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Every parent wants to protect their child. It’s why doctors and researchers have worked so hard to create protections and a reasonable immunization schedule that will put an end to severe or deadly diseases. As your local health department, our mission is to help local families take control of their own health and prevent diseases from impacting on their family…
Our Family Planning services are available to all regardless of income. You will not be denied service due to inability to pay. Medical cards are accepted. We provide quality family planning services at an affordable price. Services are charged on a sliding-fee scale based on your income. This means that you pay an amount based on your income and family size. Even if you have health …
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) staff offer confidential testing and treatment and quality health services.
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The infection usually attacks the lungs, but can attack parts of the body including kidneys, spine, and brain. If not treated, active TB can be fatal.
The Hopkins County Health Department partners with the Hopkins County Board of Education and Dawson Springs Independent Schools to provide preventive health services to all Hopkins County schools. The services provided in the schools are performed by trained health professionals. The school nurses adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Kentucky Department…
This is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The program offers nutrition assistance and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children. The WIC Program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and provides specific nutritious foods along with nutrition and breastfeeding education to the participant at no cost.
Kentucky’s H.A.N.D.S. (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children right from the start, right in their own homes. Families must enroll prenatally or before a baby is 3 months old.
