We connect uninsured women to receive free mammograms, help for persons with Type-2 Diabetes with free resources, and hosts free low-impact group exercise sessions.

Preventing disease & fostering a culture for healthy environments through education, collaboration, inspection & investigations.  Services include: Retail Food, Commercial Aquatic Facility & Licensed Care Facility Inspections & Investigations of unsanitary Public Nuisances. 

Low-cost vaccines for kids and adults from anywhere in East Texas, compliance assessments for school clinics, and vaccination clinics at businesses and community events

The WIC program provides pregnant women, children under 5, and parents with children under 5 with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food options.

The Center for Health Living provides educational resources for citizens with chronic health conditions and connects them with free and low-cost  primary medical care resources.

Our staff can assist individuals who were born outside of Smith County, process birth certificates for anyone born in the City of Tyler, process death certificates for immediate family members who died within the City of Tyler.

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Department (PHEP) works with local agencies to prepare responses for disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and emergency situations.

The Northeast Texas Regional Laboratory provides medical testing for diseases to clinics and hospitals in over 37 counties. We also provide environmental laboratory tests for dairy samples and for municipal water.