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

The primary goal of the Vector Control Division is to reduce the risk of disease and death from pathogens carried by animals and/or vectors.
  • 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