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 812-232-3801 OR 812-232-3802.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE FROM THE VIGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE 812-462-3428
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS to COVID-19
** Individuals 65 and older.
**Individuals with serious underlying health conditions,
including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease,
diabetes, obesity, and asthma.
**Those whose immune system is compromised such as by
chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.
Please watch the video explaining why everyone wearing a mask can significantly slow the virus!
Why Wearing a Mask Can Slow the Virus
We are still in need of homemade mask donations!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2020
Thanks to the work of the ISDH Epidemiology Resource Center, we now have a live testing site map on our website: CLICK HERE
Current Vigo County Surveillance:
General
Total Confirmed Cases in Vigo County: 141
Total Covid-19 Deaths in Vigo County: 5
Total deaths from other causes, who also tested positive for Covid-19 (examples: auto accidents, cancer)-1
Confirmed cases included presumptive positive cases
FOR MORE LOCAL INFORMATION CLICK BELOW HEADERS
SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATIONS
Q & A FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS
WHO IS HIGH RISK FOR COVID-19 SIGN
The ISDH call center for healthcare providers and members of the public who have concerns about COVID-19 is now staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 317-233-7125. After-hours calls should be directed to 317-233-1325 and will be answered by an on-call epidemiologist
Click headers below for more information
PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY DURING THE COVID-19
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESS RELEASE
RESOURCES FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND/OR ILL IN OUR COMMUNITY
Guidance for Business and Employees
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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
Jeff Depasse, jdepasse@ma.rr.com 2020 Board President
Brian Garcia, briangarcia09@gmail.com 2020 Vice President
James Turner, D.O. jturner@uhhg.org
Jared Farnsworth, jfarnswo@gmail.com
Custodio Lim, M.D. tedlim5253@yahoo.com
Brian Ross, O.D. Brian.ross@myeyedr.com
Amber Cadick, PHD Ambercadick@hotmail.com
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