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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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About Us

Main Administrative Office

Chuck Henry, RS, MPA; Director

Chuck Henry, MPA

Health Officer

Welcome to the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota (DOH-Sarasota). We collaborate with federal, state, county and city organizations and governments, hospitals, non-profit agencies, charitable foundations, resident-supported Community Health Action Teams (CHATs) and others to help ensure everyone in our community has the same chance to be healthy.

The agency was established as the Sarasota County Health Department in 1941. Currently, about 200 dedicated full-time employees serve approximately 400,000 residents from seven site across the county. Our core public health functions include environmental health, vital records (birth and death certificates), epidemiology, communicable disease control, emergency preparedness and response, health education, nutrition services, immunizations.

Strategic community priorities:

  • Healthy weight
  • Access to care
  • Mental health and substance abuse

Strategic Ccommunity goals

  • Prevent disease and disability and protect health
  • Assure access to healthcare
  • Mobilize community partnerships
  • Create a culture of service excellence