Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County phone, locations, WIC, records, vaccines and environmental health
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is the official county health department for Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Ruskin, University Area, Sulphur Springs and nearby communities.
Most users are not looking for a generic article. They need the right phone number, the right office, appointment rules, birth certificate help, WIC scheduling, immunization records, STI clinic, TB Center, Environmental Health or disease reporting.
Choose the Hillsborough County health department service you need
Select your task. This tool does not book appointments or show live wait times, but it helps users avoid the wrong phone number or wrong office.
For general help, call 813-307-8000. The main health department is listed at 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. For specific services, use the direct program numbers below.
Hillsborough County health department quick answer
The main phone number for the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is 813-307-8000. The main office is 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5135, Tampa, FL 33675-5135.
For faster help, use the direct route: immunizations 813-307-8077, WIC appointment scheduling 1-800-342-3556, Vital Statistics 813-307-8002, Environmental Public Health 813-307-8059, disease reporting 813-307-8010, STI clinic 813-307-8058, and TB Center 813-307-8047.
Official verification for this Hillsborough County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt from official Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County resources: home page, contact page, locations, Main Office, Certificates, Immunization Services, WIC, University Area STD Clinic, TB Center and Environmental Public Health.
Health department pages change. Always verify live hours, closures, appointment rules, WIC locations, certificate instructions, disease reporting, Environmental Health forms and clinic service availability on the official Hillsborough.FloridaHealth.gov pages before visiting or paying.
What this Hillsborough County guide covers
Hillsborough County Health Department phone number directory by service
The best number depends on the service. Use this directory before calling so you can avoid transfers and wrong departments.
| Service | Official phone or route | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| General county health contact | 813-307-8000 | County, exact service needed, preferred language, and best callback number. |
| Report a disease | 813-307-8010 | Disease or exposure concern, date, provider details, location and urgency. |
| Vital Statistics | 813-307-8002 | Record type, full name, date, relationship, ID, and whether you need certified copy. |
| Immunizations | 813-307-8077 | Picture ID, previous vaccine records, school form, child/adult details and appointment need. |
| WIC appointment | 1-800-342-3556 | Pregnancy, infant or child details, income/benefit proof, address and clinic preference. |
| County WIC routing | 813-307-8074 | Location, appointment issue, EBT card issue, clinic question or WIC documents. |
| WIC EBT balance | 866-629-1095 | Card number, PIN issue, balance question or shopping issue. |
| Breastfeeding help | 813-496-BABY (2229) | Baby age, feeding concern, pump question or WIC clinic connection. |
| University Area STI/STD clinic | 813-307-8058 | Exposure date, symptoms, testing need, privacy concerns and appointment question. |
| Tuberculosis Center | 813-307-8047 | TB exposure, symptoms, referral, test requirement, school/work form or provider instruction. |
| Environmental Public Health | 813-307-8059 Fax: 813-272-7242 | Property address, facility name, permit type, complaint facts, photos or date/time details. |
| Public Health Preparedness | 813-307-8042 | Emergency planning need, special needs shelter question or preparedness topic. |
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County locations near Tampa, Brandon, Plant City and Ruskin
Do not assume one address handles every health department need. WIC, immunizations, STI/STD services, TB services, Vital Statistics and Environmental Health can use different locations and rules.
| Location | Address | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602 | Main phone, Environmental Health, pharmacy, Specialty Care, ADAP and central program routing. |
| University Area Health Center | 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613-4427 | STI/STD clinic, HIV/AIDS services and University Area WIC location. |
| Sulphur Springs Health Center | 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | Immunizations, refugee health and Sulphur Springs WIC. |
| Tuberculosis Center | 8515 North Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | TB-specific services and TB Center routing. |
| Plant City WIC | 307 N. Michigan Ave., Plant City, FL 33563 | WIC appointment services for Plant City area. |
| Ruskin WIC | 205 14th Ave. South East, Ruskin, FL 33570 | WIC appointment services for Ruskin and South County users. |
| North Hillsborough WIC | 9827 N. Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33635 | WIC appointment services for northwest Hillsborough users. |
| Brandon WIC | 1158 Bell Shoals Road, Unit 101, Brandon, FL 33511 | WIC appointment services for Brandon area. |
| Ybor Area WIC | 2313 East 28th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | WIC appointment services for Ybor and nearby users. |
Main Health Department in Tampa: address, hours and services
The Main Health Department is listed at 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. Main phone is 813-307-8000, fax is 813-272-6984, and email is Info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov.
General office hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Program-specific hours differ, so check the exact service before going.
Hillsborough County birth certificates, death records and Vital Statistics help
The official Certificates page says Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed through VitalChek, by mail or in person.
Vital Statistics phone for Hillsborough is 813-307-8002. Florida birth certificates are listed as available for births in Florida as far back as 1930. Florida death certificates are listed from 2009 to present.
Hillsborough County immunization appointments, vaccine records and school shots
Immunization services do not provide walk-in service. Call 813-307-8077 to schedule. Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person who needs services.
Immunization services are located at the Sulphur Springs Office, 8605 Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604, with official service hours listed from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call before going
Ask for appointment availability, required documents, vaccine availability and whether the vaccine is child, adult, school, travel or record-related.
Bring every record
Bring records from doctors, schools, pharmacies, previous states, travel clinics and Florida SHOTS if available.
Ask about cost
Eligible children may receive no-cost vaccines through Vaccines for Children. Adult vaccines may be fee-for-service.
Hillsborough County WIC appointment, EBT card, breastfeeding support and locations
WIC services are by appointment only. Call 1-800-342-3556 to schedule. The local WIC number listed on county location pages is 813-307-8074.
Florida WIC clients use a WIC EBT card at authorized stores. Check balance online through the official WIC EBT system or call 866-629-1095. For breastfeeding support, call 813-496-BABY (2229).
| WIC location | Address | Smart user note |
|---|---|---|
| University Area | 13601 North 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 | Call first; also tied to University Area Health Center routing. |
| Plant City | 307 N. Michigan Ave., Plant City, FL 33563 | Confirm appointment time, documents and parking before visiting. |
| Ruskin | 205 14th Ave. South East, Ruskin, FL 33570 | Best for South County users after appointment confirmation. |
| Sulphur Springs | 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | Do not confuse WIC appointment with immunization appointment. |
| North Hillsborough | 9827 N. Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33635 | Confirm clinic service days and appointment rules. |
| Brandon | 1158 Bell Shoals Road, Unit 101, Brandon, FL 33511 | Use official appointment scheduling before visiting. |
| Ybor Area | 2313 East 28th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | Verify appointment and document requirements. |
What to prepare for WIC
- Proof of identity for applicant and parent/guardian when needed.
- Proof of Florida or Hillsborough County address.
- Proof of income or qualifying program participation.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- WIC EBT card questions, balance issues or approved food questions.
- Breastfeeding or breast pump support questions.
Hillsborough STI/STD clinic, HIV/AIDS and Specialty Care Center
The University Area Health Center is the official STI/STD clinic location. It is listed at 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613-4427, with phone 813-307-8058.
Official hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. The clinic closes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from noon to 4:30 p.m., so verify before visiting.
Tuberculosis Center, refugee health and related appointment help
The official TB Center is at 8515 North Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. Phone is 813-307-8047, fax is 813-975-2014, and email is Info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov.
TB Center hours are listed Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Refugee Health questions may route through the Immunization and Refugee Services Program at 813-307-8077 or the main office additional number 813-307-8078.
Hillsborough Environmental Health permits, inspections, septic, water, pools and complaints
Environmental Public Health phone is 813-307-8059, fax is 813-272-7242, and email is Info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov. Main Office Environmental Health hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m..
Programs can include public water systems, biomedical waste, food hygiene, onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, public swimming pools, tanning, body piercing, mobile home/RV parks, migrant farmworker housing, animal bites, indoor air quality and public health complaint routing.
| Need | Official route | Prepare before filing or calling |
|---|---|---|
| Public health complaint | Official Public Health Complaint Form | Address, facility name, date/time, condition observed, photos if safe and contact details. |
| Food hygiene or facility issue | Environmental Public Health / Food Hygiene | Restaurant or facility name, address, date, food or sanitation issue, illness details if any. |
| Septic / OSTDS | Septic Systems / OSTDS program | Property address, permit type, contractor info, system issue and deadline. |
| Swimming pool or bathing place | Public Swimming Pools/Bathing program | Pool name, address, inspection issue, date/time and safety concern. |
| Animal bite or rabies exposure | Animal Bites and Scratches / Report Animal Bite | Animal type, bite date, location, owner info, victim info and medical care status. |
| Drinking water or well issue | Drinking Water / Private Wells / Public Water Records | Water system, property address, sampling results, notice or well details. |
Disease reporting, health alerts, statistics and public records
Use 813-307-8010 for reportable disease guidance and official disease reporting direction. The county homepage also posts health alerts, events, blue-green algae notices and special needs shelter reminders when relevant.
For public health statistics, use official Florida Health data resources and county health planning pages. For records, remember Florida has broad public records laws, so do not send confidential medical details through general contact forms.
What Hillsborough County Health Department may not handle
Many users search the health department when they actually need another agency, provider, hospital or emergency service.
| If you need | Do not start with | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | County health department contact form | Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. |
| Medicaid, SNAP or cash assistance | DOH-Hillsborough main clinic desk | Use the proper Florida benefits agency or official benefit portal. |
| Private medical billing dispute | Environmental Health or Vital Statistics | Contact the provider, hospital, insurer, lab or pharmacy. |
| Full divorce or court files | Health department certificate page | Use the Clerk of Court for court files and older records. |
| Driver license or DMV records | Florida Department of Health | Use Florida driver license or motor vehicle agency routes. |
For broader state-level help, see our Florida Department of Health guide. For nearby county comparisons, see Pasco County health department guide and Pinellas County health department guide.
Main Tampa office map and public health video reference
This map points to the main Tampa office. Confirm your program location first because WIC, immunizations, STI clinic and TB Center may use different addresses.
Helpful official video playlist reference
This official Florida Department of Health Hillsborough County playlist is included as a general public health reference. Use official pages above for current appointments, hours and phone numbers.
Official Hillsborough County health department links
Use these official pages before visiting, ordering records, scheduling WIC, requesting immunizations, filing complaints or relying on service hours.
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County official websiteMain county health department site for services, phone numbers, news, events and public health notices. Contact DOH-HillsboroughContact form, public records email warning and program-routing options. Official locationsFind Tampa, WIC, clinic and program locations by service filter or address. Main Health Department1105 E. Kennedy Blvd address, phone, hours, program hours and additional numbers. CertificatesBirth, death, marriage and divorce certificate order guidance through Florida Vital Statistics routes. Immunization ServicesAppointment rules, required ID/records, Sulphur Springs location and vaccine guidance. WICAppointment-only WIC service, WIC EBT support, breastfeeding support and county WIC locations. University Area STD ClinicSTI/STD clinic address, phone, hours and special closure note. Tuberculosis CenterTB Center address, phone, fax, email and official service hours. Environmental Public HealthEnvironmental Health phone, complaint form and program categories.Hillsborough County Health Department FAQ
What is the Hillsborough County Health Department phone number?
The main phone number for the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is 813-307-8000. For faster help, use the direct program numbers for WIC, immunizations, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, STI clinic, TB Center or disease reporting.
Where is the main Florida Department of Health office in Hillsborough County?
The Main Health Department is at 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5135, Tampa, FL 33675-5135.
What is the Hillsborough Vital Statistics phone number?
Vital Statistics phone is 813-307-8002. Use it for birth certificate, death certificate and vital-record guidance before ordering or visiting.
Can I walk in for immunizations in Hillsborough County?
No. The official immunization page says the Immunization Program does not provide walk-in services. Call 813-307-8077 to schedule an appointment.
Where are Hillsborough immunizations located?
Immunization services are listed at the Sulphur Springs Office, 8605 Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. Bring picture ID and previous immunization records.
What is the Hillsborough WIC appointment phone number?
Call 1-800-342-3556 for WIC appointment scheduling. The local WIC number listed on county pages is 813-307-8074.
How do I check my Florida WIC EBT balance?
Use the official WIC EBT online system or call 866-629-1095. Keep your WIC card information secure.
What is the Hillsborough STI/STD clinic phone number?
The University Area Health Center STI/STD clinic phone number is 813-307-8058. The address is 13601 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613-4427.
What is the Hillsborough TB Center phone number?
The Tuberculosis Center phone number is 813-307-8047. The address is 8515 North Mitchell Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.
How do I contact Hillsborough Environmental Health?
Environmental Public Health phone is 813-307-8059, fax is 813-272-7242, and email is Info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov. Use the official complaint form for environmental public health complaints.