Ingham County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, immunizations, vital records and environmental health help
The Ingham County Health Department serves Lansing, East Lansing, Mason and nearby communities through public health programs, clinic services, WIC, immunizations, Environmental Health, disease control, maternal and child health, and community health centers.
This guide helps you choose the right official office before you call, visit, request a certificate, report a food illness, check a restaurant inspection, schedule shots, or ask about well and septic records.
Choose the Ingham County public health service you need
Select your task below. This finder does not book an appointment, but it points you to the correct official starting place.
Call 517-887-4311 for general Ingham County Health Department questions. If you know the service, use the direct number in the phone directory below.
Ingham County Health Department quick answer
The main Ingham County Health Department office is at 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. The main phone number is 517-887-4311, and the fax number is 517-887-4310.
Use 517-887-4316 for immunizations and TB testing. Use 517-887-4326 for WIC. Use 517-887-4312 for Environmental Health, restaurant inspections, foodborne illness, well and septic, permits, radon, pools and water questions.
For certified birth, death or marriage records, contact the Ingham County Clerk at 517-676-7201. For immediate danger or medical emergency, call 911.
Official verification before using this guide
Updated for publication on June 27, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Ingham County Health Department pages, the official service directory, Immunizations, WIC, Community Health Centers, Billing & Sliding Fee information, Environmental Health, Restaurant Inspections, Well and Septic, Child Lead Program, and Ingham County Clerk Vital Records pages.
Clinic schedules, walk-in limits, vaccine availability, service fees, health center locations, restaurant inspection access, well/septic requirements, and Clerk record rules can change. Verify live details on the official page before visiting, paying, ordering or relying on a deadline.
What this Ingham County Health Department guide covers
Ingham County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct program number when you know your need. It is faster than calling the main office and trying to explain the whole problem.
| Need | Correct phone or office | Best first sentence | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Health Department routing | 517-887-4311 | “I live in Ingham County and need help finding the correct public health program.” | County, service needed, deadline and callback number. |
| Immunizations, flu shots, TB testing, travel vaccine questions | 517-887-4316 Immunization@ingham.org | “I need an immunization appointment, TB test, vaccine record or travel vaccine consultation.” | Vaccine records, insurance or payment information, forms and deadline. |
| Communicable disease, outbreaks, TB follow-up, animal bites | 517-887-4308 | “I need to report or ask about a disease, TB follow-up, outbreak or animal bite.” | Exposure date, symptoms, provider instructions, location and contact details. |
| WIC | 517-887-4326 Breastfeeding help line: 517-887-4543 | “I want to apply for WIC, schedule WIC or ask about breastfeeding support.” | Pregnancy or child details, ID, address proof, income or benefit proof. |
| Maternal and Child Health, Early On, parenting support | 517-887-4322 | “I need maternal, child health, home visiting or parenting support.” | Child age, pregnancy status, address, referral details and current need. |
| 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.” | Diagnosis, insurance, provider, household and program notices. |
| Health benefit programs and resource navigation | 517-887-4306 | “I need help understanding health coverage or finding care resources.” | Insurance status, household need, program notices and contact details. |
| Environmental Health | 517-887-4312 | “I have a food, septic, well, water, radon, pool, campground, permit or environmental complaint question.” | Property address, facility name, permit number, photos and date details. |
| County vital records | Ingham County Clerk: 517-676-7201 | “I need a certified birth, death or marriage record for an event in Ingham County.” | Record type, event date, name, ID, relationship and payment method. |
Ingham County Health Department office, map and visitor tips
The main Ingham County Health Department address is 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. Some program pages also list a mailing address of PO Box 30161, Lansing, MI 48909-7661, so do not confuse mailing and visitor information.
Before you call or visit Ingham County Health Department
Use this checklist before driving to Lansing, calling the wrong office, or submitting a form without the right information.
Immunizations, flu shots, TB testing and vaccine records
The Ingham County immunization clinic is located at 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48911, Entrance #3, 2nd Floor. The official page says the clinic offers appointments for Ingham County residents and limited walk-in appointments on a first-come, first-served basis.
Call 517-887-4316 before visiting, especially if you need TB testing, international travel vaccines, school forms, incomplete records, or end-of-day walk-in help.
| Day | Published clinic hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Clinic may close early due to client volume. |
| Tuesday | 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Bring records and forms. |
| Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Longer day, but still confirm before traveling. |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Official page says no TB skin tests on Thursday. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Do not arrive late if you need walk-in service. |
What to bring for shots or TB testing
- Previous vaccine record for each person.
- School, childcare, college, job, immigration or travel form if relevant.
- Photo ID if requested.
- Insurance, Medicaid or payment information if requested.
- A list of deadlines, especially before school starts.
- Provider letters or TB result documents if you were referred.
WIC, breastfeeding support and maternal child health
Ingham County WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals. The official WIC page says WIC benefits are loaded to an EBT card for healthy food and that clients may receive nutrition guidance and breastfeeding counseling.
What to prepare for a WIC appointment
- ID for parent/caregiver and applicant when requested.
- Proof of address or county residence.
- Proof of income or proof of a qualifying benefit program if applicable.
- Pregnancy information, infant information or child information.
- Any WIC card, notices, referral papers or breastfeeding questions.
Ingham Community Health Centers: primary care, dental, women’s health and teen services
Ingham Community Health Centers are connected to the county health system but are different from the public health administrative office. They offer primary care, pediatric care, women’s health, behavioral healthcare, school-based care, dental care and pharmacy services.
The official community health center 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.
| Health center need | Route | Useful phone or note |
|---|---|---|
| Primary care | Allen, Birch, Forest or other community health center routes | Use official locations and health services pages before scheduling. |
| Pediatrics | Cedar Community Health Center – Pediatrics | Directory lists Pediatrics at 517-887-4305. |
| Women’s health and prenatal care | Cedar Community Health Center – Women’s Health | Directory lists 517-887-4320 and 517-702-3500 routes. |
| Dental care | Forest Community Health Center – Dental | Dental services include cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and related care. |
| Billing or sliding fee | Billing Department | Call 517-887-4383 for billing questions or phone payment help. |
Sliding fee and patient portal cautions
- The sliding fee discount may require proof of household income and family size.
- Eligibility is reviewed and some programs may have different rules.
- Established patients may use online scheduling where available.
- Do not use a patient portal for urgent or emergency medical issues.
Environmental Health: food, housing, water, waste, permits and complaints
Ingham County Environmental Health protects the public from environmental health risks and handles many non-clinic issues. These include food service inspections, foodborne illness complaints, septic systems, water wells, pools, campgrounds, body art facilities, radon, waste, water quality and environmental complaints.
Call 517-887-4312 for Environmental Health routing. Have the exact address, business name, date, permit number or complaint details ready.
Restaurant inspections and foodborne illness complaints
Ingham County Environmental Health licenses and inspects more than 1,000 food service establishments, including restaurants, hospital and university canteens and mobile units. To report a foodborne illness, call 517-887-4312.
The restaurant inspection page says the online inspection site shows the two most recent routine inspections for a licensed food service facility. For reports not shown online, contact Environmental Health at 517-887-4312.
How to report a useful food complaint
- Write the restaurant or facility name.
- Include the exact address or nearest location.
- Record the date and time you ate or observed the problem.
- List foods eaten, symptoms, people affected and timing if illness occurred.
- Keep receipts, photos or packaging if available and lawful.
- Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or urgent.
Well, septic, water sampling and point-of-sale guidance
Well and septic questions are common for homeowners, buyers, sellers, contractors and real estate agents. Ingham County lists 517-887-4312 for Environmental Health contact related to well and septic.
| 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. |
| Vacant land or township evaluations | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Parcel number, proposed use, township and deadline. |
| Radon test kits | Environmental Health, 517-887-4312 | Ask whether kits are available and current pickup rules. |
Birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Ingham County Clerk
This is a major search-intent point: 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 page says birth and death records date back to 1867 and marriage license records date back to 1837. The Clerk phone number is 517-676-7201.
Certified copy fees and ordering notes
- Birth and death certificate pages list $30 for the first certified copy.
- Additional certified copies of the same record in the same transaction are listed at $15.
- Expedited postage is listed at $45.
- Credit/debit transactions may have a minimum service fee.
- Death certificate requests can be submitted online through the Self-Service Portal, by mail or by email with the correct form and payment route.
- Birth records are restricted and may require authorized requester status and identification.
Estimate basic Ingham certified copy cost
This estimates only the published certified copy fee pattern. It does not include card service fees, postage, expedited delivery or special processing.
One certified copy using the published first-copy fee.
Communicable disease, outbreaks, animal bites, lead testing and emergency preparedness
Ingham County’s disease control and public health programs can help with communicable disease questions, TB follow-up, outbreak reporting, animal bites, measles information, fact sheets and public health emergency preparedness.
For broader federal/state program differences, see our HHS guide. For finding other local offices, use the health department near me guide.
What to do if your Ingham County service is not found
What Ingham County Health Department may not handle
Some searches look like health department questions but belong somewhere else. Use this list before calling.
Official Ingham County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final decisions, appointments, fees, complaint routes, record requests and live service details.
Ingham County Health Department official websiteMain official page for health department programs, services, news, branches and contact details. ICHD service directoryDirect phone numbers and service routing for immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, health centers, lead, disease control and more. ICHD ImmunizationsClinic address, hours, walk-in note, appointment guidance and immunization contact details. Ingham County WICWIC food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, phone numbers and office details. Ingham Community Health CentersPrimary care, pediatric care, women’s health, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy and health center access. Billing and sliding fee informationBilling Department phone number, payment route and sliding fee discount program details. Environmental HealthFood, well, septic, water, waste, healthy homes, permits, pollution prevention and environmental complaint routes. Restaurant inspection reportsOfficial page explaining inspection report lookup and how to request reports not shown online. Well and SepticWell, septic, point-of-sale, permits, certified inspectors and property-related Environmental Health routing. Ingham County Clerk Vital RecordsOfficial birth, death and marriage record routing, Clerk phone number, locations and office hours.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. Use direct numbers for faster help when you need immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, disease control or vital records routing.
Where is the Ingham County Health Department located?
The main health department office is at 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911. Call before visiting because some services use specific doors, rooms, appointment rules or clinic hours.
How do I contact the Ingham County immunization clinic?
Call 517-887-4316 or use the official immunization page. The clinic is listed at 5303 S Cedar St., Lansing, Entrance #3, 2nd Floor.
Does Ingham County Health Department offer TB testing?
Yes, TB testing is routed through the immunization clinic. The official clinic schedule notes that Thursday hours do not include TB skin tests, so call before visiting.
What is the Ingham County WIC phone number?
The Ingham County WIC phone number is 517-887-4326. The breastfeeding help line is 517-887-4543.
Where do I get an Ingham County birth certificate?
Certified birth certificates are handled by the Ingham County Clerk, not the health department clinic desk. Call the Clerk at 517-676-7201 or use the official Clerk Vital Records page.
How much is an Ingham County birth or death certificate?
The Clerk’s birth and death certificate pages list $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.
Who handles Ingham County restaurant inspection reports?
Ingham County Environmental Health handles restaurant inspections. The restaurant inspection page says the online site shows the two most recent routine inspections, and reports not shown online can be requested by calling 517-887-4312.
Who handles well and septic questions in Ingham County?
Ingham County Environmental Health handles well and septic questions. Call 517-887-4312 with the property address, project type, permit details or real estate deadline.
Is this the official Ingham County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official Ingham County website for final appointment rules, fees, clinic hours, record requests, permits, restaurant reports and legal notices.