Welcome to the
Douglas County Health Department
Adi Pour, Ph.D
Director

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

Welcome Statement:

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

Fireworks Safety A Must for July 4 Holiday

Posted 6-29-2009

Father's Day E-Card is Gift for Good Health and Life

Posted 6-19-2009

Douglas County Health Department Says Care Needed in Heat

Posted 6-17-2009

Douglas County Health Department Acknowledges Pandemic Declaration

Posted 6-12-2009

USDA Summer Food Program Offers Free Breakfast and Lunch

Posted 6-5-2009

Click Here to File Smoking Complaints

Posted May 29, 2009

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