PG County health services, clinic phones and where to go first
If you say “PG County Health Department” locally, you usually mean the Prince George’s County Health Department. The department runs public-health programs across the county, but the headquarters, clinical centers, WIC offices, Environmental Health offices and Vital Records counter are not all in the same place.
For most residents in Largo, Cheverly, Laurel, Clinton, Hyattsville, Landover and nearby communities, getting the right phone number first saves the most time. Immunizations, WIC, STI care, TB, birth certificates and septic questions all route differently.
What does the PG County Health Department handle?
Prince George’s County Health Department provides public-health, preventive, clinical, behavioral-health, family-health and environmental-health services. That includes immunizations, WIC, family planning, HIV/STI care, TB control, maternal and infant programs, dental services, birth/death certificates, food safety, wells, sewage-disposal systems and emergency preparedness.
Vaccines, reproductive health, WIC, maternal/infant services, HIV/STI, TB and dental programs.
Food safety, permits, inspections, private wells, septic systems, pools, lead, rodents and environmental complaints.
Appointment-only certified Maryland birth and death certificates from the Cheverly Health Center.
PG County Health Department phone numbers by service
| Need | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| General Health Department | 301-883-7879 | General health-program routing and Family Health questions. |
| Cheverly Health Center | 301-583-5920 | Health-center location and clinic routing. |
| Clinical Services | 301-583-3300 | Immunizations and general clinical-service routing. |
| WIC | 301-856-9600 | WIC eligibility, appointments and location help. |
| STI / HIV | 301-583-3150 | STI testing/treatment and HIV clinical services at Cheverly. |
| TB Control | 301-583-3110 | Tuberculosis-control program routing. |
| Environmental Health | 301-883-7605 | Environmental Health, permits, inspections and program questions. |
| Septic / water quality | 301-883-7681 | Environmental Engineering, wells, septic and related water-quality questions. |
| Food Protection | 301-883-7690 | Food permits, inspections and mobile food-unit questions. |
| Vital Records | 301-324-2940 | Appointment-only birth and death certificate service in Cheverly. |
Which Prince George’s County health location should you use?
| Location | Address | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Health Department headquarters | 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 | Department administration and program leadership. Published headquarters hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Cheverly Health Center | 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785 | Clinical services, vaccines, STI/HIV, TB-related programs, WIC, dental and Vital Records. |
| Laurel Clinic | 14207 Park Center Drive, Laurel, MD 20707 | Immunizations and family/sexual-health services depending on program. |
| Environmental Health | 1701 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 | Environmental Engineering, Food Protection, mobile-unit inspections, septic/well and environmental-health work. |
| WIC sites | Multiple county locations | Cheverly, Central Avenue, Clinton, Hyattsville, Laurel and Andrews AFB locations are among current county listings. |
Childhood immunizations and 2026 back-to-school clinics
Prince George’s County provides routine immunizations for eligible children and young adults who have limited or no vaccine coverage. Current program guidance says the routine Immunization Clinic operates by appointment.
Children and young adults ages 2 months-18 years who are uninsured, underinsured, enrolled in Medicaid/medical assistance, Native American/Alaska Native, or whose insurance does not cover vaccines.
The immunization program lists Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Cheverly and Laurel locations.
The county states immunization fees are based on a sliding scale. Ask for the current charge when booking.
| 2026 back-to-school clinic | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center | September 5, 2026 | Use the official county immunization page for appointment details. |
| High Point High School | September 12, 2026 | Check current appointment availability before leaving. |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High School | September 26, 2026 | Confirm schedule and required documents on the official page. |
PG County WIC eligibility, hours and locations
Prince George’s County WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals. There are no program fees. Eligibility is based on residency, household income/family size and nutritional need.
Qualifying pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who live in Prince George’s County.
County WIC pages list Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nutrition counseling, breastfeeding education/support, nutritious foods through eWIC and referrals to health and community services.
| WIC location | Address |
|---|---|
| Cheverly | 3003 Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor, Cheverly, MD 20785 |
| Central Avenue | 7836 Central Avenue, Landover, MD 20785 |
| Clinton | 9314 Piscataway Road, Lower Level, Clinton, MD 20735 |
| Hyattsville | 6525 Belcrest Road, #280, Hyattsville, MD 20783 |
| Laurel | 14207 Park Center Drive, Suite 102, Laurel, MD 20707 |
| Andrews AFB | 1191 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD 20762 |
Sexual health, HIV services and tuberculosis care
Prince George’s County separates STI/HIV and TB programs from routine vaccination clinics. These services use their own clinical teams and phone numbers.
The STI program provides testing and treatment, HIV testing, counseling, sexual-health education, partner notification and PrEP referral.
The HIV/AIDS program provides comprehensive medical care for eligible uninsured or underinsured residents living with HIV/AIDS.
The county TB program manages tuberculosis care and related public-health follow-up in Prince George’s County.
| Clinic | Address | STI appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Cheverly Health Center | 3003 Hospital Drive, Suite 2022, Cheverly, MD 20785 | 301-583-3150 |
| Maternal & Child Health Center at Laurel | 14207 Park Center Drive, Suite 102, Laurel, MD 20707 | 301-324-5141 |
PG County birth and death certificates are handled by the Health Department
Prince George’s County is different from many counties: its Health Department itself provides local certified birth and death certificate service at Cheverly Health Center. Service is appointment-only.
Available locally for people born in Maryland after 1939. Current fee: $25 per certified copy.
Available locally for Maryland deaths after 2015. Current fee: $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional same-day copy.
Births in 1939 or earlier and deaths before the county’s covered period should be routed to Maryland’s Vital Statistics Administration.
| Vital Records detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785 |
| Phone | 301-324-2940 |
| Monday | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Daily lunch closure | Noon-1 p.m. |
Prince George’s County Vital Records currently operates by appointment only.
Use the Maryland state Vital Statistics Administration when the record is older than the county office can issue.
For birth certificates, valid government-issued photo ID is the simplest route. The county also lists alternative document combinations for applicants without qualifying photo ID.
Current county pages list cash and major credit/debit cards; card transactions carry an additional service fee.
Food safety, wells, pools, lead and environmental complaints
The Environmental Health/Disease Control Division handles regulation, inspections, public education, emergency preparedness and disease-control work. Environmental Engineering and Food Protection operations are now based at 1701 McCormick Drive in Largo.
Food service facilities, food permits, inspections, mobile-unit inspections and food-safety enforcement.
Well construction, potable-water and water-quality questions route through Environmental Engineering.
On-site sewage disposal systems, percolation testing and related environmental-health plan review.
Swimming-pool inspections and health-license requirements.
Lead, asbestos, petroleum, suspicious smoke/odors, smoking, rodents and other covered environmental concerns.
Environmental and disease-control staff provide emergency preparedness and response functions.
Before buying, building or repairing a septic property in PG County
Private well and on-site sewage work is regulated through the County’s Environmental Health and permitting system. If a property is not on public sewer, septic approval can affect building permits, additions, lot development and property-sale due diligence.
County staff need the exact site because water/sewer availability, soil conditions and prior permits are property-specific.
Prince George’s County health-license pages specifically list on-site sewage disposal systems and percolation testing.
Health review and building/site permitting may involve multiple county groups. Do not assume a building permit automatically completes the Health review.
Ask the county which inspection or approval must occur before backfilling or completing site work.
Emergency and after-hours public-health routing
Call 911 for immediate medical emergencies. Health Department program lines are not emergency rooms.
The county emergency-contact page lists Environmental Engineering at 301-883-7681 during business hours and an after-hours environmental-health number for urgent well/septic problems.
Use 301-883-7879 for Health Department information or 311 for county service routing where available.
Prince George’s County Health Department headquarters
The Health Department announced that its headquarters moved to the county’s Health and Human Services building at 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Published headquarters hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
What to prepare before a PG County Health Department visit
Which PG County health office should you use?
Call Clinical Services at 301-583-3300 and use the Cheverly or Laurel immunization route.
Use 301-856-9600 and confirm which WIC location is handling your appointment.
Use the STI program at Cheverly or Laurel and schedule through the clinic-specific number.
Use Prince George’s County Health Department Vital Records at Cheverly and make an appointment first.
Start with Environmental Engineering at 301-883-7681 and the county Health licensing/permitting route.
Call Food Protection at 301-883-7690 and confirm plan-review, licensing and inspection requirements before opening.
Official Prince George’s County health links
PG County Health Department FAQs
What is the PG County Health Department phone number?
The main Prince George’s County Health Department number is 301-883-7879. Individual programs use separate numbers, including Clinical Services, WIC, Environmental Health, STI/HIV, TB and Vital Records.
Where is the Prince George’s County Health Department headquarters?
The Health Department headquarters moved to 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Published headquarters hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where can I get vaccines in PG County?
The county Immunization Program lists Cheverly Health Center and the Laurel clinic for routine immunizations. Appointments are required for the routine immunization clinic.
Does PG County Health Department offer flu and COVID vaccines right now?
The county’s current Vaccines & Immunizations page states that the Health Department does not currently offer flu or COVID-19 vaccines and directs residents to local pharmacies or healthcare providers.
What is the Prince George’s County WIC phone number?
The county uses 301-856-9600 for WIC assistance. WIC has several office locations throughout Prince George’s County.
Does PG County offer STI testing?
Yes. The STI Control Program provides testing and treatment for STIs, HIV testing, counseling, partner notification and prevention services. Appointments are available through Cheverly and Laurel clinic routes.
Can the PG County Health Department issue a birth certificate?
Yes. Prince George’s County Vital Records at Cheverly Health Center provides appointment-only certified Maryland birth certificates for eligible records after 1939. The current county fee is $25 per copy.
How much is a Prince George’s County death certificate?
The current county fee is $25 for the first certified death certificate and $20 for each additional copy purchased on the same day.
Who handles septic systems in Prince George’s County?
Environmental Engineering within the County’s Environmental Health system handles private wells and on-site sewage-disposal system work. Call 301-883-7681 for current septic and water-quality routing.
Who handles food permits in PG County?
The Food Protection Program handles food-service health requirements and inspections. The current published phone is 301-883-7690.