Scott County Health Department in Sikeston: phone, clinics, WIC, records and local service help
This guide is for the Scott County Health Department in Sikeston, Missouri. The office provides a broad mix of county public-health services, including childhood and adult vaccines, WIC, family planning, STI and HIV testing, TB screening, birth and death certificates, lead services, chronic-disease support and Environmental Health.
Scott County residents often need one small detail before making a trip: which phone number to call, whether Tuesday is the right clinic day, what a certificate costs, or whether a septic or private-water question belongs to Environmental Health. Those practical details are organized below.
What does Scott County Health Department in Missouri do?
Scott County Health Department is a local public-health agency serving Scott County, Missouri from its Sikeston office. Its published service list covers infants and children, adult preventive care, communicable-disease work, WIC, community health and Environmental Public Health.
Child and adult immunizations, flu vaccines, blood-pressure and blood-sugar screening, family planning, STI/HIV services, TB screening and selected women’s-health services.
WIC, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, lead screening/case management, car-seat safety, Safe Cribs and prenatal case-management support.
Food-establishment inspections, onsite sewage, private-water testing, complaint investigations, septic technical assistance and food-safety education.
This guide is for Scott County, Missouri — not every Scott County Health Department
The name is unusually easy to mix up online. Iowa has a Scott County Health Department in Davenport. Illinois has one in Winchester. Tennessee has one in Huntsville, Indiana has one in Scottsburg, and Mississippi has a Scott County Health Department in Forest.
This page is specifically for the Missouri local public health agency listed by Missouri DHSS at 102 Grove Estates Court in Sikeston. If the phone number on your paperwork is not 573-471-4044, confirm your state before mailing forms, paying for a certificate or scheduling a clinic visit.
Your service, home, school, business, septic system, WIC case, birth certificate or public-health concern belongs to Scott County, Missouri.
Your request belongs to Scott County in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Minnesota or another state. Those agencies have different rules and phone numbers.
Scott County Health Department phone, address, hours and contact details
| Contact | Current detail | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main phone | 573-471-4044 | Appointments, immunizations, STI/TB, certificates, family planning, Environmental Health routing and general questions. |
| Toll-free phone | 800-471-4044 | General Health Department contact from outside the immediate Sikeston calling area. |
| WIC | 573-472-0142 | WIC appointments, benefits, nutrition, breastfeeding and eligibility questions. |
| Main fax | 573-471-7348 | Send documents only when Health Department staff specifically tells you to fax them. |
| WIC fax | 573-472-2738 | WIC documentation when requested by local WIC staff. |
| info@scottcountyhealth.com | Non-urgent general questions. Do not send sensitive medical or identity records unless instructed through an approved process. | |
| Address | 102 Grove Estates Court, Sikeston, MO 63801 | Main Health Department, clinic, Environmental Health and local vital-record services. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | General office hours; confirm program-specific clinic windows before visiting. |
Tuesday vaccine clinic, VFC eligibility and Missouri shot records
Scott County Health Department provides both childhood and adult immunizations. Its current immunization page lists Tuesday as immunization day, with clinic hours from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The department asks patients to call 573-471-4044 to schedule.
Tell staff which vaccine or school requirement you need and ask whether the vaccine is currently in stock, whether an appointment is required and whether your insurance can be billed.
Bring the child’s or adult’s current record, school or childcare form, insurance information and any deadline letter. That helps staff avoid duplicating doses or sending you back for paperwork.
The department participates in Vaccines for Children. Its local page lists Medicaid-eligible or uninsured children, certain underinsured children, and American Indian or Alaska Native children among qualifying groups.
Missouri residents can use the Docket app to access immunization information held in the Missouri Immunization Registry, ShowMeVax, where a matching record is available.
Scott County WIC phone and satellite clinic help
For WIC, call 573-472-0142 rather than relying on the general switchboard. Scott County’s program includes nutrition services and breastfeeding support, and the Health Department’s staff directory lists WIC nutrition and breastfeeding personnel.
Phone: 573-472-0142. WIC fax: 573-472-2738. Ask what identification, residency, household or income information is currently needed for your appointment.
The department’s current news page lists a satellite WIC/Health Department clinic at the Elks Lodge in Chaffee on the first Wednesday of the month, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
The current outreach listing shows First Assembly of God in Scott City on the second Wednesday of the month, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Scott County vital records: fees, dates, documents and processing
The Sikeston Health Department can issue certified Missouri birth and death certificates through its connection to Missouri’s vital-record system. These are legal vital records, not hospital medical records and not vaccine records.
| Record | Local availability | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Missouri births from 1920-present through local LPHA service | $15 per certified copy | Local office says eligible in-person requests can be printed while you wait. |
| Death certificate | Deaths from 1980-present through local LPHA service | $14 first copy | Additional copies of the same death record ordered at the same time are $11 each. |
| Older Missouri record | State Bureau may have broader historical coverage | Depends on record/request | Missouri’s central registry dates to 1910 for reported births and deaths; use state Vital Records when the local office cannot issue the requested version. |
Information to prepare
The local certificate page tells applicants to prepare the full name on the certificate, date and place of birth or death, father’s and mother’s full names including the mother’s maiden name, the requester’s relationship to the person on the record and the purpose of the request.
Missouri vital records are not open public records. State guidance limits certified copies to people or entities with a direct and tangible interest in the record, so bring appropriate identification and relationship documentation.
Walk-in versus mail
The Scott County page states that qualifying certificates can be available immediately when the completed request is presented in person. It advises allowing roughly one to two weeks for mailed local requests. Mail processing can vary, so do not plan a travel, school or benefits deadline around the shortest possible timeframe.
STI/HIV testing, TB screening and family planning
Scott County Health Department provides screening and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections and lists testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. These services should be handled confidentially through the Health Department rather than through this informational website.
Call 573-471-4044 and ask about current testing days, appointment requirements, cost and treatment availability. If you have symptoms, known exposure or a partner with an STI, tell staff when arranging the visit.
The current TB page lists walk-in testing on Tuesdays from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. A skin test requires a return visit for the result to be read.
The local program serves males and females seeking birth-control services or certain reproductive-health screening. The department states that a nurse-practitioner visit requires an appointment.
Private-water testing, septic permits, food inspections and complaints
Environmental Public Health is one of the most useful parts of the Scott County office for homeowners, buyers, builders and food businesses. The department states that it is the regulating authority for onsite sewage in Scott County, Missouri.
Private-water sample kits can be picked up at the Sikeston office Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. Samples are returned to the Health Department and forwarded to the Missouri DHSS laboratory.
The Health Department reviews application packets and soil information, visits sites, issues qualifying construction permits and conducts final inspections after systems are installed.
Environmental specialists inspect restaurants, taverns, schools, senior centers, retail food facilities, daycare facilities and lodging establishments.
Private-water testing fee
The local Environmental Health page currently lists a $10 laboratory charge for the private drinking-water analysis it describes, payable to the laboratory. Because laboratory pricing and sample procedures can change, confirm the kit, return day and fee before collecting the sample.
How the septic permit process works
The local page identifies the Missouri onsite sewage disposal system construction-permit process. Ask Environmental Health exactly which current forms and state fee apply to your project.
The department states that soil morphology evaluations for system design and construction must be completed by a Missouri DHSS-registered soil scientist.
The owner or installer provides the application materials and soil morphology report. Environmental Public Health staff review the package and visit the site.
A local construction permit is issued only when the paperwork, proposed system and site meet applicable Missouri requirements.
The department says its construction permit is valid for one calendar year and must be displayed at the site while the work is being performed. A final site inspection follows installation.
Lead screening, Safe Cribs, chronic disease and community health programs
The Scott County service menu is broader than vaccines and certificates. Families may also encounter the Health Department through lead screening, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, car-seat safety, chronic-disease education or safe-sleep programs.
The program provides portable cribs and safe-sleep education to qualifying low-income families that do not have another resource for obtaining a crib. Call the Health Department for current eligibility and availability.
The department offers diabetes education covering nutrition, exercise, medications, blood-sugar monitoring, preventing complications, stress management and goal setting. Registration is required for scheduled classes.
Scott County describes six-week self-management workshops covering exercise, medication use, communication, nutrition, decision-making and skills for living with chronic conditions.
What to bring to the Scott County Health Department
The best paperwork depends on the service. A school-shot visit and a septic application have almost nothing in common, so use this checklist as a starting point and confirm the exact requirement by phone.
Official Scott County and Missouri health resources
Use these sources for live appointment details, current forms, vaccine availability, certificate rules, Environmental Health requirements and program changes.
Scott County Health Department FAQs
Which Scott County Health Department is this page about?
This guide is for Scott County Health Department in Sikeston, Missouri, at 102 Grove Estates Court. It is not the Scott County Health Department in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi or another state.
What is the Scott County Health Department phone number?
The main Sikeston phone number is 573-471-4044. The department also lists a toll-free number, 800-471-4044, and a separate WIC line at 573-472-0142.
What are the Scott County Health Department hours?
The main office lists Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual clinics may use narrower times, so call before visiting for vaccines, TB testing or another scheduled service.
When does Scott County Health Department give vaccines?
The current immunization page lists Tuesdays from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 573-471-4044 to schedule and confirm vaccine availability.
How do I contact Scott County WIC?
Call 573-472-0142. The WIC fax is 573-472-2738. Ask the WIC office for the current eligibility and appointment-document checklist.
Can I get a Missouri birth certificate in Sikeston?
Yes, for eligible requests within the local record range. The Scott County office states that it can issue Missouri birth certificates from 1920 forward. The current state-confirmed fee for a certified birth certificate is $15.
How much is a death certificate?
Missouri’s current fee schedule lists $14 for the first certified death certificate and $11 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Local Health Department service covers eligible death records from 1980 forward.
Does Scott County Health Department offer STD or HIV testing?
Yes. The department lists testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV along with treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections. Call the main office for current clinic scheduling.
When can I get a TB test?
The current local page lists walk-in TB skin testing on Tuesdays from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The test must be read within the required return window, so plan for a second visit.
Who handles septic permits and private-well testing in Scott County Missouri?
Scott County Health Department Environmental Public Health handles onsite sewage regulation and private-water testing. Call 573-471-4044 before starting construction, collecting a water sample or submitting a permit packet.