Florida Department of Health

Florida Department of Health
Department overview
Preceding Department
  • Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
JurisdictionGovernment of Florida
HeadquartersTallahassee, Florida
30°23′N 84°14′W / 30.39°N 84.23°W / 30.39; -84.23
Department executive
Websitewww.flhealth.gov

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for protecting the public health and safety of the residents and visitors of the state of Florida. It is a cabinet-level agency of the state government, headed by a state surgeon general who reports to the governor. The department has its headquarters in Tallahassee.

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