health department
nounUK /ˈhelθ dɪˌpɑːtmənt/
US /ˈhelθ dɪˌpɑːrtmənt/
A group of people who work to keep everyone in a place safe and healthy.
The health department checked the school cafeteria to make sure the food was clean.
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2. A government office that gives out permits and licenses for restaurants and other businesses.
The restaurant got its permit from the local health department.
3. A team that tracks and responds to diseases in a community.
The health department warned people about the flu outbreak.
4. A part of a hospital or company that manages medical services for its staff.
She called the health department at work to ask about her checkup.