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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Available 24 hrs/day

While health care concentrates on the needs of individual patients, public health focuses on protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy behaviors, disease prevention and the management of environmental factors. 

Our History

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) was established in 1936 and was the 7th county health department to open its doors in the State of Florida. Today, DOH-Pinellas has more than 700 employees in six locations throughout Pinellas County all working to serve your needs in areas that range from controlling infectious diseases to safe drinking water to disaster preparedness.

Our Mission

To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values (I CARE)

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.

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