Welcome to the
Georgia Department of
Community Health, Division of Public Health (DPH)
Web site. DPH is the lead division entrusted by
the people of the state of Georgia with the
ultimate responsibility for the health of
communities and the entire population. At the state
level, DPH is divided into numerous branches,
sections, programs and offices, and at the local
level, DPH functions via 18 health districts and 159
county health departments.