Department of Health

For assistance, call (850) 245-4444 or visit https://www.floridahealth.gov

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Florida Department of Health is to take responsibility for the state's public health system which shall be designed to promote, protect, and improve the health of all people in the state.

What activities are performed by the department?

The department's activities include the following.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

 

Fiscal Year: 2025-26
Title Fund Dollars Positions
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAM: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE
215,393,282
310.50
PROGRAM: COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION
1,162,399,607
215.50
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS LOCAL HEALTH NEEDS
1,230,668,670
8,569.81
DISEASE CONTROL AND HEALTH PROTECTION
307,142,876
508.50
MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION
42,114,373
133.00
PUBLIC HEALTH STATISTICS AND INNOVATION
485,673,798
206.00
STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
276,936,376
297.00
PROGRAM: DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS
DISABILITY BENEFITS DETERMINATION
149,012,645
997.00
PROGRAM: EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
157,331,118
392.50
PROGRAM: HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER AND ACCESS
MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
93,458,484
652.50
TOTAL
4,120,131,229
12,282.31

Where can I find information about the department's performance?

Performance standards and measures for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

Additional Resources

Applicable Statutes

Sections 20.43 and 20.435, Florida Statutes

Department Contact Information

Florida Department of Health Contact Website
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 245-4444
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