The main focuses in this program are prevention and control of communicable diseases (immunization clinics; follow-up on diseases such as meningitis, cryptosporidiosis, salmonella, measles, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.; bioterrorism preparedness, including follow-up on potential anthrax and other bioterroristic incidents; health education and supervisory programs for infants, children, maternal, and adult health; assessment and monitoring of chronic disease; and city-wide older adult program which includes the senior center and 60+ health programs).

The health department receives grants to help fund public health programs at the health department and senior center.