The Health Department provides services and programs to minimize the risk of illness and injury to the general population, enhances access to health care and protects the environmental integrity of the city.

For Immunizations and Travel Vaccines please see Public Health Clinic.

Child Care Center Ordinance: The City of Garland adopted Ordinance #6395 effective April 20, 2010 that governs Child Care Centers. More information can be found on the Child Care Center Ordinance.

Seasonal Flu Information: The Garland Health Department is working in conjunction with the Dallas County Health & Human Services Department and other agencies to provide surveillance, prevention and control measures throughout the flu season.

2012 Food Excellence Award Winners Announced

The City of Garland Health Department is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Food Sanitation Excellence Awards. These winners scored in the top five percent of their class on unannounced food service inspections during the previous year. In addition to receiving an award certificate to display for one year, each establishment will have its annual permit fee (from $200 to $400) waived for 2013. View the entire list of restaurant inspection scores.