About Us
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.
Our Locations
Health Departments- Clearwater Health Department
- Largo Health Department
- Mid-County Health Department
- Pinellas Park Health Department
- St Petersburg Health Department
- Tarpon Springs Health Department
- All DOH-Pinellas Health Department Locations
DOH-Pinellas Resources
- DOH-Pinellas Table of Organization
- Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County Brochure
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