Peoria City/County Health Department: phone numbers, services and what to handle at Sheridan Road
The Peoria City/County Health Department at 2116 N. Sheridan Road serves Peoria County residents with immunizations, STI and HIV testing, tuberculosis services, WIC, childhood lead screening, vital records, restaurant inspections, well and wastewater programs, emergency preparedness and community-health services.
A few things have changed recently. Vital-record fees increased in 2026, vaccine billing now reflects insurance and Medicare, and the Health Department’s long-running dental clinic is no longer operating. Knowing those details before you visit can save a second trip.
What does the Peoria City/County Health Department handle?
PCCHD is the local public-health agency serving Peoria County. It provides clinical disease-prevention services, family and nutrition programs, vital records, environmental-health regulation, epidemiology, emergency preparedness and community-health planning.
Immunizations, foreign-travel vaccines, STI/HIV testing, tuberculosis services, communicable-disease work and selected public-health screenings.
WIC nutrition, breastfeeding support, childhood lead screening, milk-depot services and family-health resource connections.
Restaurant inspections, food permits, private wells, onsite wastewater systems, lead-hazard work, complaints and environmental regulation.
Which Peoria Health Department phone number should you call?
| Service | Phone | What it handles |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 309-679-6000 | General questions and program routing. |
| Clinical Services | 309-679-6655 | Immunizations, STI/HIV, TB, communicable diseases and travel vaccines. |
| WIC / Child & Family | 309-679-6076 | WIC, lead screening, breastfeeding and family-health programs. |
| Environmental Health | 309-679-6161 | Restaurants, wells, wastewater, permits and environmental-health questions. |
| Vital Records | 309-679-6032 | Newer Peoria County birth/death certificates. |
| Lead hazard removal | 309-679-6120 | Housing lead-hazard mitigation program questions. |
| Emergency Preparedness | 309-679-6020 | Public-health emergency-preparedness program questions. |
| 2-1-1 resources | Dial 211 / 309-999-4029 | Food, housing, healthcare and community-resource navigation. |
Child, adult and travel vaccines in Peoria
PCCHD’s Immunization Clinic serves children and adults and also handles selected foreign-travel vaccines. Vaccination services are by appointment, so call Clinical Services at 309-679-6655 before coming in.
Available vaccines may include DTaP/Tdap, hepatitis A and B, Hib, HPV, influenza, meningococcal, MMR, pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus and varicella.
Adult options may include hepatitis A/B, Twinrix, influenza, meningococcal, MMR, pneumonia, polio, Tdap, typhoid and varicella.
Foreign-travel immunization questions also use 309-679-6655. Discuss destination and timing early rather than waiting until just before departure.
Confidential STI and HIV testing in Peoria
PCCHD provides appointment-based STI and HIV testing for people age 12 and older. Illinois allows minors age 12+ to consent to STI testing and treatment without parental consent.
| Test | Posted result timing |
|---|---|
| Syphilis | Results may be available in about 15 minutes. |
| Chlamydia | Results may be available in about 45 minutes. |
| Gonorrhea | Results may be available in about 45 minutes. |
| Hepatitis C | Results may be available in about 20 minutes. |
| HIV | Results may be available in about 15 minutes. |
PCCHD specifically states there are no walk-ins for STI/HIV testing. Call 309-679-6655 to schedule.
The clinic currently lists a $45 testing charge. Fees are collected before clinical services and may change, so confirm when scheduling.
TB testing, treatment monitoring and medication help
Tuberculosis services use the same Clinical Services number, 309-679-6655. The department provides testing and follow-up for people who need evaluation or treatment.
Call Clinical Services to determine which TB test is appropriate and when you need to return if a skin-test reading is required.
Disease specialists can monitor treatment, medication adherence, treatment response and possible medication side effects.
Patients who are uninsured or have trouble paying for TB medicines may qualify for assistance through the program.
Peoria County WIC applications and nutrition support
WIC serves eligible Peoria County families who are pregnant or raising a child younger than 5 and who meet current WIC income requirements. The program provides nutrition support, breastfeeding assistance and approved food benefits.
The local PCCHD program is for eligible residents living in Peoria County.
New clients can complete an application and schedule certification through the local WIC team.
Required education and certification may be completed by telephone, online or at a scheduled appointment depending on the situation.
WIC staff will explain current identity, residency, income or benefit documentation requirements for your household.
Breastfeeding peer counselors are available to enrolled WIC clients, including after-hours support through the number provided by the program.
For physician-directed changes to formula or food packages, call WIC for instructions. Certain specialized formulas require a medical form.
PCCHD also serves as a donor human-milk depot for the Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. Call 309-679-6076 for an appointment.
Free childhood lead screening and lead-safe housing help
Lead remains a particularly important public-health issue in older Peoria housing. PCCHD currently provides free childhood lead screening appointments and operates housing-focused lead-hazard programs.
PCCHD lists lead screening as free for children and recommends testing around 9–12 months, again at 18–24 months, and for other at-risk children through age 6.
Call Clinical Services at 309-679-6655 to schedule a child lead-screening appointment.
Call 309-679-6120 for housing lead-hazard program information involving qualifying older homes and rentals.
Peoria birth and death certificates: Health Department vs County Clerk
Both PCCHD and the Peoria County Clerk can issue certain Peoria County vital records, but the Health Department’s in-person record availability is limited by year.
| Record | PCCHD availability | 2026 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Peoria County births from 1982 to present | $20 first copy; $9 each additional same-order copy |
| Death certificate | Peoria County deaths from 2008 to present | $24 first copy; $13 each additional same-order copy |
| Older birth record | Before 1982 | Use Peoria County Clerk current fee schedule |
| Older death record | Before 2008 | Use Peoria County Clerk current fee schedule |
That tells you whether PCCHD can issue the record or whether you should start with the County Clerk.
Birth and death certificates are restricted records. You must meet the applicable legal relationship or interest requirement.
In-person requests require government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license or state ID.
PCCHD accepts in-person requests and provides mail/email/online instructions for qualifying record requests.
Food inspections, restaurant permits, wells and septic systems
Environmental Health regulates food establishments and several property-related public-health systems across Peoria County. The division phone is 309-679-6161.
PCCHD conducts routine, unannounced food-establishment inspections using a risk-based approach under the Illinois Food Code and Peoria County Food Safety Code.
Environmental Health handles private well-water permit questions and related local environmental-health requirements.
Septic and onsite wastewater disposal permits also route through Environmental Health at 309-679-6161.
| 2026 food-program item | Current posted fee |
|---|---|
| High-risk annual food license | $580 |
| Medium-risk annual food license | $470 |
| Low-risk annual food license | $360 |
| Temporary food event, 1–3 days | $55 |
| Temporary food event, 4–14 days | $150 |
| Cottage food registration | $50 maximum registration listed |
The Peoria Health Department dental clinic is closed
This is important because older directories may still imply that PCCHD directly provides dental care. The Health Department permanently closed its dental clinic on January 31, 2025.
No longer operating. Do not call the Health Department expecting to schedule with its former public-health dental clinic.
A separate referral-based OSF dental clinic operates within Peoria County’s Health & Human Services building. It is an OSF service, not a PCCHD dental program.
Heartland Health Services is onsite but separate from PCCHD
Heartland Health Services provides primary-care services at the Sheridan location. This is useful for residents who need a medical exam or ongoing primary care, but it is a separate healthcare provider rather than a Health Department clinical program.
PCCHD currently directs residents to call Heartland Health Services at 309-680-7600 for primary-care appointments.
What to bring to the Peoria City/County Health Department
Official Peoria public-health resources
Peoria County Health Department Peoria IL FAQs
What is the Peoria County Health Department phone number?
The main Peoria City/County Health Department phone number is 309-679-6000. Program-specific numbers include 309-679-6655 for Clinical Services, 309-679-6076 for WIC and Child & Family Health, 309-679-6161 for Environmental Health and 309-679-6032 for Vital Records.
Where is the Peoria City/County Health Department located?
The Health Department is at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Suite A, Peoria, Illinois 61604.
What are the Peoria Health Department hours?
The building is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individual clinical services may require appointments or follow a more limited schedule.
Does the Peoria Health Department provide vaccines?
Yes. PCCHD provides child, adult and selected travel immunizations. Vaccinations are by appointment; call 309-679-6655 and bring all available immunization records.
Does Peoria City/County Health Department provide STI and HIV testing?
Yes. Appointment-based testing is available for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C and HIV for people age 12 and older. The currently posted testing charge is $45. Call 309-679-6655.
What is the Peoria WIC phone number?
The PCCHD WIC phone number is 309-679-6076. The local program serves qualifying Peoria County residents who are pregnant or have children younger than 5 and meet WIC income requirements.
Can I get a birth certificate at the Peoria Health Department?
Yes, for Peoria County births from 1982 to the present. Beginning February 1, 2026, the first certified copy costs $20 and additional same-order copies cost $9. Older birth records go to the Peoria County Clerk.
Can I get a death certificate at the Peoria Health Department?
Yes, for Peoria County deaths from 2008 to the present. The 2026 fee is $24 for the first certified copy and $13 for each additional same-order copy. Older death records go to the County Clerk.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Peoria County?
Peoria City/County Health Department Environmental Health handles restaurant inspections, food-safety licensing and related food-program regulation. Call 309-679-6161.
Does the Peoria Health Department still have a dental clinic?
No. PCCHD permanently closed its dental clinic on January 31, 2025. A separate referral-based OSF Dental Clinic operates within Peoria County’s Health & Human Services building.