Last reviewed 2026. This guide is for the Elkhart County Health Department in Indiana. It uses the official health.elkhartcounty.com service pages, including the 2026 fee schedule notice, Lincoln Center contact details, Environmental Health routing, patient services, Healthy Beginnings, and Vital Records instructions. Always verify fees, hours, appointment rules, forms, and eligibility directly with the county before you visit.
Elkhart County Health Department Services, Phone Numbers, Locations and Records Help
The Elkhart County Health Department serves residents through patient services, immunizations, STI and HIV testing, tuberculosis control, childhood lead screening, animal bite and rabies reporting, birth and death records, Environmental Health, food service inspection, septic and well permits, Healthy Beginnings, WIC-related support, health education, emergency preparedness, and community wellness programs. The key is choosing the right phone number and location before you drive to the wrong office.
This article is only for Elkhart County, Indiana. It is not for a city health office in another state, a hospital, a private clinic, a Medicaid case office, or a neighboring county health department. If your birth, death, restaurant complaint, septic system, school vaccine form, lead concern, animal bite, or vital record did not happen in Elkhart County, this may be the wrong office.
- Agency
- Elkhart County Health Department, Indiana
- Official website
- https://health.elkhartcounty.com/en/
- Main location
- Lincoln Center, 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116
- Main phone
- (574) 523-2283 Fax: (574) 295-6186 Toll Free: (877) 523-2283
- Main hours
- Monday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
- Environmental Health
- Public Services Building, 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: (574) 971-4600.
- Vital Records
- 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart. Phone: (574) 523-2107. Window hours: Monday 8:00 AM-4:50 PM; Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:50 PM.
- Leadership
- Health Officer: Melanie Sizemore, DBA, MPH. Health Administrator: Andrew Bylsma.
Quick answer: what the Elkhart County Health Department can help with
The Elkhart County Health Department offers services to Elkhart County residents under the mission of healthy lives and healthy communities. Its work is split across patient services, Environmental Health, birth and death records, Healthy Beginnings, health education, emergency preparedness, and public health administration. This means one resident may call for a school immunization appointment, another may need a birth certificate, a restaurant owner may need a food permit, a homeowner may need a septic permit, and a parent may need a lead screening. Those are not all handled by the same desk.
The main location is the Lincoln Center at 608 Oakland Avenue in Elkhart. That is the address most residents need for general department contact, patient services, Vital Records, immunization routing, STI/HIV clinic routing, animal bite and rabies information, and several resident-facing programs. Environmental Health is different. Environmental Health Services is located in the Public Services Building at 4230 Elkhart Road in Goshen and is reached at (574) 971-4600. Healthy Beginnings also has separate Elkhart and Goshen service locations.
Call Lincoln Center
Use (574) 523-2283 for general Elkhart County Health Department questions and routing. If you know your service is immunization, Vital Records, Environmental Health, or STI testing, use the specific number instead.
Call Environmental Health
Use (574) 971-4600 for food inspection, septic permits, well permits, groundwater, pool inspections, radon, mold, lead, vectors, rodents, and environmental public health questions.
Call Vital Records
Use (574) 523-2107 for Elkhart County birth and death certificates. ECHD only issues certificates when the birth or death occurred in Elkhart County.
Elkhart County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use this phone guide before calling. It is not enough to search “Elkhart County Health Department phone number” and call the first number you see. Different programs use different lines, and using the correct number saves time.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say when you call |
|---|---|---|
| General Health Department help | (574) 523-2283 | Say you need help reaching the correct program and name your issue in one sentence. |
| Patient Services, child lead, animal bites, school vaccines, immunization questions | (574) 523-2127 | Say whether the issue is an immunization appointment, lead screen, animal bite, rabies question, or school vaccine form. |
| Adult immunization appointment or vaccine records | (574) 523-2127 | Ask about eligibility, cost, appointment availability, and what records to bring. |
| STI or HIV clinic | (574) 523-2128 | Ask about confidential STI/HIV screening, current fees, available testing, and appointment rules. |
| Birth or death certificate | (574) 523-2107 | Say whether the birth or death occurred in Elkhart County and ask what ID and proof are required. |
| Environmental Health | (574) 971-4600 | Use for food service, septic, wells, groundwater, pool inspections, radon, mold, lead, rodents, insects, and environmental complaints. |
| Healthy Beginnings | (574) 522-0104 | Ask about pregnancy, infant, child, breastfeeding, nutrition, or early childhood support programs. |
| Healthy Beginnings dental | (574) 522-6702 | Ask what dental services are offered, who is eligible, and which location or schedule applies. |
| Public records request from ECHD | Use the official Health Department forms page | Use the records request form when asking for ECHD public records, especially Environmental Health records. |
Best call strategy
Start with one direct sentence. For example: “I need a certified birth certificate for someone born in Elkhart County,” “I need my child’s school vaccine record,” “I need a septic permit question answered,” or “I want to ask about an animal bite and rabies reporting.” Public health staff can route you faster when you lead with the service category, address, date, and person involved.
Do not call with only a vague complaint. For restaurants, septic systems, wells, rodents, lead, or food service concerns, write down the address, business name, date, time, and what happened. For immunizations, bring the vaccine record. For Vital Records, prepare identification and proof of relationship when needed.
Elkhart County Health Department locations and which office to visit
The most common user mistake is driving to the wrong building. Elkhart County Health Department has multiple service locations. The Lincoln Center address is the main public-facing health department location. Environmental Health uses the Public Services Building in Goshen. Healthy Beginnings has an Elkhart location and a Goshen location. Vital Records operates from the Lincoln Center but uses its own window hours.
| Location | Address and phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| ECHD Lincoln Center | 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116. Phone: (574) 523-2283. | Main Health Department routing, patient services, Vital Records, immunization routing, animal bite and rabies questions, lead screening, STI/HIV clinic routing, and department administration. |
| Vital Records window | 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116. Phone: (574) 523-2107. | Elkhart County birth certificates and death certificates for events that occurred in Elkhart County. |
| Environmental Health Services | Public Services Building, 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: (574) 971-4600. | Food service inspection, well permits, septic permits, groundwater, pool inspections, environmental complaints, radon, mold, lead, insects, vectors, rodents, and related forms. |
| Healthy Beginnings Elkhart | 1400 Hudson Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. Phone: (574) 522-0104. Dental: (574) 522-6702. | Pregnancy, infant, breastfeeding, nutrition, young child support, WIC-related community help, and dental routing. |
| Healthy Beginnings Goshen | 117 N. 2nd Street, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: (574) 522-0104. | Healthy Beginnings services in Goshen. Call before visiting because the official contact page says to contact the department for hours. |
Map to Elkhart County Health Department Lincoln Center
The main Health Department location is 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116. Use this map for the Lincoln Center. If you need Environmental Health, use the Public Services Building at 4230 Elkhart Road in Goshen instead.
Before you visit Lincoln Center
- Call first if you need an immunization, STI/HIV clinic visit, TB service, or special appointment.
- Bring photo ID, vaccine records, insurance or payment information, and a translator if needed for vaccine appointments.
- Use Vital Records window hours if you are coming for a birth or death certificate.
- Do not go to Lincoln Center for Environmental Health permits unless staff tells you to.
Before you visit Environmental Health
- Use 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen for Environmental Health Services.
- Call (574) 971-4600 before visiting for forms, fees, and inspection or permit instructions.
- Environmentalists maintain office hours between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Bring property address, parcel details, business name, permit details, or complaint facts.
Service area: Elkhart County communities
The Elkhart County Health Department serves residents across Elkhart County, Indiana. This includes Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Middlebury, Bristol, Wakarusa, Millersburg, New Paris, Dunlap, Simonton Lake, Foraker, Benton, Jamestown, Jefferson, Osolo, Cleveland, Concord, Baugo, Harrison, Jackson, Olive, Union, Clinton, Washington and surrounding county areas. Service eligibility can depend on county residence, where a birth or death occurred, property address, school requirements, age, insurance status, public health issue, or whether the program is operated directly by ECHD or a partner.
Patient Services: what residents usually need first
Patient Services is the side of the Health Department most residents think of first. It includes animal bites and rabies information, childhood lead program, communicable disease surveillance, HIV testing, sexually transmitted infections clinic, school vaccination clinics, adult immunizations, child immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and patient-service FAQs. The practical resident-facing number for many of these services is (574) 523-2127, while STI/HIV clinic questions commonly route to (574) 523-2128.
Do not treat Patient Services as emergency medical care. The Health Department can provide public health services, testing, screening, education, immunization support, surveillance, and reporting. It is not a substitute for 911, an emergency department, urgent care, your doctor, or a hospital specialist. If there is immediate danger, severe illness, severe injury, breathing trouble, chest pain, a serious bite, or another life-threatening situation, use emergency care.
Use Patient Services for
- Child and adult immunization questions
- School vaccination clinic information
- Lead screening for children
- Animal bite and rabies reporting questions
- STI/HIV testing and TB-related services
Bring or prepare
- Current photo ID
- Complete vaccine records
- School forms or employer forms
- Insurance, Medicaid, cash or credit card if applicable
- Translator support if possible
Do not use it for
- Life-threatening emergencies
- Private hospital records
- Births or deaths outside Elkhart County
- Environmental permits
- Septic, well, food, pool or rodent inspections
Immunizations for children, adults and school requirements
Elkhart County Health Department offers child immunizations based on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations and points residents to Indiana school immunization requirements through the Indiana Department of Health. For children, ECHD states that it can see children with private insurance as well as children who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program. VFC is a federally funded program for children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.
For adult immunizations, ECHD says vaccines are available at the Elkhart office by appointment only. Adult vaccines listed by the department include MMR, varicella, Tdap, influenza, and HPV, with additional vaccines available through state-funded programs such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, meningococcal ACWY, and pneumococcal vaccines. Availability, eligibility and costs can change, so call before visiting.
| Immunization need | What ECHD says | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Child vaccines | Vaccines are offered based on ACIP recommendations, with child vaccine resources and school requirement links. | Call (574) 523-2127 and bring your child’s complete vaccine record and school forms. |
| Vaccines for Children program | Children who qualify for VFC will not be denied services due to inability to pay the administration fee. | Ask about VFC eligibility, Medicaid or insurance billing, and the current administration fee. |
| Adult vaccines | Adult immunizations are available at the Elkhart office by appointment only. | Call for eligibility, cost and vaccine availability before visiting. |
| Vaccine records | Immunization record request forms are available, and residents can request online access through MyVaxIndiana. | Use the record request form or MyVaxIndiana, and do not wait until a school deadline. |
Adult immunizations are appointment-only at the Elkhart office. ECHD also says that if you are 10 minutes late for an appointment, you may be asked to reschedule. Do not schedule too close to school deadlines, travel dates, work requirements, college move-in, or sports deadlines.
- Call the right line. Use (574) 523-2127 for immunization questions and school vaccination clinic information.
- Gather records. Bring a complete and current vaccine record. Missing records can slow down service.
- Bring photo ID. Adult immunization instructions say to bring current picture ID.
- Ask about cost. Child immunization administration fees, adult vaccine fees, and payment options can change.
- Keep final proof. Save the updated record for school, work, travel, camp, daycare or future medical care.
STI, HIV and tuberculosis services
The Elkhart County STI Program offers confidential screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, syphilis, Hepatitis C and HIV. The official STI/HIV clinic information lists (574) 523-2128 as the number for people without insurance and states that the STI/HIV clinic visit cost is $25, subject to change without notice, with certain tests and medications potentially costing extra. Call for current pricing before you go.
Elkhart County also lists HIV testing and tuberculosis control under Patient Services. The Communicable Disease Surveillance page explains that local health departments investigate reportable communicable diseases and submit results to the Indiana State Department of Health under Indiana law and rule. If you are calling about possible exposure, symptoms, a positive test, contact tracing, TB testing, or a provider request, call early and explain the exact reason for the call.
STI/HIV clinic checklist
- Call (574) 523-2128 for current clinic details.
- Ask whether an appointment is needed.
- Ask about the current visit fee and extra test or medication costs.
- Bring ID and payment if required.
- Do not delay testing if you may have been exposed.
Communicable disease checklist
- Call if you have a reportable disease question.
- Have your test date, provider name and contact details ready.
- Ask whether you should isolate, notify contacts or contact a healthcare provider.
- Use emergency care for severe symptoms or immediate danger.
Childhood Lead Program and lead screening
Elkhart County Health Department says children under six years old are more likely to get lead poisoning than any other age group. The department explains that lead can harm a young child’s growth, behavior and ability to learn. The Childhood Lead Program provides free lead screening tests and case management for elevated blood lead levels. The lead screen is done with a finger stick to obtain a small blood sample.
Parents are encouraged to screen children if the child lives in or visits a house or childcare center built before 1978, if anyone in the household works in an industry or hobby that uses lead, or if the child has a sibling or playmate who has or had lead poisoning. The key point is blunt: many children with lead poisoning do not show symptoms. Testing is the way to know.
When to ask about a lead screen
Ask about the Childhood Lead Program if your child is under six, lives in or often visits an older home, spends time around peeling paint or renovation dust, has a sibling or playmate with lead exposure, or lives with someone who works with lead-related materials. Call (574) 523-2127 and ask what appointment or screening process is currently used.
Animal bites and rabies information
The Elkhart County Health Department is responsible for reporting animal bites to the Indiana State Department of Health and works with the state to control rabies locally. The department states that there has been no rabies in domestic dogs or cats for many years, but bats are a local concern. It also clearly states that ECHD does not carry rabies vaccine.
For animal bite and rabies questions, call (574) 523-2127. If the bite is severe, if there is heavy bleeding, if a child is injured, if the animal is wild, if a bat was involved, or if there is any life-threatening emergency, seek emergency medical care or call 911 first. Do not wait for a routine health department callback when urgent medical care is needed.
If there is a deep wound, severe bleeding, trouble breathing, a child in danger, a suspected rabies exposure, or any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care first. After immediate safety is handled, call ECHD for animal bite and rabies reporting guidance.
Environmental Health: food, septic, wells, pools, radon, mold and complaints
Environmental Health Services works to prevent disease, preserve the environment, and improve quality of life in Elkhart County through education, assessment and assurance. The office is located at the Public Services Building at 4230 Elkhart Road in Goshen. Its phone number is (574) 971-4600. Hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM on Monday and 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday. Environmentalists maintain office hours between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Environmental Health is the correct route for food service inspection, emergency response, groundwater, insect/vector/rodent control, lead inspection, meth lab information, radon and mold, septic permits, well permits, pool inspections, Environmental Health forms, and public health complaints tied to places or properties. Do not call the main Lincoln Center line for a septic permit if the Environmental Health line is the better route.
Food service inspection
Use Environmental Health for food service inspection questions. The official food service inspection page says the webpage is under construction due to recent food code changes and asks residents to call (574) 971-4600 with questions or concerns.
Septic and wells
Use Environmental Health for septic permits, well permits, groundwater questions, onsite evaluations and property-related public health questions. Bring the property address, permit history and parcel details if available.
Radon, mold and vectors
Use Environmental Health for radon and mold information, rodents, insects, vectors, pool inspections and environmental public health concerns. Be specific about the property, date and observed condition.
How to make an Environmental Health complaint stronger
- Write the exact address. Include the street address, business name, apartment number, property owner if known, or nearby cross streets.
- Write the exact issue. Food safety, sewage, standing water, rodents, mold, pool concern, septic failure, well issue, lead hazard and garbage conditions need different routes.
- Write the date and time. Complaints are easier to review when the department knows when something happened.
- Save useful proof. Photos, receipts, inspection notes, prior permits or messages can help when relevant.
- Call the correct office. Use (574) 971-4600 for Environmental Health Services.
Birth and death records through Elkhart County Health Department
Elkhart County Health Department Vital Records issues birth and death certificates only for events that occurred in Elkhart County. This is critical. If you were born in another county or state, or if the death occurred in another county or state, Elkhart County Vital Records cannot issue that certificate. You must contact the vital records office for the place where the birth or death occurred.
Vital Records is located at 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116. The phone number is (574) 523-2107, toll free number is (877) 523-2283, and fax is (574) 523-2162. Window hours are 8:00 AM-4:50 PM on Mondays and 8:00 AM-3:50 PM Tuesday through Friday. Online ordering is available through Permitium, an independent company partnered with ECHD for online requests.
| Vital-record item | 2026 listed fee or detail | What to know before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $18.00 | ECHD only issues birth certificates for births that occurred in Elkhart County. |
| Non-certified birth certificate | $10.00 | Ask what non-certified records can and cannot be used for before ordering. |
| Birth certificate protective pouch | $2.00 | Optional protective pouch fee listed by ECHD. |
| Certified death certificate | $18.00 | ECHD only issues death certificates for deaths that occurred in Elkhart County. |
| Non-certified death certificate | $10.00 | Death certificate purchasers must show direct interest or legal interest as required. |
| Death certificate protective pouch | $5.00 | Optional protective pouch fee listed by ECHD. |
| Paternity Affidavit | $80.00 | Appointment and documentation rules may apply. |
| Copy of Paternity Affidavit | $5.00 | Available when the affidavit was handled by eligible listed institutions or Elkhart County Vital Records. |
| Correction by Notification | $15.00 | Used for certain minor corrections under specific rules. |
| Affidavit of Amendment | $20.00 | ECHD says to come prior to 3:00 PM weekdays to allow time for processing. |
The fee is for the Vital Records office to search the record and includes one certified copy if the record is found. Search fees are non-refundable. For birth certificate requests, bring current valid photo ID, marriage license documents if your last name changed, proof of address when applicable, and payment. For death certificates, you must prove direct interest, relationship or legal interest depending on your role.
Healthy Beginnings, WIC-related help, dental and health education
Healthy Beginnings offers programs aimed at prevention, education and early intervention to enhance the health and lives of infants, young children, pregnant people and breastfeeding women. The official contact page lists Healthy Beginnings phone number (574) 522-0104 and dental phone number (574) 522-6702. The Elkhart location is 1400 Hudson Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. The Goshen location is 117 N. 2nd Street, Goshen, IN 46526, with the official page saying to contact the department for hours.
Health Education is another major ECHD area. The department lists community health workers, community events, emergency preparedness, emerging infectious diseases, health safety and wellness programs, SafeKids Elkhart County, Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, tobacco prevention and cessation, health education forms and FAQs. This is where ECHD moves beyond clinic appointments into prevention, training, education, community outreach and public health preparedness.
Healthy Beginnings may help with
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding support
- Infant and young child wellness education
- Childhood nutrition education
- WIC-related community resources
- Dental education and dental routing
Health Education may help with
- Mental Health First Aid training
- Suicide prevention education
- SafeKids and car seat safety information
- Tobacco prevention and cessation
- Emergency preparedness and emerging infectious disease education
2026 fee update: check the current fee schedule before you pay
Elkhart County Health Department announced that a new fee schedule for services provided by the department went into effect on April 1, 2026. This matters because older blog posts, cached search results, printed handouts and third-party directory listings may have outdated prices. Vital Records fees listed above are current as of the official April 2026 fee schedule page, but ECHD also says fees are subject to change.
The safest rule is strict: before paying for an immunization, STI/HIV clinic visit, Vital Records request, environmental permit, food permit, paternity affidavit, correction or other service, verify the current fee on the official ECHD site or by calling the correct program. Do not rely on a random directory, old PDF, social media screenshot, or another county’s fee schedule.
What the Elkhart County Health Department does not handle
A useful health department guide should stop bad trips, not just list services. Here are the most common wrong turns.
| If you need | Do not use | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency care | Routine ECHD phone or website | Call 911 or seek emergency medical care. |
| Birth certificate for someone born outside Elkhart County | Elkhart County Vital Records | Contact the vital records office where the birth occurred. |
| Death certificate for someone who died outside Elkhart County | Elkhart County Vital Records | Contact the vital records office where the death occurred. |
| Private hospital or doctor records | ECHD records request unless ECHD created the record | Contact the provider, hospital, clinic or records custodian that created the record. |
| Environmental permit or septic/well question | Main Lincoln Center line as your first route | Call Environmental Health at (574) 971-4600. |
| Long-form birth certificate or apostille | Local Health Department counter as final authority | ECHD says apostilles and long-form birth certificates are handled through state-level offices. |
Best practical steps before visiting any Elkhart County Health Department office
- Pick the right program first. Main office, Vital Records, Environmental Health, Patient Services and Healthy Beginnings use different service routes.
- Call before driving. Appointment rules, fees, vaccine availability, forms and window hours can change.
- Bring identification. Vital Records and immunization appointments commonly require ID or proof of relationship.
- Bring records. Vaccine records, school forms, property details, septic history, death certificate proof, or complaint details can save a second trip.
- Respect time limits. Vital Records has earlier window closing times Tuesday through Friday, and adult immunization appointments may be rescheduled if you are late.
- Use official forms. Public records, immunization records, Environmental Health forms and Vital Records applications should come from the official site.
Official Elkhart County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final verification before you visit, pay, submit forms, request records, or rely on any deadline.
Main pages
Patient Services
Environmental Health
Healthy Beginnings and education
Records and forms
Elkhart County Health Department FAQ
What is the Elkhart County Health Department phone number?
The main Elkhart County Health Department phone number is (574) 523-2283. Patient Services and immunization-related questions often use (574) 523-2127. STI/HIV clinic questions use (574) 523-2128. Vital Records uses (574) 523-2107. Environmental Health uses (574) 971-4600.
Where is the main Elkhart County Health Department office?
The main office is at 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516-2116. This is the Lincoln Center location. Environmental Health is separate and is located at the Public Services Building at 4230 Elkhart Road in Goshen.
What are the Elkhart County Health Department hours?
The main Lincoln Center hours are Monday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Vital Records window hours are Monday 8:00 AM-4:50 PM and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM-3:50 PM. Environmental Health hours are Monday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Who is the Elkhart County Health Officer?
The official Health Officer page lists Melanie Sizemore, DBA, MPH as Health Officer. It lists Andrew Bylsma as Health Administrator.
How do I get a birth certificate in Elkhart County?
Contact ECHD Vital Records at (574) 523-2107 or use the official Permitium online ordering route. ECHD only issues birth certificates for births that occurred in Elkhart County. You need valid identification, payment, and possibly proof of address or name-change documentation.
How much is a certified birth certificate or death certificate?
The official 2026 Vital Records fee schedule lists $18.00 for a certified birth certificate and $18.00 for a certified death certificate. Fees are subject to change, so verify on the official Vital Records page before ordering.
Can Elkhart County issue a birth certificate if I was born somewhere else?
No. ECHD Vital Records only maintains birth records for people born in Elkhart County. If you were born in another county or state, contact the vital records office where the birth occurred.
How do I get a death certificate in Elkhart County?
Contact ECHD Vital Records at (574) 523-2107. ECHD only issues death certificates for deaths that occurred in Elkhart County. You must complete the application, provide valid identification, prove direct interest or legal interest, provide proof of relationship when required, and pay the fee.
What number do I call for Elkhart County Environmental Health?
Call (574) 971-4600. Environmental Health Services is located at the Public Services Building at 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526. Use this route for food service inspection, septic permits, well permits, groundwater, pool inspections, radon, mold, lead, rodents, vectors and environmental complaints.
Does Elkhart County Health Department provide immunizations?
Yes. ECHD provides child and adult immunization services. Adult immunizations are available at the Elkhart office by appointment only. Call (574) 523-2127 and bring current photo ID, complete vaccine records and payment or insurance information if applicable.
How do I request my immunization record?
Use the official immunization record request forms from the ECHD immunization pages or request online access through MyVaxIndiana. Do not wait until a school, work or travel deadline to request records.
What is the Elkhart County STI or HIV clinic phone number?
Call (574) 523-2128 for STI/HIV clinic questions. The official STI/HIV clinic information says the clinic visit is $25, subject to change without notice, and certain tests or medications may cost extra.
Does Elkhart County Health Department test children for lead?
Yes. The Childhood Lead Program provides free lead screening tests and case management for elevated blood lead levels. Call (574) 523-2127 and ask about the current screening process.
Who do I call for an animal bite or rabies question?
Call (574) 523-2127 for animal bite and rabies information. ECHD reports animal bites to the Indiana State Department of Health and works with the state on rabies control. ECHD does not carry rabies vaccine. For severe bites or emergencies, call 911 or seek emergency care first.
Where is Healthy Beginnings in Elkhart County?
The official contact page lists Healthy Beginnings at 1400 Hudson Street, Elkhart, IN 46516 and a Goshen location at 117 N. 2nd Street, Goshen, IN 46526. The phone number is (574) 522-0104, and the dental phone number is (574) 522-6702.