Health Department
Welcome to the Vigo County Health Department
147 Oak Street
Phone: 812-462-3428
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, closed on holidays
IN THE CASE OF AN AFTER-HOURS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
PLEASE CALL 812-238-1661
The Health Department will no longer have a fax line as of 6/16/22. We have moved to an updated email system to receive documents. Please see each Divisions Page for their personalized email address.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
TESTING INFORMATION
CVS, Walgreens and Walk-in Convenient Care Clinics offer testing. Visit https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov for more information and to schedule an appointment
***If you test positive for COVID-19 using a rapid at-home test, please follow-up with another test at one of the sites listed above***
Vaccine Information
For COVID-19 vaccine booster information, https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/21_Booster-mix-match.pdf
Quarantine Information
For the most current quarantine guidelines, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
FAQ’s
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics records all birth and deaths occurring in Vigo County. Persons may apply for a birth or death certificate with this office.
- 171 Oak Street
- Phone: 812-462-3442
- Application hours: 8:15 am - 3:45 pm
Health Clinic
The Health Clinic offers vaccinations, TB testing, work and school physicals.
- 696 S 1st Street, doors are on the West side of the Annex Building
- Phone: 812-462-3431
- Open 8:15 am - 3:45 pm except for the second Tuesday of every month for evening clinics.
- Evening Clinic hours are 12 (noon) - 7:00 pm. By appointment only
- CLOSED DAILY FROM 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division is focused on the prevention of injury and disease by controlling the links between humans and their environment. Our programs seek to minimize or eliminate risk factors in the human environment that may threaten life and overall health.
- 147 Oak Street
- Phone: 812-462-3281
- Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vector Control
- 1241 7th Avenue
- Phone: 812-234-9181
- Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Education
Health education is a process that involves informing the public about achieving and maintaining quality health, instilling quality health habits, and providing the community with the necessary tools to make educated decisions regarding their own lifestyle and health.
Click here for more information on health topics, updates, and tips
Board Of Health
- James Turner, DO, jturner@uhhg.org President 2021
- James McKanna, jimmymckanna@gmail.com, Vice President 2021
- Jeff DePasse, jdepasse@ma.rr.com
- James Turner, D.O. jturner@uhhg.org
- Custodio Lim, M.D. tedlim5253@yahoo.com
- Brian Ross, O.D. Brian.ross@myeyedr.com
- Jennifer Todd, PhD, toddja10@gmail.com
- Amber Cadick, PhD Ambercadick@hotmail.com
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Contact Us
- Phone: (812) 462-3428
- Staff Directory
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.