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Adi
Pour, Ph.D
Director
Welcome
to the Douglas County Health Department. Our responsibility is the health
and safety of the 465,683 residents of Douglas County, giving particular
attention to those who cannot otherwise afford services. Our 143 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.
We invite you to get
to know us better by browsing this web site. You'll find information on
our programs and services along with restaurant ratings, useful statistics
and data, current community health issues, and links to other related
sites. We think you'll find us to be a valuable community resource!
Latest News
Health Department Stresses – Only One Person Has TB
Posted on 5-6-2008
TB Case Identified at Open Door Mission
Posted on 5-6-2008
Possible Lead in Candy Raises Health Concerns
Posted on 5-2-2008
Free Radon Testing Kits Available in Douglas County
Posted on 5-1-2008
Central High Testing Fails to Identify TB Transmission
Posted on 4-30-2008
Douglas County WIC Distibutes Books to Children
Posted on 4-28-2008
Residents Warned of Sewage Discharge in Papillion Creek Tributary
Posted on 4-25-2008
Health Department Plans Health Disparities Meeting
Posted on 4-22-2008
Information on Tuberculosis (TB)
Including Q&A for Central High School
National Public Health Week Press ReleasePosted on 4-10-2008
Ways You Can Help The EnvironmentPosted on 4-07-2008
2007 STD DataPosted on 4-07-2008
Douglas County Injury ReportPosted on 3-20-2008
Infant Cold Medicine RecallPosted on 3-14-2008
Posted on 1-23-2008
Tips for Coping with cold weather
Posted on 1-18-2008
Posted on 1-8-2008
Posted on 1-2-2008
Posted on 12-11-2007
2007 Big Cities Inventory (NACCHO)
Posted on 10-30-2007
Spanish Language Infant Cold Medications Recalled
Posted on 10-22-2007
Information on Staph and MRSA Infections
Posted on 10-18-2007
Posted on 10-17-2007
Infant Cold Medications Recalled
Posted on 10-15-2007
Posted on 9-21-2007
Posted on 8-17-2007
Ten Easy Steps for Disaster Preparedness
Posted on 7-20-2007
Preparation Guide for Emergencies and Disasters
Posted on7-20-2007
Press Release: Health Status Indicators
Posted on 7-20-2007
Douglas County Health Status Indidcators Report (2007)
Posted on 7-16-2007
Posted on 11-7-2006
Influenza Information (Seasonal, Avian, Pandemic)\
Posted on 8-1-2006
Disease reporting phone numbers
Posted on 5-24-2006
Posted on 4-12-2006
Posted on 2-3-2006
Posted on 1-18-2006
Posted on 6-21-2005
Mission:
Promoting and Protecting Public Health
Vision:
To ensure a healthy community, the DCHD will responsibly serve all citizens with integrity and respect through a highly skilled and caring staff. The Department will strive for excellence and innovation in the provision of all services and be accountable to the community, its representatives, and employees.
Location and Hours:
Our main office is located in beautiful downtown Omaha in the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center at 1819 Farnam Street. 68183
We are pleased to serve you
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(402) 444-7471
We welcome your comments on how we can serve you better. Click here to send us feedback.
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