Douglas County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, birth records, STI testing, food safety and disease reporting
The Douglas County Health Department covered here is the Omaha, Nebraska local public health agency at 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105. Several states have a Douglas County, so verify the Omaha address before using any phone number or service link.
This guide helps residents choose the right official route for immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, STI clinic, communicable disease reporting, food safety, environmental health, restaurant complaints, health resource vending machines, public records and emergency reporting.
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Call 402-444-7471 for general Douglas County Health Department routing. The main office is at 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105.
Douglas County Health Department quick answer for Omaha residents
The main Douglas County Health Department phone number is 402-444-7471. The main public health office is at 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105.
For immunization clinic appointments, call 402-444-6163. For Douglas/Sarpy WIC appointments, call 402-444-1770. For birth and death certificate questions, call 402-444-7205. For STI clinic appointments or STI concerns, call 402-444-7112 option 2.
For non-STI communicable disease reporting, call 402-444-7214 during normal weekday hours. For emergency or after-hours communicable disease reporting, use 402-444-7000.
Official verification before using this Douglas County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed page uses official Douglas County Health Department service pages and official/recognized public-health directory results for main contact, immunization clinic, WIC, birth and death certificates, STI clinic, communicable disease reporting, restaurant complaints, environmental health, food safety and health resource vending machines.
Clinic schedules, appointment rules, certificate fees, vending-machine items, disease-reporting instructions, WIC eligibility, restaurant complaint contacts and public records procedures can change. Always verify live details on the official Douglas County Health Department website before visiting, paying, filing or relying on a deadline.
What this Douglas County Health Department guide covers
There are multiple Douglas County Health Departments in the United States
The keyword “Douglas County Health Department” is ambiguous. Douglas County exists in multiple states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri and others.
This guide is specifically for Douglas County, Nebraska in the Omaha area. Before calling, match the official website, address and phone number.
For broader local office routing, see our health department near me guide.
Douglas County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct number when you know the service. It is usually faster than calling the main line and asking to be transferred.
| Need | Best phone or route | Use this when | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General public health contact | 402-444-7471 | You need basic department routing or are unsure which program owns your issue. | Service needed, city/ZIP, deadline, and callback number. |
| Immunization clinic | 402-444-6163 | You need a vaccine appointment, school shots, adolescent immunizations, or vaccine records. | Vaccine records, school forms, age, insurance/Medicaid details, and appointment need. |
| WIC appointment | 402-444-1770 | You want to apply for Douglas/Sarpy WIC or ask about WIC eligibility. | Pregnancy/child details, income or benefit proof, identity, residence and appointment preference. |
| Birth or death certificates | 402-444-7205 | The birth or death occurred in Douglas County, Nebraska. | Full name, event date, county, ID, relationship, payment method and certified-copy need. |
| STI clinic | 402-444-7112 option 2 | You need STI testing, treatment guidance, STI appointment scheduling or STI concerns. | Exposure date, symptoms if any, partner notice concern, insurance/payment question and privacy needs. |
| Non-STI communicable disease reporting | 402-444-7214 | A provider or facility needs to report a non-sexually transmitted communicable disease. | Disease/condition, patient information as allowed, lab result, onset date, and provider contact. |
| After-hours disease reporting | 402-444-7000 | There is an emergency or after-hours public health reporting issue. | Immediate risk, condition, location, affected people and callback number. |
| Restaurant complaint | 402-444-6356 | You need to report sanitation or safety concerns at a Douglas County restaurant. | Restaurant name, address, date/time, issue, food eaten, symptoms and any photos/receipt. |
| Public records | Official public records request page | You need agency records, reports, policies or public documents maintained by the department. | Program name, date range, record type, subject and format requested. |
Douglas County Health Department address, Vital Statistics office and map
The main Douglas County Health Department office is at 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105. This is the public health office for the Nebraska department covered in this guide.
Vital Statistics is separate from the main office. Birth and death certificate services are listed at H-01 Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183. Confirm the correct office before traveling.
Before you contact Douglas County Health Department
A short checklist can prevent wrong-office calls, failed certificate orders, missed appointments and repeated trips.
Douglas County immunization clinic, vaccine appointments and school shots
The official immunization clinic result lists childhood and adolescent immunization clinics on Tuesday mornings and says to call 402-444-6163 to schedule an appointment.
Do not assume walk-in availability. Vaccine supply, eligibility, appointment rules, age requirements and fees can change, especially around school deadlines or outbreak response.
Call for an appointment
Use 402-444-6163 and ask which vaccines are available, who must attend, and what documents are required.
Bring complete vaccine history
Bring prior vaccine cards, school/childcare forms, provider records, pharmacy records and any state immunization record printout.
Ask about fees and eligibility
Confirm whether the visit is free, low-cost, insurance-billed, or paid at the clinic before receiving service.
Douglas/Sarpy County WIC phone, eligibility and appointment help
Douglas County Health Department operates Douglas/Sarpy County WIC resources for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
The official WIC application result says users who believe they may be eligible should call the WIC Administrative Office at 402-444-1770 to schedule an appointment.
| WIC task | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for WIC | Call 402-444-1770. | Pregnancy/child details, address, income or benefit proof, and identity documents. |
| Appointment question | Ask WIC staff whether the appointment is phone, online or in person. | Participant names, birth dates, best callback number and appointment deadline. |
| Nutrition or food benefits | Use official WIC guidance and staff instructions. | Benefit question, shopping issue, formula/food concern and card/app details. |
| Breastfeeding or infant support | Ask the WIC office for breastfeeding support and referral options. | Baby’s age, feeding concern and urgency. |
Documents commonly needed for WIC
- Proof of identity for the applicant and child when requested.
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of income or qualifying benefit/program participation.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Health or nutrition information requested by WIC staff.
- Questions about food benefits, formula, breastfeeding or referrals.
Douglas County birth certificates, death certificates and online ordering
Douglas County Health Department’s Vital Statistics route is for births and deaths that occurred in Douglas County, Nebraska. The official online ordering page states that certificates for events in other Nebraska counties are available from Nebraska DHHS.
The old official guidance lists the Vital Statistics office at H-01 Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183. For birth and death certificate questions, call 402-444-7205.
| Record need | Correct route | Fee to verify | Prepare before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County birth certificate | Douglas County Vital Statistics or official online ordering. | Old page lists $17 each. | Full name, date of birth, Douglas County event confirmation, ID and relationship. |
| Douglas County death certificate | Douglas County Vital Statistics or official online ordering. | Old page lists $16 each. | Full name, date of death, Douglas County event confirmation, requester information and payment. |
| Birth/death from another Nebraska county | Nebraska DHHS Vital Records. | Use Nebraska DHHS current fee schedule. | County, name, event date, ID, relationship and state application route. |
| Marriage or divorce record | Likely another county or court route, not the Douglas County Health Department birth/death tool. | Depends on office and record type. | Names, date, county, court/office and record purpose. |
For broader certificate guidance, see our birth certificate through health department guide.
Douglas County STI clinic, testing, outreach and appointment phone
The Douglas County Health Department STI Prevention and Control Program provides clinic services and outreach testing. The official STI clinic result tells patients to call 402-444-7112 option 2 to schedule an appointment or ask about STI concerns.
STI outreach testing may be available at community sites such as libraries or partner locations. Availability, hours and testing options can change, so verify the official page before making a special trip.
Douglas County communicable disease reporting and epidemiology contact
Douglas County separates sexually transmitted communicable disease reporting from non-STI communicable disease reporting. Providers should use the official reporting page each time because condition urgency and instructions can change.
For non-sexually transmitted communicable diseases, the official reporting result lists 402-444-7214 during Monday-Friday daytime hours and 402-444-7000 for emergencies and after-hours reporting.
| Reporting need | Best route | Prepare before reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Non-STI reportable disease | 402-444-7214 during regular weekday hours. | Condition, onset date, lab result, patient information as allowed, provider contact and exposure risk. |
| After-hours or emergency communicable disease issue | 402-444-7000. | Immediate public health risk, location, affected people, provider details and callback number. |
| STI reporting or STI control | Use the official STI Control route and current reporting instructions. | Condition, diagnosis, lab result, treatment details and reporting requirement. |
| Foodborne illness | Use the foodborne illness reporting route if food was consumed in Douglas County. | Food item, restaurant/store/event, date/time eaten, symptoms, onset time and others affected. |
Douglas County environmental health, food safety and restaurant complaints
Douglas County Health Department handles food safety and environmental health work for Omaha and Douglas County. This includes restaurant complaints, food safety compliance, restaurant inspection resources, foodborne illness reporting, certification topics and other environmental public health issues.
If you have a restaurant sanitation or safety complaint, the official restaurant complaint result lists contact with 402-444-6356. Foodborne illness reporting uses a separate route if you think food consumed in Douglas County made you sick.
| Food or environmental issue | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant sanitation complaint | Restaurant complaint route / 402-444-6356. | Restaurant name, address, date/time, issue, receipt, photos and contact information. |
| Foodborne illness report | Foodborne illness reporting form. | Food eaten, time eaten, symptoms, onset time, healthcare visit, and others sick. |
| Restaurant rating or inspection lookup | Douglas County restaurant ratings / inspection tool. | Business name, address or area. |
| Food business compliance | Food Safety and Compliance official page. | Business type, permit/certification need, staff training, location and opening date. |
| Environmental health question | Environmental Health official page. | Address, hazard, complaint details, photos if safe, and urgency. |
Health resource vending machines and prevention supplies
Douglas County Health Department operates health resource vending machines that may provide selected public health items. Official results reference items such as fentanyl test strips, Deterra drug disposal bags and wound kits; public posts also reference naloxone availability.
Items, locations, access instructions and stock can change. Use the official health resource vending machine page before making a special trip.
Douglas County Health Department public records requests
The department provides an official public records request route for agency records maintained by Douglas County Health Department. Public records are not the same as your private clinic record, immunization record or birth/death certificate order.
What Douglas County Health Department does not handle
Some searches look like health department questions but belong to a different office. Use this section before calling the wrong place.
Official Douglas County Health Department links
Use these official pages before visiting, paying, filing a complaint, ordering records, reporting disease or relying on a search-result snippet.
Douglas County Health Department official websiteMain official website for the Nebraska health department in Omaha. Official contact pageMain phone, address, division contacts, certificate phone and emergency/after-hours routing. Clinic ServicesOfficial overview of immunization clinic, STI clinic and public health clinic services. Immunization ClinicChildhood/adolescent immunization clinic and appointment instructions. Douglas/Sarpy WICWomen, Infants and Children program information and appointment guidance. Birth and Death Certificate InformationVital Statistics office, Douglas County-only certificate route, fees and office hours. Vital Records Online OrderingOfficial online ordering for births and deaths that occurred in Douglas County only. STI ClinicAppointment phone and STI clinic guidance. Reporting Communicable DiseasesNon-STI disease reporting phone and after-hours emergency reporting route. Environmental HealthEnvironmental public health, inspection and complaint-related topics. Food Safety and ComplianceFood safety, compliance, certification and inspection-related resources. Health Resource Vending MachinesPrevention supplies and vending machine information.Douglas County Health Department FAQ
What is the Douglas County Health Department phone number in Omaha?
The main Douglas County Health Department phone number for Omaha, Nebraska is 402-444-7471.
Where is Douglas County Health Department located?
The main office is at 1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105. Vital Statistics services are handled separately at H-01 Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183.
Is this the Douglas County Health Department in Colorado?
No. This guide is for Douglas County, Nebraska in Omaha. If you need Castle Rock, Colorado or another state, use that county’s official health department website.
How do I schedule a Douglas County immunization appointment?
Call the immunization clinic at 402-444-6163. Bring vaccine records, school forms, ID and insurance or Medicaid details if applicable.
What is the Douglas/Sarpy WIC phone number?
Call 402-444-1770 for Douglas/Sarpy WIC appointment and application help.
How do I get a Douglas County birth certificate?
Use Douglas County Vital Statistics only if the birth occurred in Douglas County, Nebraska. Call 402-444-7205 or use the official Douglas County online ordering page.
How much are Douglas County birth and death certificates?
The old official guidance lists birth certificates at $17 each and death certificates at $16 each. Verify the current amount before paying.
What is the Douglas County STI clinic phone number?
Call 402-444-7112 option 2 for STI clinic appointments or STI concerns.
How do providers report communicable diseases in Douglas County?
For non-STI communicable disease reporting, call 402-444-7214 during normal weekday hours. For emergencies or after-hours reporting, use 402-444-7000.
How do I file a Douglas County restaurant complaint?
Use the official restaurant complaint route. The official restaurant complaint result lists 402-444-6356 for sanitation or safety complaints. Prepare the restaurant name, address, date, issue and any supporting details.