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About Health and Human Services Department

Everyday in every part of our community, public health protects Austin and Travis County residents from infectious diseases and environmental threats and educates us about the benefits of healthful behaviors in avoiding chronic diseases.

Public health surveillance in both human and animal populations as well as preparedness programs plays a key role in emergency response to natural disasters such as hurricanes or a potential pandemic flu event.

We hope you find our website a useful resource for learning more about our programs and services.

Organizational Chart of the department.