All Tulsa Health Department locations are closed Thurs-Fri, Dec 25-26th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Mon, Dec 29th at 8:00 a.m.

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ABOUT YOUR TULSA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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.

WHO WE ARE

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.

Mission

To protect and support Tulsa County communities in pursuit of their health goals.

Vision

Tulsa County Communities will meet their health goals.

Values

We're committed to a constant pursuit of a healthier Tulsa, and we do so by carrying out our core values:

We believe in the value of every person.
We believe every person must be treated equally with dignity and respect.
We believe in giving people resources and opportunities to make informed and healthy choices.
We believe people deserve honesty and trustworthiness in all we do.
We believe every person will experience our services in a safe, caring, trauma-informed and confidential manner.

Behaviors

We provide resources and opportunities for people to achieve their health goals.
We strive to provide Tulsa County communities with the conditions and resources to experience their health goals.
We recognize and respect community strengths and cultural differences.
We foster access to health by striving to reduce health disparities.
We actively foster collaboration and engage in partnerships to make Tulsa County a healthier community.
We partner with businesses, organizations, community members, tribes and government agencies. Our partnerships maximize the impact of activities that improve health.
We invite and include feedback and ideas from community representatives in our work. Their contributions help us maximize the positive impact of activities that improve health.
We are accountable to each other and the people we serve.
We treat each other and those we serve with dignity, respect, kindness and empathy.
We encourage innovation and creativity.
We rely on the best available data and research to find practical solutions to problems.
We manage our resources wisely and strategically.
We operate with open communication, timeliness, efficiency and continuous quality improvement.

Directors / Board of Health

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.

Bruce Dart, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Public Health Experience:

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department / Lincoln, NE / Director
City of Independence Health Department / Independence, MO / Director
Grand Island/Hall County Health Department / Grand Island, NE / Director
Douglas County Health Department / Omaha, NE / Laboratory Scientist / Health Inspector / Epidemiologist / Supervisor / Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program / Health Nuisance Program

Current and Previous Professional Memberships and Affiliations:

National Association of County and City Health Officials / Past Board of Directors / Past Board President
Public Health Association of Nebraska / President
University of Oklahoma College of Public Health / Professor
MyHealth Access Network / Analytics Committee / Chairperson
Public Health Accreditation Board / Board Member
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee to the Director / State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Workgroup / Member

Contact Information:

Email: bdart@tulsa-health.org

Mike Jones, D.V.M.
Chair

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: Tulsa County
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2029
Initially Appointed: July 2017
Profession: Veterinarian

Jana Bingman, M.D.
Vice-Chair

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2030
Initially Appointed: July 2024
Profession: Child Psychiatrist

Aimee Boyer, J.D., CFP
Treasurer

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: Tulsa County
Initially Appointed: April 2020
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2026
Profession: Partner & Financial Planner, Pinnacle Investment Advisors

Jeffrey Galles, D.O.

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2027
Initially Appointed: October 2021
Profession: Utica Park Clinic Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Regina Lewis, D.O.

Board of Health Member

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

Ann Paul, DrPH, M.P.H.

Board of Health Member

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

Krystal S. Reyes, MPA

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: City of Tulsa
Initially Appointed: July 2019
Current Term Expires: May 1, 2031
Profession: City of Tulsa Deputy Mayor

Currently Vacant

Board of Health Member

To be appointed by: City of Tulsa
Current Term Expires:
Initially Appointed:
Profession:

Mike Stout, Ph.D.

Board of Health Member

Appointed by: Tulsa County
Current Term Expires: July 31, 2030
Initially Appointed: July 2018
Profession: Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University and City of Tulsa Deputy City Auditor

Board of Health Meetings & Archives

2026 Board of Health Meetings & Agendas

Download 2026 Meeting Schedule here

Wed, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. at James O. Goodwin Health Center, Rm 200
Wed, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. at North Regional Health and Wellness Center, Rm 208
Wed, April 15at 6:00 p.m. at James O. Goodwin Health Center, Rm 200
Wed, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at North Regional Health and Wellness Center, Rm 208
Wed, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. at James O. Goodwin Health Center, Rm 200
Wed, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at North Regional Health and Wellness Center, Rm 208
Wed, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at James O. Goodwin Health Center, Rm 200
October Tri-Board meeting with THD, OSDH and OCCHD TBA
Wed, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. at North Regional Health and Wellness Center, Rm 208

There are no scheduled meetings in March, July or December.

Board of Health Archives

You can view an archive of Board Health Meetings here.

PRESS ROOM

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.

Health Fair Requests

Request a public health professional to attend your next health fair.

Speaker's Bureau

Request a public health professional to speak at your next community, organization or corporate meeting.

Request a COVID-19/Flu Clinic

THD works with community partners to accommodate requests for a COVID-19/Flu clinic onsite at your business or organization.

Tours and Special Presentations

THD occasionally receives requests for private tours of our facilities, special presentations at a THD location, and interviews with staff members for research purposes.

Facility Rental

This space is for you. Whether you’re planning a meeting, class or community event, the Tulsa Health Department offers spaces designed to support your next big moment to gather, grow and connect.