Escambia County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, records, immunizations and environmental health help
The Escambia County Health Department on this page means the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, serving Pensacola and surrounding Escambia County, Florida communities.
Use this guide to choose the right office, phone number, certificate route, WIC location, immunization appointment line, Environmental Health desk, septic routing, disease-reporting number and official link before you call, visit, mail documents or pay a fee.
Choose the DOH-Escambia service you need
Select your task. This does not book appointments or collect private information; it simply points you to the safest official starting route.
Call 850-595-6500 for general DOH-Escambia help. Say the service you need first so staff can route you to Fairfield, Downtown, Northside WIC, certificate services, Environmental Health or another agency.
DOH-Escambia quick answer for phone, locations and services
The main Florida Department of Health in Escambia County phone number is 850-595-6500. The main Fairfield Service Center is at 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Call 850-595-6554 for immunization appointments, 850-595-6670 for WIC, 850-595-6543 for birth and death certificates, 850-595-6700 for Environmental Health and 850-595-6683 to report a disease.
Environmental Health is mainly at the Downtown Service Center, 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. Northside Service Center at 8390 North Palafox is WIC-focused and appointment-only Monday through Thursday.
Official verification before using this Escambia County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed page uses official Florida Department of Health in Escambia County sources for Fairfield, Downtown and Northside locations, contact routes, immunizations, WIC, certificates, birth/death certificate fees, Environmental Health, septic routing, disease reporting, Healthy Start and service-center hours.
Public-health phone numbers, clinic schedules, certificate fees, appointment rules, WIC availability, storm closures, beach/water alerts and Environmental Health routing can change. Always verify live details on the official page before visiting, mailing forms, ordering through VitalChek, paying a fee or relying on a deadline.
What this Escambia County Health Department guide covers
Make sure you need Escambia County, Florida
There are two common Escambia County health-department searches: Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County, Alabama. This page is only for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County.
For statewide Florida context, use our Florida Department of Health guide. For Alabama routing, see Alabama Department of Public Health.
Escambia County Health Department phone numbers by service
If you only remember one number, call 850-595-6500. But the direct program number is usually faster for certificates, WIC, immunizations, disease reporting and Environmental Health.
| Need | Correct phone or route | Best starting place | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DOH-Escambia help | 850-595-6500 | Fairfield Service Center | Service name, county, address or record involved, deadline and callback number. |
| Immunizations or vaccine records | 850-595-6554 | Fairfield Immunization Clinic | Photo ID, prior vaccine records, school/travel/work form, age and insurance/payment question. |
| WIC | 850-595-6670 | WIC / Fairfield or Northside | Pregnancy/postpartum/breastfeeding/infant/child details, income or benefit proof question and appointment need. |
| Birth or death certificate | 850-595-6543 | Fairfield Vital Statistics | Full name, date, Florida event location, relationship, valid photo ID, cause-of-death need and payment. |
| Environmental Health | 850-595-6700 | Downtown Service Center | Business/property address, permit type, complaint details, inspection question or record request. |
| Disease reporting | 850-595-6683 | Report a Disease route | Condition, date, location, provider/school/facility details and people affected. |
| Family Planning | 850-595-6500, Option 2 | Family Planning Clinic | Appointment need, privacy concern, pregnancy test, birth control, Pap screening or counseling question. |
| Healthy Start | 850-595-6641 | Healthy Start program | Pregnancy or child-under-three details, referral need and best callback number. |
| Coordinated Intake and Referral | 850-696-2291 or 850-417-3690 | Family support program routing | Pregnancy, infant, child, family support and referral needs. |
| RESET diabetes prevention | 850-316-2754 or 850-316-2764 | RESET lifestyle-change program | Program interest, class schedule question and best contact method. |
DOH-Escambia locations, hours and maps
Do not assume every service is handled at the main Fairfield address. Clinical and certificate services are centered at Fairfield, Environmental Public Health is centered Downtown, and Northside is a WIC location with appointment rules.
| Location | Address and phone | Main services | Hours and warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Service Center | 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501 850-595-6500 | Adult, child, Family Planning, Healthy Start, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs, tobacco cessation, tuberculosis and WIC. | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Certificate window is shorter: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Downtown Service Center | 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502 850-595-6700 | Biomedical waste, body piercing, coastal beach monitoring, food hygiene, mobile home/RV parks, public pools, public water, school health, tanning and tattooing. | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Best for Environmental Health and regulated facility questions. |
| Northside Service Center | 8390 North Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32534 850-484-5121 | Women, Infants and Children (WIC). | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; appointment only Monday-Thursday. Call 850-595-6670 for WIC appointment. |
Fairfield Service Center map
Downtown Service Center map
Before you call or visit the Escambia County Health Department
A prepared call saves time, especially when services are split between Fairfield, Downtown and Northside.
Immunizations, school shots, travel vaccines and vaccine records
For immunization appointments, call 850-595-6554. Customer service representatives are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The immunization clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..
DOH-Escambia lists immunization services for children, adolescents, adults, travelers and immunization records. This matters for school enrollment, daycare, college, health-care jobs, travel and replacement records.
School-shot checklist
- Call the immunization appointment line early, especially before back-to-school season.
- Bring all previous immunization records from doctors, pharmacies, schools or other states.
- Bring school, daycare, college, sports or employment forms if required.
- Ask whether a parent or guardian must be present for a minor.
- Ask whether more than one dose or return appointment is needed.
WIC, breastfeeding support and Northside appointment rules
WIC in Escambia County is reached at 850-595-6670. WIC supports eligible pregnant people, postpartum parents, breastfeeding families, infants and children under five with healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals.
Northside Service Center is a WIC location at 8390 North Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32534. It is appointment-only Monday through Thursday. Call before visiting.
| WIC need | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| New WIC eligibility | Call 850-595-6670 | Pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant or child details; income or benefit proof question; residency details. |
| Breastfeeding support | Call WIC and ask for breastfeeding help | Baby’s age, feeding issue, pump question, support group interest and best callback number. |
| WIC EBT balance | Use WIC EBT online system or balance phone route | WIC EBT card information and shopping question. |
| Northside appointment | Call 850-595-6670 before visiting | Appointment date, participant details, documents requested and arrival time. |
Florida birth certificates, death certificates and VitalChek
DOH-Escambia issues Florida birth and death certificates through the Fairfield Service Center. Call 850-595-6543. The certificate office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m..
Florida certificates may be ordered online through VitalChek, by mail or in person. VitalChek is the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health for online orders, but it is a third-party service and may charge different fees than the local office.
| Certificate task | Official availability | Listed fee | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | Florida births from 1930 to present. | $11 per copy. | Valid photo ID, full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full maiden name, father’s full name and application form. |
| Florida death certificate | Florida deaths from 2009 to present through local office route. | $11 per copy. | Decedent name, date of death, county/city of death, relationship, purpose, valid ID if cause of death is requested and fee. |
| Birth before 1930 | Use Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. | Verify current state fee. | Use state-level birth certificate instructions. |
| Death before 2009 | Use Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or VitalChek. | Verify current state or VitalChek fee. | Use state-level death certificate instructions. |
| Marriage or divorce certificate | Florida marriage/divorce certificates after June 6, 1927; older records usually through Clerk of Court. | Verify on FloridaHealth.gov. | Record type, names, date, county and whether you need a certificate or full court record. |
Birth certificate checklist
- Valid photo ID such as driver’s license, state ID, passport or military ID.
- For mailed requests, a clear readable photocopy of valid ID.
- Full name on the birth certificate.
- Date of birth and county of birth.
- Mother’s full name, including maiden name, and father’s full name.
- Completed birth certificate application form and fee.
Death certificate checklist
- Full name of decedent and date of death.
- City or county of death.
- Your relationship to the decedent and purpose for certified copy.
- Valid photo ID, especially for cause-of-death certificate requests.
- Completed death certificate application and fee.
For broader certificate planning, see our health department birth certificate guide.
Environmental Health, food hygiene, pools, tattoo, tanning and regulated facilities
Environmental Public Health is based at the Downtown Service Center at 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. Call 850-595-6700.
This is the best route for many business, inspection, public facility and environmental questions. The division conducts inspections, issues permits and licenses, enforces statutes and codes and responds to environmental health concerns.
Before calling Environmental Health
- Write the business or property name and exact street address.
- Know whether your issue is a permit, inspection, complaint, payment, record request or public-health concern.
- For record requests, ask whether DOH-Escambia holds the record or another agency handles it.
- For fees, ask whether payment can be made in person, by mail or online through MyFloridaEHPermit.com.
- For septic, use the DEP route first because permitting changed in 2025.
Escambia septic permits, OSTDS records and the 2025 DEP change
This is one of the highest-risk areas for outdated information. Effective January 2, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection oversees septic system permitting in Escambia County.
For Environmental Health records and inspection reports for entities permitted through DOH-Escambia, contact 850-595-6700 or email the official feedback address. For on-site sewage or septic system records, DOH-Escambia routes residents to Florida DEP at 850-245-4070 or OSTDS_Feedback@floridadep.gov.
| Question | Best route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Food, pool, tattoo, body piercing or mobile home park inspection record | DOH-Escambia Environmental Health at 850-595-6700 | These are typical Environmental Public Health record and inspection questions. |
| Septic permit or OSTDS question | Florida DEP Onsite Sewage Program | Escambia septic permitting shifted to DEP starting January 2, 2025. |
| Property sale, home purchase or construction with septic | Start with DEP; ask if old local records exist | Homebuyers, realtors and contractors can lose time if they use old health department routing. |
| Public water, beach water or environmental alert | DOH-Escambia Environmental Health and official water-quality resources | Water issues may involve multiple local/state programs. |
Report disease, public-health concerns and local alerts
DOH-Escambia lists 850-595-6683 as the number to report a disease. Use this route for reportable diseases, provider questions and public-health follow-up.
Prepare before reporting
- Condition or suspected disease.
- Date symptoms started or exposure occurred.
- School, workplace, healthcare facility, restaurant, event or group involved.
- Number of people affected if known.
- Provider or lab information if available.
- Best callback number for official follow-up.
Family Planning, Women’s Health, Healthy Start and RESET
DOH-Escambia also provides family, women’s health and wellness programs. These are not the same as certificate services or Environmental Health.
| Program | Phone or route | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Family Planning | 850-595-6500, Option 2 | Preconception counseling, family planning exams, Pap screening, pregnancy testing and counseling. |
| Women’s Health | 850-595-6500, Option 2 | Family planning, Improved Pregnancy Outcome and breast/cervical cancer early detection routing. |
| Healthy Start | 850-595-6641 | Pregnant women and families of children under age three; education, care coordination, screenings and referrals. |
| Coordinated Intake and Referral | 850-696-2291 or 850-417-3690 | Connecting families to pregnancy, infant and family support programs. |
| RESET diabetes prevention | 850-316-2754 or 850-316-2764 | Free lifestyle-change program information and class schedule questions. |
What DOH-Escambia may not handle
A strong health department guide should also stop users from going to the wrong office.
| If you need | Do not use | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | Routine county health department phone line | Call 911 or use emergency medical services. |
| Alabama Escambia County health services | Florida DOH-Escambia addresses or certificate rules | Use Alabama Department of Public Health Escambia County routing. |
| Non-Florida birth or death certificate | DOH-Escambia Vital Statistics | Order from the state where the birth or death occurred. |
| Septic permit after 2025 | Outdated county health department septic instructions | Use Florida DEP Onsite Sewage Program routing. |
| Private doctor or hospital records | County health department certificate office | Contact the provider, hospital or records custodian that created the medical record. |
| SNAP, Medicaid or benefit case status | DOH-Escambia clinic desk | Use the proper Florida benefit, Medicaid or social-service agency route. |
Official Escambia County Health Department links
Use these official resources for final decisions, appointments, fees, forms, records, WIC, certificates, Environmental Health and septic routing.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County official websiteMain official website for DOH-Escambia services, alerts, events and program pages. Official contact pageContact form, public records warning and program-category routing. Fairfield Service CenterMain clinical and certificate location at 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola. Downtown Service CenterEnvironmental Health location at 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola. Northside Service CenterWIC-focused location at 8390 North Palafox, Pensacola. ImmunizationsAppointments, vaccine records, ID/record requirements and clinic hours. WICNutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, referrals and WIC contact route. CertificatesBirth, death, marriage, divorce and VitalChek ordering overview. Environmental Public HealthFood hygiene, pools, body art, public water, biomedical waste, records and septic routing notice. Florida DEP Onsite Sewage ProgramCurrent state route for septic/OSTDS permitting after the 2025 Escambia routing change.Escambia County Health Department FAQ
What is the Escambia County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Escambia County phone number is 850-595-6500. For faster help, use the direct line for immunizations, WIC, certificates, Environmental Health or disease reporting.
Where is the Escambia County Health Department located?
The main Fairfield Service Center is at 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501. Environmental Health is at the Downtown Service Center, 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. Northside WIC is at 8390 North Palafox.
What are DOH-Escambia hours?
Fairfield Service Center is listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Downtown Service Center is listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Certificate office hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Call before visiting during holidays, storms or service alerts.
How do I make an immunization appointment in Escambia County?
Call 850-595-6554 to make, change or cancel immunization appointments. Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person receiving services.
How do I contact WIC in Escambia County?
Call 850-595-6670 for WIC. Northside Service Center is a WIC location and is appointment-only Monday through Thursday, so call before visiting.
How much is a birth certificate in Escambia County, Florida?
The official DOH-Escambia birth certificate page lists $11 for a birth certificate copy. Florida birth certificates are available for Florida births from 1930 to present through this route.
How much is a death certificate in Escambia County, Florida?
The official DOH-Escambia death certificate page lists $11 for a death certificate copy. Death certificates through the local route are listed for Florida deaths from 2009 to present.
Who handles Environmental Health in Escambia County?
DOH-Escambia Environmental Public Health is at the Downtown Service Center and can be reached at 850-595-6700. It handles many food hygiene, pool, body art, public water, biomedical waste and facility inspection questions.
Does the Escambia County Health Department handle septic permits?
As of January 2, 2025, Florida DEP oversees septic system permitting in Escambia County. For septic or OSTDS records, DOH-Escambia directs residents to Florida DEP at 850-245-4070 or OSTDS_Feedback@floridadep.gov.
Is this the Alabama Escambia County Health Department?
No. This guide is for Escambia County, Florida. If you need Atmore, Brewton or Escambia County, Alabama services, use Alabama Department of Public Health county routing instead.