About Us
Leading our communities to a healthier future.
We are here to help our Denton County friends and neighbors on your journey to health and wellness-and we start with helping you find the information you need. We hope this site connects you to the services you’re looking for whether it’s a doctor, immunizations, information about diseases, or permits for environmental services, we’re here to help. Thanks for visiting!
Matt Richardson, DrPH, MPH
Director, Denton County Public Health
About Denton County Public Health
Denton County Public Health promotes and preserves sustainable community health through exceptional education, compassionate care, and quality service. We provide preventive public health services by:
- Assuring disease surveillance and working to prevent the spread of disease
- Preparing and responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery efforts
- Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors
- Protecting against environmental hazards
Our highly-skilled, educated, and compassionate staff consists of:
- Administrators
- Bilingual Support Personnel
- Certified Health Educators
- Epidemiologists
- Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Medical Examiners
- Nutritionists
- Physicians
- Preparedness Coordinators
- Registered Nurses
- Social Workers
Partner Organizations
We partner with many other organizations such as school districts, city parks, and recreation departments, TWU, UNT, and EMS, to provide a healthy social and physical environment. Recent Denton County Public Health (DCPH) efforts to improve public health have received state and national recognition:
- 2019 - Project Public Health Ready Accredited
- 2019 - County Health Rankings, Number 2 in Texas
- 2018 - County Health Rankings, Number 1 in Texas
- 2017 - Texas Department of State Health Services, Denton County PHEP, For Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Preparedness
- 2016 - Texas Association of Counties, 2016 Best Practices Award
Existing Health Trends
For a summary of existing health trends in Denton County, please see the 2017 Community Health Assessment (PDF). This document serves as a foundation of quality health data for partners with stakeholders and residents to lead Denton County to a healthier future.
Community Health Improvement Plan
DCPH has partnered with residents and community members to create the 2018 to 2020 Community Health Improvement Plan (PDF). This plan outlines goals and objectives to address areas of health concern and collectively improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and the community
Provide feedback on our online survey on the 2018 to 2020 Community Health Improvement Plan, or email DCPH with any additional feedback or questions.