Tulsa Health Department

What Tulsa Health Department does

Tulsa Health Department (THD) is a government public health agency established in 1950 that serves as the primary public health authority for Tulsa County, Oklahoma, covering 675,000+ residents across 13 municipalities and four unincorporated areas. It is one of only two autonomous local health departments in Oklahoma and was among the first in the United States to receive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in 2013, with reaccreditation in 2019. Operations are delivered through 9 physical clinic and health center locations spanning Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Sand Springs, plus a mobile clinic that travels countywide. The agency is governed by the Tulsa City-County Board of Health under Executive Director Dr. Bruce Dart, Ph.D.

THD delivers a broad portfolio of public health services organized into three core categories: permits and inspections (food service establishments, housing, public swimming pools, lodging, environmental services), clinical and family health services (immunizations, STD/TB/HIV testing, WIC nutrition support, family planning, child and teen health), and community health programs (school health in 50+ elementary schools, Healthy Start maternal/child program with 110-member consortium, substance abuse prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, safe and healthy homes, and a Community Health Improvement Plan). Technology infrastructure consists of standard public health information management systems covering data collection, disease surveillance, restaurant inspection tracking, and vital records management; there are no disclosed proprietary AI/ML systems or advanced technology platforms.

THD's revenue model is government appropriations-based, drawing from ad valorem taxes, permits and license fees, and federal, state, and local grants. The FY 2026-2027 proposed budget is $44.6 million. Most clinical and community services are provided at no direct cost to residents; fee-based services are limited to regulatory permits and certifications — Food Handler Permit ($20, 3-year validity), Manager's Certification ($25, 5-year validity), and Pool Operator Permit Training ($40 per person, 5-year certification). The agency maintains approximately 335-350 employees across 34 program areas, with key partnerships including Tulsa Public Schools, the Indian Health Care Resource Center, HUD, CDC, OSDH, and Ascension St. John.

Name

Tulsa Health Department

Legal name

Tulsa Health Department

Website

https://tulsa-health.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tulsa Health Department is a government public health agency serving 675,000+ Tulsa County residents through 9 clinic locations and a mobile unit, delivering inspections, permits, clinical services, and community health programs since 1950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK), Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Environmental health inspections
• Immunization services
• Food safety permits
• Maternal child health

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: THD operates as a government agency funded primarily through ad valorem taxes, permits, miscellaneous income, local grants, state grants, and federal grants. The FY 2026-2027 proposed budget is $44.6 million.
2. Permit and License Fees: Revenue from various health permits including food handler permits, manager certifications, and pool operator permits. These are regulatory fees for service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tulsa Health Department is a government public health agency that delivers clinical services (immunizations, STD/TB/HIV testing, family planning, WIC nutrition), environmental health inspections (food service, housing, swimming pools, lodging), regulatory permits and certifications (food handler, pool operator, manager certification), vital records (birth/death certificates), and community health programs (School Health, Healthy Start, substance abuse prevention) to 675,000+ Tulsa County residents through 9 clinic locations and a mobile clinic.

Product overview

Tulsa Health Department (THD) operates as a government public health agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of community health services rather than a unified software product. The department offers environmental health inspections (food service establishments, housing, swimming pools), clinical services (immunizations, STD/TB/HIV testing, family planning, WIC), community health programs (school health, Healthy Start, substance abuse prevention), and regulatory services (permits, licenses, birth/death records). Key service modules include Food Handler Permit training and certification, restaurant inspections with priority-based frequency, housing inspections enforcing Title 55 Property Maintenance Code, pool operator training, and mobile clinic services. THD also provides data and statistics services, pest control including mosquito management, and operates 9 clinic locations across Tulsa County serving over 675,000 residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Handler Permits Food safety training and permits for food service employees, with online training classes available in multiple languages. Permits cost $20 and are valid for 3 years. Volunteer permits for non-profit groups are free.
• Food Service Industry Inspections Routine inspections of food service establishments including restaurants, with priority ratings (High/Medium/Low) determining inspection frequency. Available to food service operators across Tulsa County.
• Housing Inspections Inspection services for existing structures to ensure minimum building standards for occupancy, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and safety compliance under the Title 55 Property Maintenance Code.
• Public Swimming Pool Inspections Inspection and certification services for commercial pools in Tulsa and Broken Arrow.
• Pool Operator Permit Training Five-year certification training for pool operators covering circulation systems, sanitizers, water balance, and chemical safety. Costs $40 per person, paid in advance.
• Manager's Certification ANSI-accredited food protection manager certification program registration and management for Tulsa County food service managers. Nonrefundable fee is $25; certificate expires five years from date of issuance.
• Lead Hazard Control Program HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying homes with children under 6 in Tulsa County.
• Meth Lab Property Assessment Guidance and assessment services for properties contaminated by drug labs, determining proper decontamination status.
• Immunizations and Vaccines Vaccination services including COVID-19 vaccine, childhood immunizations, and adult vaccines available to Tulsa County residents at no direct cost.
• STD, TB, and HIV/AIDS Testing Confidential and affordable sexually transmitted infection, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS testing and case management services available to Tulsa County residents.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Federal nutrition assistance program providing food, health screening, and education for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5, delivered across multiple WIC clinic locations in Tulsa County.
• Adult Health and Family Planning Health services and family planning resources for adults, including 3,284 family planning visits in FY 2023-2024.
• Child Health and Guidance Health services and guidance for children including developmental screening and wellness services.
• Teen Health Services Health services tailored for adolescents including reproductive health and wellness programs.
• THD Mobile Clinic Mobile healthcare unit providing free medical services including vaccines, screenings, and health education throughout Tulsa County neighborhoods, schools, and community centers with no appointment required.
• School Health Program Health education program reaching over 50 elementary schools and 60,000+ students annually with health and physical education lessons aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards.
• Healthy Start Program Maternal and infant health program providing case management, clinical services, group education, and fatherhood programs for pregnant women and families, with a 250 new pregnant client enrollment target and 45-50 case manager caseloads.
• Substance Abuse Prevention Community programs focused on preventing substance abuse through education and outreach.
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention Educational programs aimed at preventing teen pregnancy.
• Birth and Death Records Official vital records services for birth and death certificates.
• Environmental Health Services Environmental health services including water quality testing, burning variances, asbestos removal permits, underground storage tank management, and mosquito/pest complaint response.
• Pest Control Services Public health pest control services including mosquito control to prevent diseases like West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease.
• Food Recall Services Public safety service for managing and communicating food recall information.
• Safe and Healthy Homes Program addressing housing-related health hazards including lead, mold, and general safety in homes.
• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Collaborative community health planning initiative addressing stress/mental health, chronic disease, and affordable housing.
• Foodborne Illness Complaint Investigation Investigation services for complaints of foodborne illness related to food establishments in Tulsa County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6% increase in patients served year-over-year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ascension St. John Health Equity InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHD received a $207,832 grant from Ascension St. John Health Equity Initiative to support Community Health Program operations from January through December 2025.
• Tulsa Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on tuberculosis case management and school health programs. Partnership enabled early detection and rapid testing response.
• Oklahoma Public Health AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership for continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Indian Health Care Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Healthy Start program for maternal and child health outreach and enrollment services.
• Pediatric ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished relationships for outreach and referral to Healthy Start program services.
• HUD (Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD Lead Hazard Control Grant successfully ongoing to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying homes with children under age 6 in Tulsa County.
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant (33% increase) and CDC Health Equity grant funding mobile clinic implementation.
• OSDH (Oklahoma State Department of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-Board meeting collaboration with OSDH and OCCHD. State health department partnership for public health coordination.
• Hinkle & Company, PCminorOthersExternal audit firm providing audited financial statements for FY 2025 with clean, unmodified opinion.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CDC Foundation: Nonprofit that channels federal public health funding (including grants THD receives) to local and state health departments. Ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but operationally relevant to THD's funding pipeline.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): Membership association representing local health departments including THD. Provides advocacy, training, and accreditation support that directly shapes THD's operating environment and access to federal funding.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Large county-level public health agency delivering clinical services, environmental health inspections, communicable disease control, and PHAB-accredited programs. Mirrors THD's service portfolio structure at much larger scale within a single county jurisdiction.
• Multnomah County Health Department: Oregon county health department providing clinical services, environmental health, and PHAB-accredited public health programs. Directly comparable to THD as a county-level public health authority serving an urban-suburban population.
• Philadelphia Department of Public Health: City public health authority running environmental health, clinical services, maternal-child health, and chronic disease programs. Comparable to THD in scope and PHAB accreditation, though operating at a much larger municipal scale.
• Chicago Department of Public Health: Municipal public health department offering clinical services, environmental health inspections, communicable disease control, and WIC. Comparable to THD in service breadth and municipal government funding model.
• Houston Health Department: City-level public health department providing immunizations, STD/HIV testing, WIC, restaurant inspections, and maternal-child health programs. Closely analogous to THD in scope, funding mix (city appropriations plus grants), and service delivery model.
• Maricopa County Department of Public Health: County public health agency serving the Phoenix metro area with clinical services, environmental health, food safety inspections, and WIC. Comparable to THD as a PHAB-accredited, multi-location county health department with a comparable service mix.
• Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD): The other autonomous local health department in Oklahoma; provides the same full-stack public health services (clinical, environmental, regulatory) across Oklahoma County. THD explicitly partners with OCCHD through the Tri-Board meeting with OSDH, confirming direct operational comparability.

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH): State-level public health authority with which THD coordinates through the Tri-Board meeting. Operates a much broader mandate across all 77 Oklahoma counties and serves as THD's regulatory and funding counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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