Last reviewed 2026. This guide covers the Ingham County Health Department in Lansing, Michigan. The main public health office is listed at 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911, with main phone 517-887-4311 and fax 517-887-4310. Program hours can vary, so call the correct service before visiting.
Ingham County Health Department: Services, Phone Numbers, Clinics and Vital Records Help
This resident-first guide helps you quickly find the right Ingham County Health Department phone number, office, clinic route and official page for immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, food inspections, well and septic, communicable disease, community health centers, maternal and child health, lead testing, emergency preparedness and county vital records.
The Ingham County Health Department is not the same as Michigan MDHHS, the County Clerk, a private doctor, a hospital, or an urgent care clinic. It is the local public health agency. Birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Ingham County Clerk, while MDHHS benefits such as food assistance, Medicaid and cash assistance are handled by the state MDHHS office.
- Official agency
- Ingham County Health Department
- Official website
- https://health.ingham.org/health/index.php
- Main address
- 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911
- Mailing note
- Several program pages also list PO Box 30161, Lansing, MI 48909-7661 for health department mail.
- Main phone
- 517-887-4311
- Fax
- 517-887-4310
- Medical Health Officer
- Adenike Shoyinka, MD, MPH
- Immunization clinic
- 517-887-4316; Immunization@ingham.org
- WIC
- 517-887-4326; breastfeeding help line 517-887-4543
- Environmental Health
- 517-887-4312
- County Clerk Vital Records
- 517-676-7201; records for birth, death and marriage events in Ingham County
Quick answer: what Ingham County Health Department can help with
The Ingham County Health Department provides local public health services for residents in Lansing, East Lansing, Mason and the wider Ingham County area. The most common resident needs include immunizations, flu and COVID-19 vaccine information, TB testing, communicable disease questions, animal bite reporting, WIC, breastfeeding help, maternal and child health services, lead testing information, Environmental Health, restaurant inspections, foodborne illness complaints, well and septic questions, water sampling, radon test kits, emergency preparedness and community health planning.
Ingham County also operates Ingham Community Health Centers, which provide medical, dental, pediatric, women’s health, behavioral health, pharmacy and school-based services. These health centers are different from the public health administrative office, but they are connected to the county health system and are useful for residents who need primary care, sliding fee help, dental care, pharmacy support or teen health services.
Main Health Department
For general public health questions, call 517-887-4311. If you already know the service you need, use the direct number below to avoid being transferred.
Immunization clinic
For immunizations, flu shots, TB testing and travel vaccine questions, call 517-887-4316. The clinic lists appointments for Ingham County residents and limited walk-ins.
Environmental Health
For food licenses, restaurant inspections, wells, septic systems, water sampling, radon kits, pools, campgrounds and environmental complaints, call 517-887-4312.
Ingham County Health Department phone numbers by service
The table below is designed for practical routing. If you call the wrong office, you may be transferred, told to call back, or sent to a different division. Start with the service that matches your need, then keep your first sentence short.
| Need | Correct phone or route | Best first sentence when you call |
|---|---|---|
| General Health Department information | 517-887-4311 | I live in Ingham County and need help finding the correct public health program. |
| Immunizations, flu shots, TB testing, travel vaccines | 517-887-4316; Immunization@ingham.org | I need an immunization appointment, vaccine record help, TB test or travel vaccine consultation. |
| Communicable disease, outbreaks, TB follow-up, animal bites | 517-887-4308 | I need to report or ask about a communicable disease, outbreak, TB follow-up or animal bite. |
| WIC | 517-887-4326; breastfeeding help line 517-887-4543 | I want to apply for WIC, schedule WIC or ask about breastfeeding support. |
| Maternal and Child Health, home visits, parenting support | 517-887-4322 | I need maternal, child health, home visiting, parenting or Early On public health services. |
| Environmental Health | 517-887-4312 | I have a restaurant, food license, septic, well, water, pool, campground, radon or environmental complaint question. |
| Children’s Special Health Care Services | 517-887-4309 | I need information about CSHCS for a child or eligible adult with special health care needs. |
| Health benefit programs or medical coverage assistance | 517-887-4306 | I need help understanding health coverage or resource navigation options. |
| Emergency Preparedness | 517-887-4631 | I need information about public health emergency preparedness or planning. |
| County birth, death or marriage records | Ingham County Clerk, 517-676-7201 | I need a certified vital record for an event that occurred in Ingham County. |
Best call strategy for Ingham County residents
When you call, say your county, service need and deadline first. For example: “I need school immunizations for an Ingham County child,” “I need a restaurant inspection record,” “I need WIC and breastfeeding support,” or “I need a certified Ingham County birth certificate.” This helps staff route you faster than starting with a long explanation.
Before calling, gather the patient name and date of birth for clinic questions, the property address for Environmental Health, the restaurant or facility name for food complaints, the child’s information for WIC or maternal child health, and the event date for vital records.
Ingham County Health Department office, map and visitor tips
The main Ingham County Health Department address is 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. This location is also connected to several county health services and community health center programs. Some pages list the mailing address as PO Box 30161, Lansing, MI 48909-7661, so do not assume the mailing ZIP and the physical visitor address are the same.
Before you drive to 5303 S. Cedar Street
- Call the program first if the service is appointment-based.
- Use Door 3 and second-floor instructions when directed by immunization or clinic pages.
- Bring photo ID, insurance card, Medicaid card, vaccine records or clinic documents when relevant.
- For Environmental Health, bring the property address, permit number, facility name or complaint details.
- For vital records, do not assume the Health Department is the issuing office; check the County Clerk section below.
When a different office is better
- Birth, death and marriage records go through the County Clerk.
- MDHHS benefits such as food assistance, Medicaid and cash assistance go through Michigan MDHHS.
- Life-threatening medical emergencies should go to 911 or emergency care.
- Private doctor or hospital records must be requested from the provider that created them.
- City-only code issues may need the city or township, unless the concern is a public health environmental issue.
Immunizations, flu shots, TB testing and vaccine records
The Ingham County Health Department immunization clinic serves Ingham County residents. The clinic lists appointments and limited walk-in appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. The published immunization contact is 517-887-4316 and Immunization@ingham.org. The clinic also notes that it may close early due to client volume, so appointment planning is safer than arriving late in the day.
Listed walk-in clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Thursday schedule notes no TB skin tests. Flu and COVID-19 vaccination information may be posted seasonally, and COVID-19 vaccines have been listed as walk-in-only through the immunization clinic.
What to bring for immunizations
- Previous vaccine records for each person.
- School, childcare, college, job, travel or immigration forms if relevant.
- Photo ID when required.
- Insurance, Medicaid or payment information if requested.
- A list of deadline dates, especially before school starts.
When to call before walking in
- If you need TB skin testing, especially on a Thursday.
- If you need international travel vaccines.
- If you have incomplete or out-of-state vaccine records.
- If you are trying to meet a school or work deadline.
- If you are coming near the end of the day and clinic volume may close walk-ins early.
Open ICHD Immunizations and Open Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Information.
WIC, breastfeeding support and maternal child health
Ingham County WIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding parents, infants and young children. The WIC contact phone is 517-887-4326, fax is 517-676-7278, and the breastfeeding help line is 517-887-4543. The WIC office address is listed as Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48909-7661, Room 207, with PO Box 30161.
For home visiting, parenting support, health education, Early On public health services, hearing and vision screening, lead poisoning questions and maternal child health referrals, the directory repeatedly routes residents to 517-887-4322. Children’s Special Health Care Services, a program for children and some adults with special health care needs and costs, is listed at 517-887-4309.
| Family or child service | Phone | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| WIC | 517-887-4326 | WIC eligibility, appointments, nutrition support and benefit questions. |
| Breastfeeding help line | 517-887-4543 | Breastfeeding support, feeding concerns and WIC-related lactation help. |
| Maternal and Child Health | 517-887-4322 | Home visits, family outreach, parenting support, Early On public health services, hearing and vision screening. |
| Children’s Special Health Care Services | 517-887-4309 | CSHCS questions for children and eligible adults with special health care needs. |
| Lead poisoning questions | 517-887-4322 | Lead testing information and local lead prevention guidance. |
Before a WIC appointment, ask exactly what proof you need. Common examples may include identification, proof of Ingham County or Michigan residence, proof of income or benefits, pregnancy information and child information. Do not wait until the day of the appointment to find out that a document is missing.
Open Ingham County WIC, Open Home Visits, and Open Maternal and Child Health Resources.
Ingham Community Health Centers: primary care, dental, women’s health and teen services
Ingham Community Health Centers provide healthcare services across Ingham County. Their services include women’s healthcare, primary care, pediatric care, behavioral healthcare, school-based and school-linked healthcare, dental care and pharmacy services. The official page says services are provided without regard to insurance status or ability to pay, that all insurances are accepted, and that a sliding fee scale is available for eligible patients.
The health centers are not the same as the public health administrative office, but they are often the correct route for residents who search the health department because they need an appointment, primary care, pediatric care, dental care, women’s health care, HIV/STI services, behavioral health or pharmacy help. Established patients may also use online appointment self-scheduling where available.
| Community health center | Address and phone | Resident use |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Community Health Center and Pharmacy | 1601 E. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48912; medical 517-679-2880; pharmacy 517-594-0540 | Primary care and pharmacy access in the north/east Lansing area. |
| Eastern Community Health Center | 626 Marshall Street, Outside Door 33, Lansing, MI 48912; 517-244-8014 option 6 | General care, teen services, pregnancy testing and immunization routes listed in the directory. |
| Cedar Community Health Center | 5303 S. Cedar Street, Door 3, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48911; Pediatrics 517-887-4305; Women’s Health 517-887-4320 | Pediatrics, women’s health, prenatal care, family planning and related services. |
| Forest Community Health Center | 2316 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48910; medical 517-887-4302; dental 517-887-4334; pharmacy 517-318-3414 | Adult primary care, behavioral health, HIV care, dental and pharmacy services. |
| Willow Community Health Center | Located within Forest Community Health Center, 2316 S. Cedar Street; 517-702-3500 | Teen and young adult services, counseling and related care up to the listed age range. |
Sliding fee and billing help
Ingham Community Health Centers offer a sliding fee discount program for eligible uninsured or underinsured patients. Billing questions and phone payments route to the Billing Department at 517-887-4383. You may need proof of household income and family size to apply.
Patient portal warning
The community health center patient portal is useful for appointments, messages, medications, summaries and documentation. It should not be used for urgent or emergency medical issues. For urgent symptoms, call your clinic or seek emergency care.
Open Ingham Community Health Centers, Open Locations and Hours, and Open Billing and Sliding Fee Information.
Environmental Health: food, restaurants, housing, waste, water and permits
Ingham County Environmental Health handles many public health concerns that do not look like clinic services. Examples include food service inspections, food licenses, foodborne illness complaints, temporary events, vending machines, body art facility inspection, bathing beach results, pools, campgrounds, household hazardous waste, pollution prevention, radon test kits, indoor air quality, mold or mercury, water quality, well systems, septic systems and Environmental Health permits.
The main Environmental Health phone number is 517-887-4312. If you are reporting a restaurant illness complaint, septic failure, water concern, pool issue, campground concern or housing-related environmental problem, prepare location details before calling. A clear address, dates, photos, facility name and description will help staff understand whether the issue belongs to Environmental Health, a city code office, MDARD, EGLE, MDHHS or another program.
Food and restaurants
Environmental Health inspects food service establishments periodically and for temporary events, festivals and food vending machines. It also responds to non-illness complaints and possible foodborne illness complaints at food service establishments.
Restaurant inspection reports
The restaurant inspection site shows the two most recent routine inspections for a licensed food service facility. For reports not shown online, the county directs residents to contact the office at 517-887-4312.
Property and environmental records
Environmental Health is the route for many well, septic, water, radon, point-of-sale and property-related public health questions. Start early if the issue is tied to a home sale or construction deadline.
Open Environmental Health, Open Restaurant Inspection Reports, and Open Permits and Licensing.
Well, septic, water sampling and point-of-sale guidance
Well and septic questions are one of the most common reasons property owners, buyers, sellers, contractors and real estate agents need the Ingham County Health Department. Environmental Health lists 517-887-4312 for well and septic. The program area includes well systems, water sampling, new septic systems, repair, abandoned systems, township evaluations, vacant land evaluations, point-of-sale program questions and related permits or licensing.
If a property has a private well or on-site sewage system, do not wait until closing week to ask questions. Records, vacant land evaluations, point-of-sale inspections, septic repairs, well sampling and permit review can affect sale timelines, construction plans and lender requirements. Call Environmental Health early with the exact property address.
| Environmental property need | Correct route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| New, repair or abandoned septic system | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Property address, parcel details, contractor information and project type. |
| Well systems or well water sampling | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Property address, well information, sampling concern and any real estate deadline. |
| Point-of-sale program | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Sale timeline, property address and whether the property has private well or septic. |
| Restaurant inspection or food license | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Facility name, location, owner/operator details and event date if temporary. |
| Radon test kits | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Ask whether kits are available and whether any current distribution rules apply. |
Birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Ingham County Clerk
This is a major search-intent issue. The Ingham County Health Department is not the best first stop for certified birth, death or marriage records. The Ingham County Clerk maintains birth, death and marriage license records for events that occurred in Ingham County. The Clerk’s office states that birth and death records date back to 1867, and marriage license records date back to 1837.
The Clerk’s main vital records contact phone is 517-676-7201. The Mason Courthouse location is listed at 341 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854. A branch office is listed at Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933. Office hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a daily lunch closure from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
| Vital record need | Correct office | Fee and processing notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | Ingham County Clerk | $30 first certified copy; $15 additional copies of the same record in the same transaction; $45 expedited postage option. |
| Certified death certificate | Ingham County Clerk | $30 first certified copy; $15 additional copies of the same record in the same transaction; $45 expedited postage option. |
| Marriage license or marriage records | Ingham County Clerk | Marriage license records date back to 1837. A Michigan marriage license fee in Ingham County is listed as $30. |
| Online certificate request | County Clerk Self-Service Portal | Upload government-issued photo identification and return to the request wizard to complete the ordering process. |
| Mail or email certificate request | Ingham County Clerk | Use the correct request form, copy of ID where required, and payment. Do not mail cash. |
Birth records are restricted. The individual named on the record, a parent named on the record, a qualifying guardian, attorney or person with a court order may be able to request a certified copy. If the person named on the record is deceased, additional documentation may be needed. Always read the Clerk’s birth certificate rules before ordering.
Open Ingham County Vital Records, Open Birth Certificates, and Open Death Certificates.
Communicable disease, outbreaks, animal bites and emergency preparedness
Ingham County’s communicable disease program includes disease control, TB follow-up, outbreak response, immunization monitoring, fact sheets, HIV/STI information, health topics and measles information. The directory lists 517-887-4308 for communicable disease control, disease outbreaks, TB follow-up and animal bites. HIV/STI testing is listed through HIV/STI Prevention and certain community health centers, with 517-887-4424 appearing for HIV/AIDS testing and STI testing routes.
For public health emergency preparedness, the directory lists 517-887-4631. For immediate danger, severe symptoms, life-threatening injury, overdose, breathing trouble, chest pain or emergency medical care, call 911. Do not use a routine public health inbox or patient portal for urgent emergencies.
When to call Disease Control
- Possible outbreak concerns.
- TB follow-up questions.
- Communicable disease reporting questions.
- Animal bite reporting or rabies exposure guidance.
- Public health fact sheet or disease-control routing.
When to seek emergency care
- Severe wound or animal bite with serious injury.
- Difficulty breathing or severe allergic reaction.
- Chest pain, stroke symptoms or loss of consciousness.
- Overdose or poisoning.
- Any condition that feels immediately life-threatening.
Open Communicable Disease and Open Emergency Preparedness.
Ingham County service area and nearby communities
The Ingham County Health Department serves residents and public health needs across Ingham County, Michigan. This includes Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Holt, Okemos, Haslett, Williamston, Webberville, Leslie, Stockbridge, Dansville and surrounding townships. Some services are for Ingham County residents only, while other community health center services may have their own eligibility, insurance, sliding fee, age or patient-status rules.
Disambiguation: Ingham County Health Department vs similar offices
Ingham County Health Department is the public health agency. Ingham Community Health Centers are county-connected healthcare sites for primary care, dental, women’s health, pediatrics, teen health, behavioral health and pharmacy services. Ingham County Clerk handles birth, death and marriage records. Michigan MDHHS handles state benefits. Search results may mix these offices together, so always match the office to the service you need.
Official Ingham County health links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, ordering records, paying, submitting an application, relying on a fee, reporting a complaint or making a health decision.
Main health pages
Clinics and disease
Family services
Environmental Health
Vital records and county offices
Use official pages for final decisions
Clinic hours, walk-in availability, certificate fees, records processing, Environmental Health permitting, vaccine availability and program eligibility can change. Use this guide as a routing tool, then confirm final details on official Ingham County pages.
Ingham County Health Department FAQ
What is the Ingham County Health Department phone number?
The main Ingham County Health Department phone number is 517-887-4311. For immunizations, call 517-887-4316. For WIC, call 517-887-4326. For Environmental Health, call 517-887-4312.
Where is the Ingham County Health Department located?
The main office is listed at 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. Some pages list a mailing address of PO Box 30161, Lansing, MI 48909-7661, so use the correct address depending on whether you are visiting or mailing documents.
Who is the Medical Health Officer?
The official Ingham County Health Department home page lists Adenike Shoyinka, MD, MPH as Medical Health Officer.
How do I schedule immunizations?
Call the Immunization Clinic at 517-887-4316 or email Immunization@ingham.org. The clinic offers appointments for Ingham County residents and limited first-come, first-served walk-ins. Walk-in hours can close early due to patient volume.
What are the immunization walk-in hours?
Listed walk-in hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Thursday schedule notes no TB skin tests. Verify before visiting.
What is the Ingham County WIC phone number?
The Ingham County WIC phone number is 517-887-4326. The WIC fax number is 517-676-7278, and the breastfeeding help line is 517-887-4543.
Who handles well and septic questions in Ingham County?
Environmental Health handles well and septic questions. Call 517-887-4312 for well systems, septic systems, water sampling, vacant land evaluations, point-of-sale program questions and related Environmental Health permits.
How do I find restaurant inspection reports?
Use the official Restaurant Inspection Reports page. It shows the two most recent routine inspections for licensed food service facilities. For reports not shown online, contact Environmental Health at 517-887-4312.
Does the Health Department issue birth certificates?
Certified birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Ingham County Clerk, not the general Health Department line. The County Clerk phone number is 517-676-7201.
How much is an Ingham County birth or death certificate?
The County Clerk lists $30 for the first certified copy and $15 for additional copies of the same record in the same transaction. Expedited postage is listed at $45. Credit or debit card transactions may have a processor service fee.
Where is the Ingham County Clerk for vital records?
The main County Clerk office is listed at Mason Courthouse, 341 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854. A branch office is listed at Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933. The vital records phone number is 517-676-7201.
Does Ingham County have community health centers?
Yes. Ingham Community Health Centers provide primary care, pediatric care, women’s health, behavioral health, dental care, pharmacy services and school-based care. Services are provided without regard to insurance status or ability to pay, and a sliding fee scale may be available for eligible patients.
What number do I call for communicable disease or animal bite questions?
The directory lists 517-887-4308 for communicable disease control, disease outbreaks, TB follow-up and animal bites. For immediate medical emergencies, call 911.