The mission of Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) is to use our expertise to advance the community's health through accountability, quality and innovation.

Strategic Plan - Operational                Strategic Plan - Executive

A productive, economically sound society relies on a safe, healthy population. Since its inception in the 1950s, Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has been a valuable local resource by providing services aimed at promoting, achieving and maintaining a healthy standard of living to all Tarrant County residents.

We serve a client base and offer a scope of services as diverse as the county's population. With a dedicated staff of more than 450 public health professionals and annual funding resources totaling approximately $62 million, TCPH services truly touch everyone, every day, and everywhere.

As you navigate through the site, you will get a glimpse of what goes on in public health.

• To access basic services quickly, start with the "I Want to Get Information About" menu. A comment/feedback feature is included.
  
• Please note the Ten Essential Services of Public Health. These services are a major part of what guides our daily actions on your behalf.
• Resource data for students and others who want to research the health status of Tarrant County can be found under Disease Control and Prevention and Health Data and Information.
• And finally, LIKE our Facebook page. There you will be kept up-to-date on the latest health news and happenings around Tarrant County. You can message us directly through our page as well.

These are a few starting points to help you achieve and maintain a healthy standard of living.