Important identity check: this guide is for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, also called DOH-Miami-Dade. It is not the Miami-Dade County government office, not Jackson Health, not a private clinic, and not the Florida Department of Children and Families benefits office. For medical emergencies, call 911.
Miami-Dade County Health Department: Services, Phone Numbers, Certificates and Clinic Locations
This 2026 guide helps Miami-Dade residents quickly reach the right Florida Department of Health service. Use it for the main DOH-Miami-Dade phone number, Health District Center address, immunization appointments, WIC, birth and death certificates, family planning, STI testing, TB control, refugee health, disease reporting, environmental health, septic permits, sanitary nuisance complaints, beach monitoring and official location routing.
This article is written for residents and visitors in Miami-Dade County, Florida, including Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Homestead, Florida City, Doral, North Miami, Aventura, Kendall, Coral Gables, Sweetwater, Cutler Bay, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, South Miami, West Perrine, Little Haiti and surrounding communities. The official DOH-Miami-Dade website lists the main county health department number as 305-324-2400 and the clinical services number as 305-575-3800.
- Agency
- Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, also called DOH-Miami-Dade
- Official website
- https://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/
- Main contact
- 305-324-2400; email listed on official pages: MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov
- Health District Center
- 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125; phone: 305-575-3800
- Health District hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:40 PM. Saturday and Sunday closed.
- Core clinical numbers
- Immunizations 786-845-0550; Family Planning 305-575-3800; TB Control and Prevention 305-575-5409; STI/STDs 305-575-5423; Vital Records 305-575-5030.
- WIC
- WIC appointments 786-336-1300; breastfeeding helpline 786-336-1336. WIC services are by appointment only.
- Disease reporting
- Reportable disease and condition routing: 305-470-5660.
- Environmental health
- Environmental Health 305-623-3500; sanitary nuisance complaints 305-623-3500; septic and onsite sewage 786-654-6620.
- Emergency
- For medical emergencies that need immediate assistance, call 911.
Quick answer for Miami-Dade residents
The Miami-Dade County Health Department most people search for is officially the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. Its official site is MiamiDade.FloridaHealth.gov. The general DOH-Miami-Dade contact number is 305-324-2400, but that number is not always the fastest route. For clinical services at the Health District Center, use 305-575-3800. For immunization appointments, use 786-845-0550. For WIC appointments, use 786-336-1300. For reportable disease guidance, use 305-470-5660. For Environmental Health, use 305-623-3500.
The department serves a very large county, so the correct location matters. Birth and death certificates can be handled at Downtown, North Dade or West Perrine locations, while WIC, family planning, TB, immunizations, STI services and refugee health may route through different health centers. Environmental public health services, such as food hygiene, sanitary nuisance complaints, swimming pools, biomedical waste, septic systems, tattooing and body piercing, have separate program pages and phone routes.
Do not send sensitive personal information through the general contact form or email unless an official program specifically tells you to. The official contact page warns that Florida has broad public-records rules and written communications about state business may be public records. For clinic, certificate or private health questions, call the right program first.
Miami-Dade County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use this routing table before calling. It is built around the official DOH-Miami-Dade service pages and location pages. In a county this large, starting with the right program saves time.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say or prepare |
|---|---|---|
| General DOH-Miami-Dade question | 305-324-2400 | Say the service you need first: certificates, immunizations, WIC, environmental health, disease reporting or a location question. |
| Clinical services and Health District Center | 305-575-3800 | Use for Health District clinical routing, family planning and general clinical services. |
| Immunizations | 786-845-0550 | Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing services. |
| Vital Records at Health District | 305-575-5030 | Use for birth and death certificate questions at the Health District Center. |
| WIC appointments | 786-336-1300 | WIC services are by appointment only. Ask about TeleWIC and documents needed for eligibility. |
| WIC breastfeeding support | 786-336-1336 | Call for breastfeeding helpline or peer counseling support. |
| TB Control and Prevention | 305-575-5409 | Ask about TB clinic, testing, treatment, civil surgeon or provider guidance as applicable. |
| Sexually transmitted diseases | 305-575-5423 | Ask about appointment, testing, treatment, privacy and payment or eligibility rules. |
| Reportable diseases and conditions | 305-470-5660 | Health care providers and labs should use official disease reporting forms and program guidance. |
| Environmental Health | 305-623-3500 | Use for sanitary nuisance, food hygiene, pools, biomedical waste, group care, tattooing, tanning and similar environmental programs. |
| Onsite sewage and septic systems | 786-654-6620 | Have property address, permit issue, inspection need or contractor details ready. |
| Medical emergency | 911 | Do not wait for a routine program callback when immediate medical help is needed. |
Main Miami-Dade health department locations and what they handle
Miami-Dade residents often lose time by going to the wrong location. The Health District Center is the most important public-health location for many clinical and certificate tasks, but it is not the only DOH location in the county. North Dade vital records, Little Haiti, West Perrine and Homestead or Florida City locations serve specific purposes.
| Location | Address and phone | Key services and hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health District Center | 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125; 305-575-3800 | Birth and death certificates, family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs and tuberculosis. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:40 PM. |
| North Dade Vital Records | 18680 NW 67th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33015; 305-628-7230 | Vital records location. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. |
| Little Haiti Health Center | 300 NE 80th Terrace, Miami, FL 33138; 305-795-2100 | WIC location, with additional listed appointment lines for family planning, TB, immunizations, WIC and breastfeeding. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. |
| West Perrine Health Center | 18255 Homestead Ave., Miami, FL 33157; 305-234-5400 | Family planning, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, STI/STDs, tuberculosis and WIC. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. |
| Homestead / Florida City | 1600 NW 6th Court, Bldg. B, Homestead, FL 33034; 305-242-2443 | Family planning and prenatal care. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. |
If you need a certificate, start with the certificate pages and choose Downtown, North Dade or West Perrine. If you need WIC, call 786-336-1300 before going to a WIC location. If you need immunizations, call 786-845-0550 and ask which location has the correct service and appointment availability.
Health District Center map
The Health District Center is a central DOH-Miami-Dade location for birth and death certificates, family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs and tuberculosis. Use the map below for the Health District Center at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125.
Before you go to Health District
- Call first if you need an appointment-based service.
- Bring photo ID for certificates and many clinic services.
- Bring all immunization records if you need vaccines.
- Bring insurance, Medicaid, program paperwork or prior clinic records if relevant.
- Check whether your service is available at Health District or another DOH location.
When to choose another location
- Use North Dade Vital Records if Hialeah is closer for certificate service.
- Use West Perrine for South Dade clinical and WIC-related routing.
- Use Homestead / Florida City for family planning and prenatal care routing in that area.
- Use Environmental Health program pages for septic, nuisance, pools, biomedical waste or food hygiene.
Immunizations in Miami-Dade County
For immunizations through DOH-Miami-Dade, the official immunizations page says to call 786-845-0550 to schedule an appointment. It also tells visitors to bring a picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing services. That instruction is not optional. Without prior records, clinic staff may not be able to confirm what is needed, what is already complete or what can be safely given that day.
Miami-Dade families should not wait until the last week before school starts. A missing vaccine record, new-student requirement, daycare form, college record, immigration medical record or work requirement can take more than one call to solve. If your child is entering school, moving from another state or coming from another country, gather records early.
| Immunization need | Best action | What to bring |
|---|---|---|
| School or childcare vaccines | Call 786-845-0550 and ask for an immunization appointment. | Picture ID, all previous immunization records, school forms and parent or guardian information. |
| Adult vaccines | Ask which vaccines are available and whether another provider or pharmacy may be needed. | Picture ID, vaccine history, insurance information and any provider recommendation. |
| Travel or immigration-related records | Call ahead and explain the deadline and document type. | All vaccine records, identity documents and any form from the requesting agency. |
| Missing vaccine records | Ask whether records can be found through Florida SHOTS or prior provider records. | Prior provider names, dates, school records, pharmacy records and previous addresses if helpful. |
How to avoid a failed vaccine visit
- Call the immunization line first. Use 786-845-0550 instead of walking in without knowing the location or schedule.
- Collect all prior records. Bring paper records, school copies, pharmacy records, foreign vaccine records or provider printouts.
- Tell staff your deadline. School, college, work, travel and immigration deadlines create different urgency.
- Ask what ID is required. The official page says picture ID is needed.
- Keep the updated record. After the visit, save a copy for school, work, travel and future medical care.
WIC, TeleWIC and breastfeeding help
The Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC, supports eligible families with healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals. DOH-Miami-Dade lists 786-336-1300 for WIC appointments and 786-336-1336 for the breastfeeding helpline. WIC services are available by appointment only.
Miami-Dade families can also use TeleWIC. The official TeleWIC page explains that WIC agents can help make or reschedule WIC appointments by phone. WIC clients can use the Florida WIC App to see future appointments, WIC food benefits, upload documents, scan food items to check whether they are WIC-approved and find WIC-approved stores and centers.
Who should ask about WIC
- Pregnant people.
- Postpartum women.
- Breastfeeding moms.
- Infants.
- Children under age five.
- Dads, grandparents, foster parents or caregivers applying for children in their care.
WIC preparation checklist
- Call 786-336-1300 for appointment routing.
- Ask what proof of income, residence and identity is needed.
- Bring the child, infant or woman applying when required.
- Use the Florida WIC App to upload documents if instructed.
- Call 786-336-1336 for breastfeeding support.
The official WIC guidance says people who receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF are already income-eligible for WIC. That does not mean you are automatically enrolled. You still need the WIC appointment and certification process.
Birth and death certificates in Miami-Dade County
Florida birth certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. DOH-Miami-Dade says Florida birth certificates are available for births in Florida as far back as 1930. Orders may be placed online through VitalChek, by mail or in person. VitalChek is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health, but VitalChek fees may differ from fees charged when ordering directly through a local health department office.
Death certificates are available for deaths occurring in Florida from 2009 to present through the local process. Death certificates before 2009 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek. For cause-of-death information, the official death certificate page says you must be a family member or legal representative.
| Certificate service | Miami-Dade official details | Fee or document note |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Florida births from 1930 to present; online, mail or in-person ordering. | $20 birth certificate; $16 additional certificate; $10 rush; $3 protective sheath. |
| Death certificate | Florida deaths from 2009 to present through Miami-Dade local route; earlier deaths through Jacksonville or VitalChek. | $20 death certificate; $16 additional certificate; $10 rush; $3 protective sheath. |
| Marriage certificate | Florida marriages after June 6, 1927 can be issued through the state certificate process. | Marriage certificates before June 6, 1927 are obtained from the Clerk of Court where the marriage license was issued. |
| Divorce certificate | Florida divorces after June 6, 1927 can be issued through the state certificate process. | Divorce certificates before June 6, 1927 are obtained from the Clerk of Court where the divorce was granted. |
Where to go for certificates
The certificate pages say birth and death certificate service is available at Downtown, North Dade and West Perrine locations, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no appointment needed. Confirm the current location details before visiting because Miami-Dade has multiple DOH service sites.
Downtown / Health District
1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125. Vital Records additional number: 305-575-5030. This location also handles several clinical services.
North Dade Vital Records
18680 NW 67th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33015. Phone listed: 305-628-7230. Hours listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
West Perrine
18255 Homestead Ave., Miami, FL 33157. Vital Records additional number listed: 305-278-1046. Also routes WIC, immunizations, STI/STDs and TB.
Family planning, STI/STDs, TB, refugee health and laboratory services
Clinical and Nutrition Services include immunizations, laboratory services, preventive services, refugee health services, school health and WIC. The Health District Center lists family planning, immunizations, laboratory, refugee health assessment, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis control and prevention, civil surgeon routing and birth/death certificates.
Family planning appointment routing is listed as 305-575-3800. STI/STDs at the Health District Center list 305-575-5423. TB Control and Prevention lists 305-575-5409. The Refugee Health Program lists 305-643-7300. Laboratory routing at the Health District Center lists 305-575-5036. These are not interchangeable services. When you call, name the exact service first.
| Clinical service | Phone or location detail | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Family planning | 305-575-3800; also listed at Health District, West Perrine and Homestead / Florida City. | Ask about appointment availability, required ID, insurance or payment policy before visiting. |
| STI/STDs | 305-575-5423 at Health District; West Perrine also lists STI/STDs services. | Ask about testing, treatment, confidentiality, eligibility and whether an appointment is required. |
| Tuberculosis | 305-575-5409; Health District and West Perrine list tuberculosis services. | If a school, employer or immigration-related process requires TB documentation, explain the form and deadline. |
| Refugee health | 305-643-7300; Health District lists Refugee Health Assessment. | Bring immigration, health, vaccine and identity records requested by the program. |
| Laboratory services | 305-575-5036 at Health District. | Ask whether a provider order, appointment or specific collection time is needed. |
Reportable diseases, rabies, mosquito-borne disease and public health reporting
DOH-Miami-Dade is responsible for surveillance of reportable communicable diseases other than TB, STD and HIV/AIDS. The official infectious disease pages include disease control, hepatitis, influenza surveillance, lead poisoning prevention, mosquito-borne diseases, rabies and report-a-disease routes. The Disease Control number is 305-470-5660.
Health care providers and laboratories should use the official reporting information for reportable conditions. Residents should not use a general contact form for urgent medical symptoms. If someone is seriously ill, has trouble breathing, has a severe allergic reaction, is unconscious, has a severe wound or needs immediate medical care, call 911.
For medical emergencies, call 911. The health department is not an emergency room. Disease reporting, rabies guidance and public health surveillance are important, but they do not replace immediate medical care when a person is in danger.
How to report a public health disease concern clearly
- Use the correct disease reporting route. Call 305-470-5660 or use official reportable disease forms if you are a provider or lab.
- State the disease or exposure first. Be specific: rabies exposure, mosquito-borne disease concern, hepatitis, enteric illness or other reportable condition.
- Give dates and locations. Public health investigation depends on timing, place and possible contacts.
- Protect confidential information. Do not send sensitive details through a general form unless an official program instructs you.
- Use emergency care when needed. Reporting a disease is not the same as treating an emergency.
Environmental Public Health in Miami-Dade County
Environmental Public Health covers services that protect residents and visitors from environmental risks. The official Environmental Public Health menu includes beach monitoring, biomedical waste, body piercing, drinking water, food hygiene, group care, indoor air quality, migrant farmworker housing, mobile home parks, onsite sewage tanks and disposal systems, sanitary nuisances, swimming pools and spas, tanning and tattooing.
The Environmental Health phone listed across program pages is 305-623-3500. Sanitary nuisance complaints also route to 305-623-3500. Biomedical waste questions list 305-623-3505 or 305-623-3509, with email MiamiDadeEH@FLHealth.gov. Onsite sewage tanks and disposal systems list 786-654-6620 and fax 305-623-3645.
Sanitary nuisances
Call 305-623-3500 if you have a concern about a possible sanitary nuisance. Examples include untreated or improperly treated human waste, garbage, offal, dead animals, dangerous waste materials, harmful odors, improperly maintained septic tanks or filthy animal-slaughter conditions.
Septic systems
Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, often called septic systems, are handled through permitting and inspection. For Miami-Dade septic questions, use 786-654-6620.
Pools and spas
Public pools, spas, wading pools, interactive water features and special purpose pools require sanitation and safety standards, operating permits and inspections.
| Environmental need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food hygiene or food establishment issue | Environmental Public Health / Food Hygiene | Business name, address, date, time, receipt if available and specific food safety concern. |
| Sanitary nuisance complaint | 305-623-3500 | Exact address, description, dates, photos if available and whether there is sewage, garbage, odors, pests or unsafe waste. |
| Biomedical waste | 305-623-3505 or 305-623-3509 | Facility type, permit status, waste handling concern or sharps disposal question. |
| Onsite sewage / septic | 786-654-6620 | Property address, permit issue, inspection need, repair details or contractor information. |
| Swimming pools and spas | Environmental Public Health pool program | Facility name, permit issue, inspection concern, plan review question or complaint details. |
Beach water advisories and Miami-Dade coastal health
Miami-Dade has coastal beaches and public water-quality advisories can change quickly. DOH-Miami-Dade posts county news about beach water quality health advisories, including advisories and lifts when testing shows acceptable levels. The department also points residents to Florida Healthy Beaches test results. If you are planning a beach visit, do not rely on an old article or social media screenshot. Check current DOH-Miami-Dade news and official Florida beach water quality results before swimming after an advisory.
This is especially important for families with young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems and anyone with open cuts or skin infections. A lifted advisory means tests have improved for that advisory location, not that every beach has the same result. Always check the exact beach location and date.
For current beach water health advisories, use official DOH-Miami-Dade news and Florida Healthy Beaches resources. Advisory status can change after new samples, so old search results are weak evidence.
What DOH-Miami-Dade does not handle
DOH-Miami-Dade is a public health agency, but it is not every government service. Here are common wrong turns.
| If you need | Do not assume | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | A health department phone call is fast enough. | Call 911 or go to emergency care. |
| SNAP, TANF, Medicaid eligibility or public benefits | DOH-Miami-Dade is the benefits office. | Use the appropriate Florida benefits agency or official ACCESS route. |
| Hospital or private doctor records | The health department stores all local medical records. | Contact the provider, hospital, clinic or records custodian that created the record. |
| Marriage license or divorce case record before state certificate eligibility dates | DOH has every older marriage or divorce record. | Use the Clerk of Court where the marriage license was issued or divorce was granted for older records. |
| Another Florida county health department | Miami-Dade can handle that county’s local service. | Use the Florida Department of Health page for the county where the service, event or property is located. |
Official DOH-Miami-Dade links
Use these official links before visiting, paying, mailing a certificate request, reporting a disease or using a program phone number.
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Miami-Dade County Health Department FAQ
What is the Miami-Dade County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County number is 305-324-2400. For clinical services at the Health District Center, use 305-575-3800. For immunizations, call 786-845-0550. For WIC appointments, call 786-336-1300.
Where is the Health District Center?
The Health District Center is at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125. The phone number is 305-575-3800, and the official location page lists hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM.
How do I schedule immunizations in Miami-Dade?
Call 786-845-0550 to schedule an immunization appointment. Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing services.
What number do I call for WIC in Miami-Dade County?
Call 786-336-1300 for WIC appointments. For breastfeeding support, call 786-336-1336. WIC services are available by appointment only.
How do I get a Florida birth certificate in Miami-Dade?
Florida birth certificates from 1930 to present can be ordered online through VitalChek, by mail or in person. For in-person service, the official certificate page says to visit Downtown, North Dade or West Perrine locations Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no appointment needed.
How much is a birth certificate in Miami-Dade County?
The official Miami-Dade birth certificate page lists $20 for a birth certificate, $16 for additional certificates, $10 for rush and $3 for a certificate protective sheath.
How do I get a Florida death certificate in Miami-Dade?
Florida death certificates are available for deaths occurring in Florida from 2009 to present through the local route. Deaths before 2009 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.
What is the Miami-Dade disease reporting number?
The Disease Control number for reportable disease and condition routing is 305-470-5660. Health care providers and laboratories should use the official reportable disease forms and instructions.
What is the Environmental Health phone number?
Environmental Health in Miami-Dade lists 305-623-3500. Sanitary nuisance complaints also use 305-623-3500. Onsite sewage and septic systems list 786-654-6620.
Where do I report a sanitary nuisance?
Call 305-623-3500 if you have a concern about a possible sanitary nuisance. Prepare the exact address, dates, photos if available and a clear description of sewage, garbage, pests, odors, unsafe waste or other public health concerns.
Does DOH-Miami-Dade handle septic systems?
Yes. Onsite sewage tanks and disposal systems, commonly called septic systems, are handled through permitting and inspection. The official Miami-Dade onsite sewage page lists 786-654-6620.
Is DOH-Miami-Dade the same as Miami-Dade County government?
No. DOH-Miami-Dade is the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. It coordinates public health services, but it is not the same as every Miami-Dade County government department, benefits office, hospital or private medical provider.
Can I send private medical information through the contact form?
Be careful. The official contact page warns that Florida has a broad public-records law and written communication to or from state officials regarding state business may be public records. For sensitive clinic or certificate questions, call the correct program first.