Broward public health services, clinic phones and the right office to call
If you search for the Broward County Health Department, the official agency is the Florida Department of Health in Broward County, commonly called DOH-Broward. It serves residents across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie and the rest of Broward County.
The biggest local mistake is assuming every service happens at 780 SW 24th Street. Administration, immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, dental care, pharmacy, STI testing and environmental health may use different buildings, phones and schedules.
What is the Broward County Health Department?
The Broward County Health Department search usually means the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. DOH-Broward is part of the Florida Department of Health rather than a regular Broward County department, although it works closely with Broward County Government and local community partners.
Immunizations, tuberculosis, refugee health, WIC, children’s dental care, pharmacy, school health, vital statistics and several environmental-health programs.
Primary care, family planning and some STI services may be delivered through contracted or community providers instead of a DOH-Broward clinic counter.
Disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, environmental inspections, community health planning, health education and public-health response.
Broward County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the correct program number before you drive. DOH-Broward has several campuses, and the main 954-467-4700 line is not the fastest route for every service.
| Need | Phone | Best route | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| General DOH-Broward help | 954-467-4700 | Main contact | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. |
| After-hours general routing | 954-467-4700, option 8 | After-hours DOH route | Use for after-hours departmental routing, not emergency medical care. |
| Public health emergency | 954-213-0710 / 954-213-0660 | Emergency public-health reporting | 954-213-0710 during business hours; official contact page lists 954-213-0660 for 24/7 public-health emergency use. |
| WIC | 954-767-5111 | WIC Call Center | Apply, ask about appointments or find the right WIC location. |
| Immunizations | 954-467-4705 | Fort Lauderdale Health Center | Bring picture ID and prior immunization records. |
| Birth/death certificates | 954-467-4413 | Vital Statistics | Available at several Broward locations. |
| Environmental Health | 954-412-7335 | General environmental programs | Food sanitation, pools, group care, biomedical waste, tattoo, tanning and similar programs. |
| Septic / wells / beaches | 954-412-7334 | OSTDS, wells, Healthy Beaches | Use for onsite sewage, well surveillance and water-well construction questions. |
| Family planning | 954-624-3200 | Contracted family-planning provider | Broward Community & Family Health Centers provides these services under contract. |
| STI clinic | 954-767-0273 | Broward Wellness Center | Free walk-in STI testing, diagnosis and treatment are listed through the contracted clinic. |
Which Broward health department location should you use?
DOH-Broward operates multiple sites. The administrative building is useful for agency contact, but many residents will need one of the clinic or operations locations instead.
| Location | Address | Main services | Key schedule note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | 780 SW 24 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 | Administrative contact and general routing | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Fort Lauderdale Health Center | 2421 SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 | Immunizations, TB, refugee health, hepatitis, WIC, pediatric dental, pharmacy, HIV/AIDS | Individual programs have different hours; verify before visiting. |
| Operations Building | 2421A SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 | Vital Statistics, septic, well construction, food hygiene, pools, body piercing and other environmental programs | General building 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; septic/well walk-in counter 8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| South Regional Health Center | 4105 Pembroke Road, Hollywood, FL 33021 | WIC, pediatric dental, birth/death certificates | Most listed services Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Vital Statistics closes earlier. |
| Paul Hughes Health Center | 205 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 | WIC, pediatric dental, pharmacy, birth/death certificates | Wednesday building hours extend to 6:30 p.m.; individual services vary. |
| Edgar Mills Health Center | 900 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 | WIC and pediatric dental | Listed Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Broward WIC eligibility, phone number and appointment steps
WIC provides nutrition support, breastfeeding help and healthy foods to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age 5. Florida residency is required, but citizenship is not required.
Use the local WIC Call Center for enrollment questions, appointment routing and the correct clinic location.
Applicants must meet Florida WIC income rules. People receiving Medicaid, SNAP or Temporary Cash Assistance are considered income-eligible under the program’s guidance.
Florida WIC instructions say the infant, child or woman applying should attend the certification visit, along with the documentation needed to determine eligibility.
If financially eligible, the applicant meets with a nutrition professional to determine nutrition eligibility and program enrollment.
School, adult and travel vaccines in Broward County
DOH-Broward provides immunization services at the Fort Lauderdale Health Center, 2421 SW 6th Ave. The department directs residents to call 954-467-4705 for information and says patients should bring picture ID plus previous immunization records.
Parents should bring every available vaccine record so staff can determine what is still needed for Florida school requirements. Do not wait until the first week of school to resolve a missing record.
Adults can ask about routine immunizations based on age, health condition, previous vaccination history and provider recommendations.
The program also lists vaccines that may be considered for international travel. Tell staff the destination and departure date when calling.
Birth and death certificates in Broward County
Vital Statistics uses a different workflow from medical records. Broward birth and death certificates can be ordered through official Florida Health routes, including in-person locations, mail and the state-authorized online vendor.
Birth certificates
Florida birth certificates may be ordered through the Bureau of Vital Statistics system. Broward’s official page lists 954-467-4413 for certificate assistance and says applicants need valid photo identification plus the required application information.
Death certificates
Broward can issue Florida death certificates for deaths from 2009 to present. Older Florida death certificates are routed to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or the authorized online vendor.
| Vital Statistics location | Address | Hours | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Building | 2421A SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale | Mon 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Every third Thursday the office closes at 3 p.m. |
| South Regional Health Center | 4105 Pembroke Road, Hollywood | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Every third Thursday the office closes at 3 p.m. |
| Paul Hughes Health Center | 205 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Every third Thursday the office closes at 3 p.m. |
Pediatric dental services at Broward health centers
DOH-Broward dental services are mainly designed for children and young adults ages 2 through 20. Children without Medicaid or other insurance may have fees determined using a sliding scale based on household income.
Children and young adults ages 2-20 can receive listed dental services. Adult dental care is limited to people referred through a specified Memorial Healthcare System primary-care route.
Official locations include Edgar Mills Health Center, Fort Lauderdale Health Center, Paul Hughes Health Center and South Regional Health Center.
Call 954-467-4705 for pediatric dental scheduling and verify which location has the appropriate appointment.
STI testing and family planning may use contracted providers
Not every Broward public-health service is delivered inside a DOH-owned clinic. This matters when you are trying to schedule family planning or STI care.
Family planning
DOH-Broward provides family planning through Broward Community & Family Health Centers. Official guidance lists 954-624-3200 for appointments. Services are confidential and offered on a sliding fee scale, with the department stating that inability to pay should not prevent access.
STI testing and treatment
DOH-Broward lists no-cost chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV testing, along with free walk-in STI diagnosis and treatment through Broward Wellness Center at 750 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. The center phone is 954-767-0273.
Septic, wells, pools, food safety and environmental health
Broward Environmental Public Health covers a broad group of programs, including onsite sewage disposal, wells, public pools, group care, food sanitation, biomedical waste, tanning, tattoo and body piercing. Environmental tasks often use the Operations Building rather than the administration office.
Call 954-412-7334 for onsite sewage disposal questions. At the Operations Building, the OSTDS/well walk-in counter is listed Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The same specialist route covers well surveillance and water-well construction. Ask what permit, inspection, property information or contractor documentation is required.
Call 954-412-7335 for programs including pools, group care, food sanitation, biomedical waste, tanning, tattoo and body piercing.
A restaurant complaint, public pool issue and septic permit do not use the same workflow.
Property and facility questions are easier to route when you provide the street address, city and permit or establishment information if available.
The building may be open until 5 p.m. even when the specific septic/well walk-in counter ends at 1 p.m.
Use the official environmental-health page for the current application, fee and payment instructions applicable to the exact program.
Broward health department visit checklist
Broward is a large county, so the most useful preparation is choosing the correct location first. Someone in Coral Springs, Weston or Miramar may have a long drive to a Fort Lauderdale office if a nearer site handles the same service.
Official Broward County public health resources
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, applying, ordering a certificate or paying a fee.
Broward County Health Department FAQs
What is the Broward County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Broward County number is 954-467-4700. Individual services use different numbers, including WIC at 954-767-5111, Vital Statistics at 954-467-4413 and Environmental Health at 954-412-7335 or 954-412-7334 depending on the program.
Where is the Broward County Health Department?
The administrative office is at 780 SW 24 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Clinical and public-facing services are also provided at other Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach locations.
What are the Broward Health Department hours?
The Administration office is listed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual programs and locations have different schedules, so check the specific service page before visiting.
How do I apply for WIC in Broward County?
Call the Broward WIC Call Center at 954-767-5111. WIC serves eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age 5 who meet program requirements.
Where can I get vaccines in Broward County?
DOH-Broward lists immunization services at the Fort Lauderdale Health Center, 2421 SW 6th Ave. Call 954-467-4705 and bring photo ID plus prior immunization records.
How do I get a Broward County birth certificate?
Use Broward Vital Statistics or the official Florida certificate system. The Broward certificate phone is 954-467-4413, and in-person service is available at listed Vital Statistics locations in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach.
Where do I get a death certificate in Broward County?
DOH-Broward Vital Statistics issues Florida death certificates from 2009 to present at its listed locations. Older Florida death certificates must be obtained through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or the authorized online vendor.
Does Broward County Health Department provide dental care?
DOH-Broward provides dental services for children and young adults ages 2 through 20 at several health centers. Call 954-467-4705 for appointment information.
Who handles septic permits in Broward County?
DOH-Broward Environmental Public Health handles onsite sewage disposal and related septic questions. Call 954-412-7334. The Operations Building lists weekday septic/well walk-in counter hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Does Broward County offer free STI testing?
DOH-Broward lists no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV and free walk-in STI diagnosis and treatment through the Broward Wellness Center. Check current clinic hours before visiting.