
- Douglas County Smoke-Free for Three Years
- A Healthier America is Public Health Week Focus
- Get Yourself Tested Month
- Free GYT screening locations for April
- More Health Department Employees Now Pest Certified
- Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available
- Heart Disease is Equal Opportunity Killer
- Health Department Tabbed for One of Six National Health Grants
- Douglas County Health Department Holiday Concern: Food Safety
- New Douglas County Health Website Unveiled
- DCHD Mirrors Revised American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Plan
- Flu Vaccination Urged for Everyone Over Six Months
- Douglas County Introduces High School Citizens Health Advisory Council
- Bat Watch Underway in Douglas County
- We Have Moved to 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105
- Keep Cool with Douglas County Health Department Advice
- F As In Fat Demonstrates Depth of Obesity Epidemic
- Douglas County Health Department: "Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite"
- Douglas County Health Department Offers Cool Advice
- National Infant Immunization Week is April 23-30
- Rally for a Healthy City is Wednesday
- Safety is Focus of Public Health Week, April 4-10