Administers childhood lead poisoning prevention program. Maintains the Reportable Disease Surveillance System and administers the hepatitis A and tuberculosis control programs. Primary efforts are directed at minimizing tobacco use, breast and cervical cancer, diabetes, and injury and disability. Implements the Health Occupations Credentialing Program. The nearest district office can provide information, referral and technical assistance on public health issues.
Offices have a district manager and public health nurse specialist in each area.
Many public health programs have staffing in the district offices. They are your closest source for information and assistance with public health issues and concerns in your area. Click here for a list of local health departments . Program services are provided by community-based organizations, county health departments, corrections facilities, family planning clinics, universities, and others. The state office provides AIDS training and technical assistance to local agencies.