Pike County Health Department 

The officials and staff of the  P.C.H.D. are dedicated to the health and preservation of all people of  Pike County , Kentucky.  Through immunization , health awareness shops and community education programs we are working harder than ever to promote better health and helping you to achieve it.

With registered nurses ,dietitian, environmentalist , and a  full time pediatrician on staff.

Call for an appointment and let any of our courteous staff assist you with your health needs.

Services Available at the Pike County Health Department

• Aids & STD testing and Counseling

• Arthritis

• Breastfeeding Counseling

• Cholesterol Screening

• CDL, School & Sports Physicals

• Fluoride Varnish

• Environmental Health Services

• Family Planning

• Genetics Services

• H.A.N.D.S.

• Healthy Start

• Health Education Programs

• Immunization & Well Child Services

• Lead Screening

• Male Clinic

• Nutrition Services

• Public Safety ( Car Seats)

• Tobacco Prevention Program

• Tuberculosis Services

• Vital Statistics

• Well Child Program (EPSDT)

• WIC (Women, Infants, Children

Arthritis Program – Arthritis Foundation’s Arthritis Self-help Course taught by a certified instructor to help people with arthritis learn how to adjust their lifestyle to better cope with the disease.

Breastfeeding Counseling – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant available to interested clients.

Cancer Services – Pap smear, Breast Self-Exam Instruction, Mammogram, and Smoking Cessation Counseling available.

Diabetes Services – Monitoring and counseling on diet, exercise, and medication available by registered dietitian.

Environmental Health Services

1. Food services inspections, including retail food markets and restaurants, and schools.
2. Public facilities inspections, including hotels and motels, mobile home parks, camps and swimming areas, school building and grounds.
3. General sanitation services, including private water sampling, rabies control, nuisance complaints, private sewage complaints. 
4. On-site sewage services, including site evaluations, inspections, and permits.
5. Training including, food managers, food handlers, on-site sewage installers, swimming pools.

Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
Information Sheet
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Family Planning – Services include: preconception risk screening, pregnancy tests, annual pap smear, counseling, and birth control methods. Charges are based on ability to pay as determined by income and family size.

H.A.N.D.S - A voluntary, intensive home visitation program designed to assist first time parents at critical development points during their child’s first year of life.

Immunization:
All immunizations available including flu vaccine .

Immunization Schedule PDF Format

Male Clinic – Males age 15—29 are offered physical exam, which includes STD testing and counseling. Also provided is counseling on sexual responsibility and pregnancy prevention. 

Nutrition Services – Nutritional counseling provided by a Registered Dietitian to persons of all ages, including prenatal women, infants, and children. 

The Pike County Health Department, through the Kids NOW Initiative, provides free multiple vitamins to childbearing women (ages 13-45) with any medical service.

Public Safety (Car Seats) - child safety restraint check-up station to check for correct installation and recall of car seats held periodically throughout the county.

Safety Technicians

Tobacco Prevention Program – Educates the public on the hazards of tobacco. One on one and group counseling is available to assist in the cessation of smoking.

Tuberculosis Services - Skin tests given Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Skin test readings necessary two days after test is given. Also, provide screening, counseling, preventive treatment, chemotherapy, and x-rays as needed.

Vital Statistics - Department verifies births and deaths from 1911 to present. Provides forms for birth and death certificates to local hospitals, nursing homes, and funeral homes as well as the general public. Paternity forms also available. 
For additional info click here: http://www.vitalchek.com

Well Child Program (EPSDT) - Preventive health care program for children birth to 21 years of age. Provides health and developmental assessment, immunizations, and referrals for diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses. Free of charge for those meeting income eligibility guidelines.

WIC (Women, Infants, Children) - WIC is a federal program designed to provide food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five.
WIC Guidelines

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"The Pike County Health Department has 4 licensed safety seat technicians certified by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). They are: Suetta Clevinger, Lydia Robinson, Julia Ryan (H.A.N.D.S), and Tammie Pavlik (H.A.N.D.S.).

Following is a basic car seat checklist recommended by NHTSA:

* It is critical to read "Both" your car seat manufacturer's instructions and your vehicle owner's manual.

* Infants should be secured in a rear facing seat until they are at least ( 1 ) , one year old and at least 20 pounds.

* Children at least ( 1 ) , one year of age and between 20 - 40 pounds should ride in  forward facing seats.

* Don't forget boosters ! Children from 40 - 80 pounds ( generally 4 -  8 years old ) need to ride in a belt positioning booster seat .

* Children 12 and under are always safest when " properly " restrained in a back seat .

* " Never " place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag .

If you have any questions concerning your child safety seat you may contact the

 
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