Health Department Updates
We are working hard on our plans to improve services by creating the City of Corpus Christi Health Department.
NOTICE: The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District’s Vital Records Office will be closing at 3:45PM on Monday December 13, 2021 for State Training on updated Policies and Procedures. We will be resuming normal business hours on Tuesday December 14, 2021.
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The mission of the Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is to prevent disease, disability, & premature death; promote healthy lifestyles; and protect the health & quality of the environment for all residents of Nueces County.
Schedule for Re-Opening the Health Department »
Last Updated October 7, 2021
Main Health District Building
Hours: Monday though Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 1702 Horne Rd.
Phone: (361) 826-7200
WIC on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Clinic
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Birth and Death Certificates (Vital Records)
NOTICE: Beginning Monday, August 9, vital records will be located in City Hall located at 1201 Leopard Street.
Diabetes Prevention/Patient Navigator Services
The Diabetes Prevention and Patient Navigator Services assists the public with diabetes self-management education. Facilitates assistance with a variety of diabetes related issues.
Flu Information
View the latest Flu and Flu-Like reports here, as well as information on flu vaccinations.
Health Education Information
Due to COVID-19, our services have been suspended.
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Immunizations
NOTICE: Due to COVID19 we are providing vaccine visits as a drive-thru service. Appointments are required. Please call 361-826-7238 to schedule an appointment. Immunization hours are Tuesday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a lunch break between 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Inspections, Permits and Courses for Food Handlers
Food handlers can learn about food inspections, permits and available courses.
Laboratory Services
Due to COVID-19, walk-in services are not available.
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Public Health Preparedness
When disaster hits, residents need to be ready. Find resources and start a disaster plan to protect yourself and every member of your family.
Restaurant Inspection Scores
View restaurant and food establishment inspection scores. Inspections are based on a demerit system, in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
STD's & HIV-AIDS
The STD's & HIV-AIDS Clinic has re-opened as of November 1, 2021. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required.
Tuberculosis Control
The Tuberculosis Clinic is now opened, as of October 18, 2021. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. An appointment is required.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
The mission of the Texas WIC Program is to give our most vulnerable children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during the critical stages of fetal and childhood development.
Zika Virus & Other Diseases
Protect yourself and your family from Zika and other diseases by taking precautions to avoid infection.
Flu Chart Activity
Health officials advise that everyone over six months of age should be vaccinated for the flu. Learn more about the flu and view weekly county surveillance reports here.
Environmental & Consumer Health
Environmental Health is concerned with environmental factors that affect health, safety and well-being, such as food safety, recreational water safety, and air quality.
Women, Infants & Children
WIC promotes a better quality of life for Texas’ most vulnerable children by providing healthful foods, immunizations and other services.
Vital Records
Request a Birth or Death Certificate for a birth or death that occurred in Corpus Christi, Texas. Find information on obtaining records in person or by mail.
STD's & HIV-AIDS
The health clinic provides examination, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV-AIDS and other related problems.
Annette Rodriguez has served as Health Director for the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD) since 2002. Rodriquez previously served as the Assistant Director of Public Health, as well as a Certified Infection Control Practitioner for Christus Spohn Healthcare Systems. Annette received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health.
Annette leads the CCNCPHD in its efforts to prevent disease, promote wellness and protect the public by creating initiatives such as a health vaccination clinic in a local mall to combat the H1N1 virus pandemic in Nueces County. She is currently serving as the secretary/treasurer for the Texas Association of City and County Health Organizations (TACCHO) and has been involved with the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and Mayor’s Fitness Committee. Her personal and professional interests center on family, health, corporate wellness initiatives and funding programs to fight the debilitating diseases of diabetes and obesity.
