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

Our iDecide Detroit clinic will be temporarily closed starting today, September 16th through Thursday, September 19th. Normal hours of operation will resume starting on Friday, September 20th. Please call 313-876-4319 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

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

Please visit our Food Safety Page to review how to report a case of suspected foodborne illness. 

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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Resources

 

Save the Date for the Detroit Health Department Block Party Taking Place on September 7th from 12-4 pm

 

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COVID-19
Providing the most up-to-date information about COVID-19

 

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FOOD SAFETY
Preventing illness and ensuring safe dining experiences

 

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CHILD AND ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS
Vaccines available for all ages; bring shot record, ID, and insurance card

 

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MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
Enhancing the well-being of women, children, and families in the city

 

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SISTERFRIENDS
Volunteers supporting healthy women and babies

 

communicable diseases
 
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Controlling and slowing the spread of infectious diseases

 

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Manages emergency response to protect Detroit residents' health

 

HIV
 
HIV / STI
Offers testing, treatment, and community outreach

 

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LEAD PROGRAM
Building awareness to eliminate childhood lead poisoning

 

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BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
Examines how societal forces affect our overall health and well being

 

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SERVICE COMPLAINT
If there is an issue with a public service you have received, let us know
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EVENT REQUEST
Request form for the Health Department to participate in your upcoming event

 

 

 

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
        
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