Tampa Health Department: phone numbers, Vital Records and which office handles your service
When Tampa residents search for the “Tampa Health Department,” the official local agency is the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. Its main office is at 1105 E. Kennedy Boulevard, but vaccines, WIC, STI services, tuberculosis care and some Vital Statistics services are handled at other Tampa locations.
The fastest route is to choose the service before choosing the address. Driving to Downtown Tampa for a vaccine or TB visit can put you at the wrong building.
What is the Tampa Health Department?
Tampa does not operate a separate city health department for the services most people are searching for. Local public-health services are primarily delivered through the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.
General Public Health routing, Environmental Health, HIV Specialty Care, pharmacy, ADAP and selected Vital Statistics services.
Sulphur Springs handles immunizations and refugee health; University Area handles STI services, WIC and Vital Statistics; the nearby Mitchell Avenue TB Center handles tuberculosis care.
Additional WIC and family programs operate in Brandon, Plant City, Ruskin, Town ’n Country and other Hillsborough communities.
Tampa Health Department phone numbers by service
| Service | Phone | Where it routes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 813-307-8000 | 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd.; general public-health routing. |
| Vital Statistics | 813-307-8002 | Birth and death certificate guidance. |
| Immunizations | 813-307-8077 | Sulphur Springs, 8605 N. Mitchell Ave. |
| WIC | 1-800-342-3556 | Appointment scheduling and WIC program help. |
| Local WIC | 813-307-8074 | Tampa-area WIC offices and local program questions. |
| STD Clinic | 813-307-8058 | University Area Health Center. |
| TB Center | 813-307-8047 | 8515 N. Mitchell Ave. |
| Environmental Health | 813-307-8059 | Kennedy Boulevard regulatory and environmental programs. |
| HIV Specialty Care | 813-307-8064 | Specialty Care Center at the main office. |
| Epidemiology | 813-307-8010 | Reportable-disease and outbreak questions. |
Which Tampa Health Department office should you visit?
The address depends on the service. These are the Tampa locations most likely to matter for everyday public-health tasks.
| Location | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 | General routing, Environmental Health, Specialty Care, pharmacy, ADAP and selected Vital Statistics services. |
| Sulphur Springs Health Center | 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | Immunizations, refugee health and WIC. |
| TB Center | 8515 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | Tuberculosis-specific services. |
| University Area Health Center | 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 | STI/STD clinic and HIV-related testing services. |
| University Area Vital Statistics | 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 | Birth and death certificates. |
| North Hillsborough WIC | 9827 N. Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33635 | WIC appointments in northwest Tampa/Town ’n Country area. |
| Ybor / College Hill WIC | 2313 E. 28th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | WIC appointments for Ybor and nearby neighborhoods. |
Tampa birth and death certificates: fees, offices and eligibility
Florida Department of Health issues certified Florida birth and death records. In Tampa, Vital Statistics uses multiple service points, so check the record type before choosing an office.
Florida birth certificates from 1930 to present are available locally. Records before 1930 must be requested through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
The local Hillsborough office currently provides Florida death certificates for deaths from 2009 to present. Earlier death records must be requested from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or through the authorized online vendor.
| Record | Current local fee | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $14 first copy | Valid photo ID and applicant eligibility rules apply. |
| Additional birth copy | $9 | Additional same-record copies ordered with the same request. |
| Death certificate | $10 | Cause-of-death copies are restricted to eligible family/legal representatives. |
| Protective sheath | $3 | Optional when offered with the certificate order. |
A Tampa health office cannot issue a birth certificate from another state.
For a birth certificate, eligible applicants commonly include the adult registrant, a listed parent, legal guardian or legal representative. Other requests may require a court order or release affidavit.
Accepted ID includes a valid driver’s license, state identification card, passport or military identification.
Birth certificates can be obtained through several Tampa Vital Statistics routes, while current local death-certificate guidance directs in-person/mail requests through the University Area Vital Statistics office.
VitalChek is the vendor authorized/recommended by Florida Health for online certificate orders. Online vendor charges can differ from local-office fees.
Tampa immunization clinic, school forms and vaccine records
DOH-Hillsborough’s Immunization Services are at the Sulphur Springs office, 8605 N. Mitchell Avenue. Call 813-307-8077 to schedule an appointment.
Eligible children may receive federally funded vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program when they meet Medicaid, uninsured, underinsured or other qualifying criteria.
The clinic also provides routine adult immunizations and selected vaccines used for international travel.
Bring complete prior immunization documentation. The official page currently lists a $25 charge for completion of college forms.
Tampa WIC appointments and clinic locations
WIC provides nutrition support, breastfeeding help and healthy-food benefits to eligible pregnant/postpartum participants, infants and children. Tampa has several WIC sites, and services are generally appointment-based.
Call 1-800-342-3556 to start WIC appointment routing.
Call 813-307-8074 for local program/location questions.
Call 813-496-2229 for breastfeeding help and breast-pump loan information.
| Tampa WIC site | Address |
|---|---|
| University Area | 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 |
| Sulphur Springs | 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 |
| North Hillsborough | 9827 N. Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33635 |
| Ybor / College Hill | 2313 E. 28th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 |
Tampa STD Clinic, HIV testing and PrEP services
The University Area Health Center at 13601 N. 22nd Street is the main Tampa location for DOH-Hillsborough STI/STD clinical services. Call 813-307-8058.
DOH-Hillsborough lists testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, with financial screening and sliding-fee options depending on the service.
The clinic currently operates Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., on a first-come basis. The official page advises allowing roughly 1–2 hours depending on the service performed.
Tampa TB Center address and phone
Tuberculosis services have a dedicated Tampa location separate from the main Kennedy Boulevard office.
| TB Center detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Address | 8515 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 |
| Phone | 813-307-8047 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Monthly limitation | Limited services every second Tuesday from noon–4:30 p.m. |
Environmental Health complaints, permits and inspections
Environmental Public Health operates from the main Kennedy Boulevard office and handles regulatory programs involving conditions that can affect human health.
813-307-8059 for local Environmental Public Health questions.
Programs can involve pools, group care, drinking water, private water systems, body piercing/tattoo facilities, mobile home/RV parks, biomedical waste and other regulated environments.
The county provides an official Public Health Complaint Form. Include the exact address, facility name and factual description when reporting a concern.
HIV medical care, dental services, ADAP and pharmacy
The Specialty Care Center at 1105 E. Kennedy Boulevard provides a broader HIV-care system that is different from routine STI screening.
Call 813-307-8064 for HIV medical-care and specialty-service information.
The AIDS Drug Assistance Program contact at the main office is 813-307-8091.
DOH-Hillsborough provides dental services to eligible HIV-positive patients who meet Ryan White requirements. Dental contact: 813-307-8064.
Family planning services use contracted community clinics
Title X family-planning services are provided at selected Suncoast Community Health Centers rather than at the Kennedy Boulevard main office. Services include yearly exams, STI testing/treatment, HIV testing, preconception counseling and pregnancy testing.
Call 813-653-6100. Tampa-area family-planning services include the Palm River location at 7728 Palm River Road, with additional sites in Plant City, Ruskin, Brandon, Dover, Thonotosassa and Wimauma.
Refugee health, school health and cancer screening
Eligible refugees, asylees and other qualifying arrivals can receive health screening through Sulphur Springs. Call 813-307-8077 for scheduling.
DOH-Hillsborough works with Hillsborough County Public Schools on required school-health screenings and program oversight.
Qualifying uninsured/underinsured women may access free or low-cost screening through Florida’s early-detection program. Hillsborough contact: 813-307-8082.
What to bring to a Tampa Health Department office
Official Tampa and Hillsborough public-health links
Tampa Health Department FAQs
What is the Tampa Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County phone number is 813-307-8000. Direct program numbers include 813-307-8002 for Vital Statistics, 813-307-8077 for immunizations and 813-307-8058 for the STD Clinic.
Where is the main Tampa Health Department?
The main Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County office is at 1105 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602.
What are the main Tampa Health Department hours?
The Kennedy Boulevard main office lists Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Individual programs, including Vital Statistics, Specialty Care and Environmental Health, use separate service hours.
Can I get a Florida birth certificate in Tampa?
Yes. Florida birth certificates from 1930 to present can generally be obtained through local Vital Statistics. The current local fee is $14 for the first copy and $9 for additional copies ordered with the same request.
Where do I get a death certificate in Tampa?
Current Hillsborough guidance directs local death-certificate requests to University Area Vital Statistics at 13601 N. 22nd Street. Florida death certificates from 2009 to present are available locally; older records are handled by the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Where does the Tampa Health Department give vaccines?
Immunization Services are at 8605 N. Mitchell Avenue in the Sulphur Springs area. Call 813-307-8077 to schedule an appointment.
What is the Tampa WIC phone number?
The Florida WIC appointment line is 1-800-342-3556. Hillsborough’s local WIC contact is 813-307-8074, and several WIC offices operate across Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Where is the Tampa STD Clinic?
The University Area Health Center STD Clinic is at 13601 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613. The clinic phone number is 813-307-8058.
Where is the Tampa TB Center?
The Tuberculosis Center is at 8515 N. Mitchell Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604. Its phone number is 813-307-8047.
Who handles Environmental Health in Tampa?
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County Environmental Public Health handles applicable local environmental-health programs. The contact number is 813-307-8059.