Detroit Health Department

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  • Mission: Address public and population health priorities of Detroiters.
  • Vision: We envision healthy communities where every Detroiter has the opportunity to thrive
  • Values: Quality Service, Transparency, Accountability and Respect

The Detroit Health Department is committed to addressing public health concerns, and building thriving communities. View our Programs and Services. 
 

All Detroit Health Department locations and services will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. All locations and services will resume at regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

The Detroit Health Department is providing accessible and simple Medicare enrollment assistance for Detroiters, with no appointment needed. Click here to learn more. 


Please visit our Food Safety Page to review how to report a case of suspected foodborne illness. Click here for information about the new Dining with Confidence Ordinance that takes effect October 1, 2024, featuring color-coded placards to show inspection results.

The 2024 Community Health Assessment is now available.  Share your thoughts about living in the City of Detroit, and any concerns you may have as a resident.

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Programs and Services

The Detroit Health Department has been keeping families safe and happy for over 100 years, and continues to address public and population health priorities of Detroiters

 

Community Health  

  • Behavioral Health  
  • Ceasefire  
  • Lead  
  • Vision and Hearing  
  • Safe Routes  
  • Outreach and Education  
  • Children’s Special Health Care Services 

HIV/STI  

  • Housing  
  • Ending the HIV Epidemic  
  • Prevention and Intervention  
  • Data to Care  
  • Testing and Treatment  

Food Safety   

  • Dinning with Confidence (Food Pilot Program)  
  • Food Inspections  
  • Non-Food Inspections 

Child and Adult Immunizations/Clinical Services  

  • COVID-19  
  • Childhood Immunizations  
  • iDecide Detroit (Reproductive Health Services)  

Maternal Child Health 

  • SisterFriends Detroit
  • 961-BABY Resource Line  
  • Safe Sleep  
  • Fatherhood Program  

Emergency Preparedness  

  • Weather Index Guidance  
  • Disaster Preparedness 

Communicable Diseases   

  • Prevention and Intervention  
  • Physician Detailing  
  • Epidemiology 

 

 

 

CONTACTS

Administrative Office
100 Mack Avenue (1st & 3rd floors), Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 876-4000
Monday-Friday from 8:30AM - 4PM