With its rich history, beautiful surroundings and friendly faces, Tulsa is a great place to call home. Community spirit runs deep here and our residents take pride in taking care of their own. At THD, we’re impacting positive change through our constant pursuit of a healthier Tulsa.
Since its establishment in 1950, the Tulsa Health Department has served as the primary public health agency to more than 675,000 Tulsa County residents, including 13 municipalities and four unincorporated areas. The agency is one of two autonomous local health departments in Oklahoma, with statutory public health jurisdiction throughout Tulsa County and the City of Tulsa. THD’s mission is to protect and support Tulsa County communities in pursuit of their health goals, in order to help people meet their health goals. THD was among the first health departments in the U.S. to receive national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board.
To protect and support Tulsa County communities in pursuit of their health goals.
Tulsa County Communities will meet their health goals.
We're committed to a constant pursuit of a healthier Tulsa, and we do so by carrying out our core values:
The Tulsa City-County Board of Health acts in an advisory capacity to the THD Director of Health. The board sets public health policies and helps establish the THD annual budget. In all that they do, the board’s appointed members and the Executive Director of Health strive to safeguard and promote the health of the people they serve.
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Appointed By: City of Tulsa
Initially Appointed: July 2015
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2027
Profession: Family Medicine Practitioner at OSU Center for Health Sciences
Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2027
Initially Appointed: October 2021
Profession: Oklahoma State University Medical Center Chief of Staff
Appointed by: Tulsa County
Initially Appointed: April 2020
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2026
Profession: Partner & Financial Planner, Pinnacle Investment Advisors
Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2030
Initially Appointed: July 2024
Profession: Child Psychiatrist
Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2027
Initially Appointed: October 2021
Profession: Utica Park Clinic Chief Medical Officer
Appointed by: Tulsa County
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2029
Initially Appointed: July 2017
Profession: Veterinarian
Appointed by: Tulsa County
Initially Appointed: February 2017
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2029
Profession: Retired Chief Strategy Officer at Ascension St. John, Adjunct Faculty, OU Hudson College of Public Health
Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Initially Appointed: July 2019
Current Term Expires: May 1, 2031
Profession: City of Tulsa Deputy Mayor
Download 2025 Meeting Schedule here
There are no scheduled meetings in March, July or December.
You can view an archive of Board Health Meetings here.
Contact THD’s Public Information Officer at communications@tulsa-health.org or call 918-595-4402. View the latest news and information from the Tulsa Health Department.
We have 9 locations across Tulsa County that offer a variety of services to help you and your family stay healthy.
