Department · Health Department
Health Department
Clinical services, environmental health, and community health programs.
The Hamilton County Health Department is dedicated to working with individuals, other health care providers, community agencies and organizations, and the community at large — to monitor, guard, improve and protect health and safety in our community.
The department is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.) in Room 5 of the courthouse. The phone line, 618-643-3522, is monitored 24/7 for emergencies.
Clinic details, program information, and services are published on the department’s own website — see the link below.
Plan for prevention health needs of the community
Collect and assess community health data, develop policies and programs based on community need, and work with other providers to assure community health needs are being met.
Monitor and respond to disease outbreaks
Collect information on all communicable disease cases and who their contacts are, to limit and prevent the spread of disease.
Plan for and respond to a disaster or bioterrorism event
Work with other agencies and health care and emergency response professionals to plan for a unified response to disaster.
Protect the environment
Inspect and license all food services, private sewage systems and private water sources.
Provide clinical preventive services
Immunizations and screenings are provided with a focus on individuals underserved by the private system.
Provide prevention education
Prevention education to help individuals stay healthy.
Assist targeted high-risk groups
Assist targeted high risk groups in seeking medical and social services.