Baker County Health Department phone numbers, Macclenny clinic and local health services
The official local agency is the Florida Department of Health in Baker County, commonly called the Baker County Health Department. Its Macclenny campus provides primary care, vaccines, women’s health, pediatric services, WIC, dental care, STI and tuberculosis services, birth and death certificates, environmental health and other community programs.
Many services use the same main campus and phone number, but WIC has a separate local line and individual programs can have their own appointment, eligibility, fee or documentation requirements.
What services does Baker County Health Department provide?
DOH-Baker combines public-health programs with direct clinical care. Services include primary care, children’s health, women’s health, family planning, vaccines, dental care, WIC, STI testing and treatment, TB services, communicable-disease management, Florida vital records and environmental health.
Primary care, physicals, pediatric sick/well visits, women’s exams, family planning, chronic-disease care and preventive services.
WIC, Healthy Start, school health, dental care, breastfeeding support and community-resource navigation.
Communicable disease, STI/TB programs, certificates, septic, water, pools, food services and other environmental-health programs.
Baker County Health Department phone, address and hours
| Service | Phone / address | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| DOH-Baker main | 904-259-6291 | Appointments, primary care, women’s health, vaccines, STI, TB, certificates and general routing. |
| Main location | 480 W. Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063 | Main Health Department campus, WIC and Environmental Public Health. |
| WIC | 904-320-6034 | WIC appointments, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and certification. |
| Dental sealant program | 904-653-5227 | School-Based Sealant Program questions and consent packet help. |
| After-hours public health | 904-259-6291 | Follow the official prompts to reach on-call public-health personnel after regular hours. |
Primary care, women’s health and children’s healthcare
DOH-Baker provides more direct healthcare than many local public-health offices. Clinical and Nutrition Services uses income and family size to calculate sliding-scale fees, and the department accepts most major insurance, Medicare and Medicaid plans.
Services include physicals, chronic-disease evaluation and treatment, diabetes care, cardiovascular-risk management and other family-health needs.
Annual exams, clinical breast exams, family planning, pregnancy testing, osteoporosis screening and hormone-management services are listed.
Children’s services include well-child visits, sick-child visits, sports physicals and immunizations.
Clinical services include STI testing and treatment as well as HIV prevention options such as PrEP.
DOH-Baker states that it accepts most major insurance, Medicare and Medicaid plans.
Fees can be discounted based on family size and income, and the department states that inability to pay does not by itself block access to services.
Child and adult vaccines in Baker County
DOH-Baker provides routine childhood and adult immunizations. The official clinic page instructs patients to schedule by phone and bring picture identification plus all available previous immunization records.
Schedule the appointment and tell staff which vaccine or school form you need.
Previous vaccination records must be available before or at the appointment.
The official immunization guidance asks patients to bring valid photo identification.
DOH-Baker says immunizations are free through age 18, while adult vaccine costs depend on the vaccine and applicable programs.
Baker County WIC phone, benefits and eligibility
Baker County WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and healthcare/community referrals for qualifying pregnant and postpartum participants, breastfeeding parents, infants and children younger than 5.
Call 904-320-6034. The WIC office is at 480 West Lowder Street in Macclenny.
Applicants must meet Florida WIC income requirements. Medicaid, SNAP or TANF recipients are already considered income-eligible.
WIC also reviews medical or nutritional risk during the certification process.
Children’s dental care and school sealants
Dental care is an important DOH-Baker service that should not be overlooked. Children ages 3 through 20 are eligible for dental treatment, while children age 2 and younger are referred to pediatric dentists with appropriate equipment.
Available services include cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and dental sealants.
The dental program currently accepts MCNA, Liberty and DentaQuest Medicaid plans.
Patients who are not eligible for Medicaid can be charged according to a sliding fee scale based on income.
Florida birth and death certificates through Baker County
DOH-Baker provides local access to qualifying Florida birth and death certificates. Online orders are available through VitalChek, which Florida Health identifies as its authorized/recommended online vendor.
Current local fee: $15 per certified birth certificate.
Current local fee: $10 per certified death certificate.
The county currently lists an optional protective sleeve for $5.
| Record | Current Baker County guidance |
|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | $15 for the certificate; $15 for each additional copy. |
| Births before 1930 | Request from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. |
| Sealed birth records | Adoption, paternity or court-sealed records must be requested through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. |
| Florida death certificate | $10 per certificate; $10 additional copies. |
| Local death availability | Florida deaths from 2009 to present. |
| Deaths before 2009 | Request through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or authorized online vendor. |
STI testing, HIV screening and TB services
DOH-Baker provides infectious-disease testing and treatment services locally rather than requiring residents to leave the county for every public-health test.
The department offers low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Call 904-259-6291 to schedule.
Services are available for residents exposed to an active TB case, people with a first positive PPD or people with symptoms that may need evaluation.
DOH-Baker provides treatment services for both active TB disease and latent TB infection.
Food services, wells, pools, water and environmental permits
DOH-Baker’s Environmental Public Health office is now located at the main 480 West Lowder Street campus. Its programs cover a wide range of property, facility and environmental-health issues.
Programs include drinking water, limited-use systems, private wells and well-surveillance activities.
Environmental programs include pools and spas, mobile-home/RV parks, group-care facilities and food services.
Body piercing, tanning facilities, biomedical waste, onsite sewage and other environmental-health programs are included.
Septic permits and onsite sewage systems in Baker County
Florida calls septic systems Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS). The statewide program is governed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, while DOH-Baker remains the practical local contact for OSTDS applications, site access, permitting and inspections.
Start with DOH-Baker at 904-259-6291 for local OSTDS routing.
Current forms and statewide regulatory information are maintained through Florida DEP.
Florida law allows owners or authorized contractors to use qualified private providers for certain OSTDS inspections.
How to avoid septic-permit delays
DOH-Baker advises submitting the application with a soil evaluation completed by a private site evaluator.
Incomplete forms or incomplete site-plan information can slow the review.
Current county guidance calls for floor plans and site plans to scale, with required information shown.
The county tells applicants to clear the lot before filing and provide gate codes or other access details where necessary.
Plans and forms prepared by a licensed engineer must be properly dated, signed and sealed.
What to bring to Baker County Health Department
The office serves many different purposes, so the best preparation depends on the service you need.
Baker County Health Department location in Macclenny
The main Florida Department of Health in Baker County campus is at 480 West Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063.
Official Baker County and Florida Health resources
Use these government sources to verify clinic availability, vaccine supply, WIC eligibility, certificate fees, dental scheduling and environmental permit requirements before acting.
Baker County Health Department FAQs
What is the Baker County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Baker County phone number is 904-259-6291. The same number is used for many clinic appointments and after-hours public-health routing.
Where is Baker County Health Department located?
The main office is at 480 West Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063.
What are Baker County Health Department hours?
The main Macclenny office currently lists Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual clinics and programs can use different schedules.
Does Baker County Health Department provide primary care?
Yes. DOH-Baker lists primary care, physicals, chronic-disease diagnosis and management, pediatric care, women’s health and related services. Sliding-fee discounts may apply based on household size and income.
Does Baker County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. DOH-Baker provides routine child and adult immunizations. Call 904-259-6291 to schedule and bring photo ID plus previous immunization records.
Does Baker County Health Department provide travel vaccines?
No. The current official Baker County immunization page says DOH-Baker does not offer travel vaccines and directs residents to the Florida Department of Health in Duval County at 904-253-1420.
How do I contact Baker County WIC?
Call Baker County WIC at 904-320-6034. The WIC office is at 480 West Lowder Street in Macclenny.
How much is a Florida birth certificate in Baker County?
The current DOH-Baker fee is $15 for a certified Florida birth certificate and $15 for each additional copy.
Does Baker County Health Department offer STI and TB testing?
Yes. DOH-Baker offers low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. TB testing is also available; current routine TB skin testing is $20 and requires a return visit within 48-72 hours.
Who handles septic permits in Baker County, Florida?
DOH-Baker is the local contact for the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System program and provides local permit and inspection guidance. Florida DEP maintains statewide OSTDS regulatory authority and current forms.