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!