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Russell County

Russell County Health DepartmentThe Russell County Health Department offers WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services to the public. Clinical services include STD testing and treatment, family planning, childhood and other vaccines, and breast and cervical cancer screening. Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained from this health department.

Call us at (334) 297-0251. For more contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and email, visit Contact Us.

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En Español

El Departamento de Salud de Russell ofrece servicios WIC, ambientales, de atención domiciliaria y clínicos al público. Los servicios clínicos incluyen: pruebas y tratamiento de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS), planificación familiar, vacunas infantiles y de otro tipo, y detección de cáncer de mama y de cuello uterino. Se pueden obtener copias certificadas de los certificados de nacimiento, defunción, matrimonio y divorcio en el departamento de salud.

Llámanos al (334) 297-0251. Para obtener más información sobre direcciones, números de teléfono y correo electrónico, puedes visitar Contact Us.

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Operating Hours

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Free Communication Assistance

The Alabama Department of Public Health offers free communication assistance to all clients. Free communication assistance is the use of an interpreter or other communication services to assist the participant in effectively communicating with bilingual staff. Learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccine

  • COVID-19 vaccinations are given Monday through Friday by appointment only. Please call (334) 297-0251 to schedule an appointment. Pediatric Pfizer is only offered on Tuesdays.
  • Visit vaccines.gov for other providers near you.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. No appointment is needed. Please call (334) 297-0251 ahead of time to ensure there is a nurse available.

Annual Report

The Russell County Health Department issued 406 new or repair permits to regulate and permit onsite sewage disposal systems in 2022. For details on this and other public health accomplishments and initiatives, see the 2022 Russell County Health Department Annual Report.

Bio Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management

People using Medicaid as their sole source of health insurance and with one of the following conditions are eligible for Bio Monitoring Case Management:

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Congestive Heart Failure

Depending on your diagnosis, you could receive free monitoring equipment such as a glucometer, blood pressure monitor and/or a set of weight monitoring scales. A Registered Nurse will work with you and your doctor to achieve improved outcomes for your chronic disease. If you would like to participate in the program at no cost to you, or you would like information about this program, contact Rebecca Norris at (334) 358-2354 or 1-888-749-5694.





Page last updated: January 2, 2024