Houston County

The Houston County Health Department offers the public WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services. 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) 678-2800. For more contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and email, visit Contact Us.

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En Español

El Departamento de Salud de Houston 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) 678-2800. 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.
Environemntal hours may differ.

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 Testing and Vaccines

Testing and vaccinations are available. Please call 334-678-2800 to schedule an appointment.

International Travel Vaccinations

As of February 1, 2019, the Houston County Health Department no longer offers overseas travel vaccines. For a list of International Travel Clinics in Alabama that offer vaccines, visit Immunization.

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a survey jointly administered by the CDC and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Its purpose is to find out why some babies are born healthy and others are not. New mothers are randomly chosen to participate in PRAMS and will receive surveys in the mail. They can return the survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Mothers may also do the survey over the phone if they prefer. Whether by mail or by phone, each mother who completes the survey will receive her choice of a package of disposable diapers, an insulated cooler, a manicure set, or a onesie for her baby (size 12 months). Mothers who receive a survey are encouraged to complete it. Each woman's experiences are different and can help improve the health of all our moms and babies. All responses are kept confidential to the extent of the law. For more information, go to PRAMS or call (334) 206-2923.

Annual Report

The Houston County Health Department conducted over 2,400 inspections of restaurants, schools, and other food service and lodging establishments in 2022. For details on this and other public health accomplishments and initiatives, see the 2022 Houston 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 Lynn Goodson, RN, at (334) 678-2805 or 1-866-813-7636.

Health Department Services

• Clinical - information on services offered by our health clinics
• Environmental - information on environmental health services for residents of the City of Dothan and of Houston County
• Home Care - information on home health offered to Houston, Henry, and Dale Counties
• Vital Records - obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates
• Adult Day Care - information about senior services
• Pandemic Influenza Planning and Preparedness - resources and planning documents

Customer Satisfaction Survey

We are asking patients of our county health departments to complete a customer satisfaction survey. ADPH cares about what you think of our services. We value your feedback and look forward to your ratings and comments.