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A health department or health ministry is a part of government which focuses on issues related to the general health of the citizenry. Subnational entities, such as states, counties and cities, often also operate a health department of their own. Health departments perform food inspections and other health related inspections (the person who performs this job is often called a public health inspector), vaccination programs, free STD and HIV tests, tobacco enforcement and cessation programs, and other medical assistance programs. Health departments also compile statistics about health issues of their area. In 1986, several of the worlds' national health departments met to establish an international guideline by which health departments operate. The meeting was in Ottawa, Canada, and hence the guidelines established are known as the Ottawa Charter. The Ottawa Charter was designed to ‘achieve Health for All’.
"Health department" can also refer to a university health department.
Usage examples of "health department".
I'm not going to run myself into the ground trying to get somebody at the health department or the CDC to listen.
With a stern order given, the health department representative felt as though he had done his duty to his profession and his country.
The Sudanese health department could have his visa lifted in minutes, and then who would treat his patients?
To get Louis out, he would be hospitalized on some fraudulent diagnosis, for which Berel says he has the necessary connections in the Health Department.
Although burdensome, White Castle sought to comply with all health department mandates and, as a result, usually earned the highest possible ratings.
I promise that I'll call the health department this morning for you.
Since the early 2040s, the World Health Department had advised anyone over 80 years of age to wear a Life-Monitor at all times, and to keep an Emergency Care Machine in all sleeping quarters.
The following is a list of the New York City Health Department Centers.