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Physical Address: 850 N 6th St, Abilene, TX 79601 
Phone Number: 325.692.5600 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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Annette Lerma





Annette Lerma, MPH, CPH
Director of Public Health
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Christine Lucio





Christine Lucio, MPH MSW, LCSW
Assistant Director of Health Services
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Cari Waller





Cari Waller, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
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About the Health Department

The Public Health Department includes the Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District and is the community’s source for health management and maintenance, whether it’s personal health or environmental health. Their goal is to keep Abilene healthy and happy through their services.

Our Mission

To protect and promote the health of all in Abilene and Taylor County through research, advocacy, and services that prevent disease and enhance the well-being of the community and the environment in which they live.

Our Vision

Partnering with the community, we will create an environment where all have the opportunity to improve their health and quality of life. 

Our Values

  • Collaboration: We collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote community health and prevent disease.
  • Innovation: We effectively use evidence-based strategies and best practices to advance public health.
  • Integrity: We serve with accountability and consistency to build community trust.
  • Professionalism: We exemplify professionalism through respect, excellence, and teamwork.
  • Quality: We provide exceptional, valuable services for our community.

About Us

  1. Get to Know ATCPHD (PDF)
  2. Abilene-Taylor County Active Living Plan (PDF)

Our Newsletter

  1. The Health Connection January 2022
  2. The Health Connection February 2022
  3. The Health Connection March 2022
  4. The Health Connection April 2022

Health Alerts

  1. Epidemiology Report (PDF)
  2. Severe Pulmonary Illness Among Persons Who Report Vaping (PDF)
  1. Do I need an appointment to receive immunizations at the Health District?
  2. Does the Health District investigate communicable diseases?
  3. Does the Health District accept credit or debit cards?
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Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District, Mercy Health Care Center, and Women, Infants, & Children Clinic do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.