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Health Departments

Henry/Martinsville Health Department
(Headquarters Office)
295 Commonwealth Boulevard
P.O. Box 1032
Martinsville, VA 24114
276 -638-2311
FAX: 276-638-3537

Hours of Operation:
All health department offices are open from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Closed for state holidays. For specific health service times visit our Clinic Calendars.

Franklin County Health Department
365 Pell Ave.
P.O. Box 249
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-484-0292
FAX: 540-484-0314

Patrick County Health Department
106 Rucker Street
P.O. Box 428
Stuart, VA 24171
276 -694-3188
FAX: 276-694-6784

Health Services For Men And Women

Special Immunizations - Influenza and pneumonia vaccines. Information and immunizations for overseas travel.

AIDS/HIV Testing - Confidential or anonymous testing available. Patrick County HIV testing days vary and an appointment is required.

Tuberculosis - Tuberculin skin test, chest x-rays, evaluation monitoring for TB cases and contacts. Appointments required.

OSHA and CPR Training Now Available! Please contact Jan Smith for more information.

Health Education - The staff is available to help with community health education, promotion, worksite programs, health counseling, and coalition building for better health.

Vital Statistics - Certified copies of death certificates are issued locally upon appropriate request.

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Education, counseling, screening tests, exams and treatment.


Especially for Women

Gynecological/PAP Smear Clinic - Available to women who no longer need a birth control method. Includes a breast exam and education.

EWL Program - Screening for breast and cervical cancer for women who are uninsured or in low income bracket.

Family Planning - Birth control information, methods of birth control, counseling, physical exams. All services strictly confidential. Appointment required.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program - Pregnant and breastfeeding women who ify will receive nutrition education, counseling and special food vouchers. Appointments required

Babycare - Special help for at-risk pregnant women and others.

Pregnancy Testing - Available with education, counseling and referrals. Appointments not required.


For Infants and Children

Immunizations - Required immunizations for children are available at no cost beginning at two months of age. Appointment required.

Care Safety Seat Program - Car safety seat education and free car seats for eligible low income families.

Well Child Clinic - Education, counseling, physical and developmental assessment for infants and children who qualify financially. Appointment required.Extra clinics are done as needed.

School Health - School entrance and special education exams. Public health nurses are available for school health education and counseling.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program - Nutrition education and counseling, special food vouchers for eligible children under five years of age.

Newborn Screening - Performed for newborns not tested in hospital or need pre-testing.

Children Specialty Services - Provides Urology clinic at Henry-Martisville site plus case findings, and case management for clinics held ion Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Richmond.


Dental Health

Educational & preventive services available for eligible children age birth through 18 years.


Environmental Health

Lead - Investigation and abatement measures.

Rabies Control - Information on animal bites and rabies vaccinations.

Sewage Permits - Private and other noncommercial septic systems. Applications, evaluations and inspections.

Well Inspections and Permits - Applications and evaluations for private and public wells.

Drinking Water Information - Private well inspections and evaluation. Referrals for other water problems.

Restaurant Permits and Inspections - Routine food inspections as required by state law. Strong educational activities.

For Environmental Health questions, please contact Tim Baker.


Links

Food Inspection

Questions? Please contact: Anne Lovette


Other Information:
Gordon M. Green, MD, Director
Anne Lovette, Business Manager


Last Updated: 01-23-2009

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