Chester County Health Department phone numbers, clinics and local services
Chester County Health Department serves residents across West Chester, Coatesville, Oxford, Phoenixville, Toughkenamon, Spring City and surrounding communities with vaccines, STI/HIV testing, tuberculosis services, maternal and child health, WIC, food safety, wells, septic permitting and environmental-health programs.
Unlike some counties, Chester County’s Health Department also directly handles on-lot sewage and private-well regulation. Pennsylvania birth and death certificates, however, are handled through the state Division of Vital Records rather than the county clinic.
What does Chester County Health Department handle?
Chester County Health Department provides both personal health services and environmental-health regulation. Residents can use the department for immunizations, WIC, STI/HIV testing, tuberculosis services, maternal and child health programs, restaurant inspections, public-health complaints, on-lot sewage systems, private wells and related permits.
Vaccines, STI/HIV testing, TB services and maternal/child health programs are available through county Public Health staff.
WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals through several locations around Chester County.
Food safety, septic systems, wells, pools, housing, mobile-home parks and other regulated health conditions are handled locally.
Chester County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the program number below when possible. Clinic care, WIC, environmental permits and Pennsylvania Vital Records do not all use the same phone system.
| Service | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Health Department main | 610-344-6225 | General questions, immunization/STI/TB clinic routing and Health Department services. |
| West Chester WIC | 610-344-6240 | WIC appointments for West Chester, Phoenixville and Spring City routing. |
| Coatesville WIC | 610-455-1340 | Coatesville WIC appointments and program questions. |
| Toughkenamon / Oxford WIC | 610-455-1345 | Southern Chester County WIC appointments and satellite clinic routing. |
| Food Protection | 610-344-6689 | Food establishments, licensing, inspection, plans and Certified Food Manager questions. |
| Sewage / wells | 610-344-6688 | On-lot sewage, wells, contractors and related permitting questions. |
| Water / sewage support | 610-344-6526 | Well water quality, sewage records, septic and related technical questions. |
| PA Vital Records | 844-228-3516 | Pennsylvania birth and death certificate questions. |
Immunization, STI and TB clinic at 601 Westtown Road
The Health Department’s main clinical site is at 601 Westtown Road, Suite 190, West Chester, PA. The same county campus also houses administrative and Environmental Health offices in different suites.
Childhood and adult vaccinations are provided by appointment to people who live, work or attend school in Chester County.
Confidential HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing is offered without charge by appointment.
Eligible Chester County residents with suspected, confirmed or exposure-related TB concerns can receive assessment and treatment.
Chester County vaccines, appointments and eligibility
The Chester County Health Department provides recommended vaccines across the lifespan to people who live, work or attend school in Chester County. Current county guidance lists vaccines for illnesses including influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis, HPV, MMR, meningitis, pertussis, pneumococcal disease, shingles, tetanus and varicella.
There is no cost for eligible children who are uninsured or covered by Medical Assistance. The county currently says it does not accept CHIP for this vaccine program.
Adults age 19 and older should call to confirm eligibility and availability for no-cost vaccination programs.
The department accepts participating private insurance and Medicare. Bring the insurance card to the appointment.
The county requires vaccination records to be submitted before a scheduled appointment.
Use 610-344-6225 and confirm the current clinic day, vaccine availability and eligibility.
Records can be delivered through the official mail, fax, email or hand-delivery routes listed by the county.
If you have private insurance or Medicare, bring the current card. Ask about copays before the visit.
Chester County WIC locations, eligibility and appointment numbers
Chester County WIC serves qualifying Pennsylvania residents who are pregnant, recently had a baby, are breastfeeding, or are responsible for an infant or child younger than 5. WIC provides nutrition support, supplemental foods, breastfeeding assistance and referrals.
| WIC location | Phone | Address / schedule note |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 610-344-6240 | 601 Westtown Road, Suite 190. Monday/Wednesday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., subject to satellite-clinic days. |
| Coatesville | 610-455-1340 | 1001 E. Lincoln Highway. Monday/Wednesday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Toughkenamon | 610-455-1345 | 1140 Newark Road, Suite 400-A. Regular weekday schedule subject to Oxford satellite-clinic days. |
| Oxford satellite | 610-455-1345 | 6 Pine Street. Monthly 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Phoenixville satellite | 610-344-6240 | 145 Main Street. Monthly 1st and 3rd Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Spring City satellite | 610-344-6240 | 145 Chestnut Street. Monthly 2nd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Applicants must live in Pennsylvania.
WIC requires a medical or nutritional risk assessment in addition to income eligibility.
Chester County’s current WIC eligibility page states there is no citizenship requirement.
Free confidential STI and HIV testing in West Chester
Chester County Health Department offers confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia without charge. Current county guidance says services are appointment only.
HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing are included in the current program.
The county states there is no cost for its STI/HIV services.
The county STI/HIV program also provides information about PrEP for people who are HIV-negative and at increased risk.
TB testing, evaluation and treatment in Chester County
CCHD works with Chester County residents who have suspected or confirmed tuberculosis, including latent and active TB. Residents with a known exposure or another qualifying risk may also receive testing through the program.
The county provides the IGRA blood test when program criteria are met.
CCHD specifically states it does not provide the Tuberculin Skin Test, commonly called PPD or Mantoux testing.
The current county TB page states there is no cost for TB services.
| TB location | Current schedule | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Call 610-344-6225. |
| Toughkenamon | Monthly 2nd Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Call 610-344-6225. |
Nurse home visiting and family health support
Chester County Health Department provides maternal and child health support that includes nurse home-visiting programs and connections to immunization and WIC services.
Home visits can begin during pregnancy and are tailored to the family’s needs.
The county says visits commonly continue for at least three to six months after delivery when appropriate.
Families and professionals can use the county referral form to connect with maternal and child health programs.
Pennsylvania Vital Records—not CCHD—issues certified birth and death certificates
A common routing mistake is calling Chester County Health Department for a certified Pennsylvania birth or death certificate. Pennsylvania’s Department of Health Division of Vital Records is the official custodian of statewide birth and death records dating from 1906.
The current Pennsylvania standard fee is $20 for a certified birth certificate.
The current standard Pennsylvania death certificate fee is $20.
Call 724-656-3100 or toll-free 844-228-3516 for statewide certificate questions.
Restaurant inspections, food licenses and food complaints
Chester County Health Department directly licenses and inspects retail food facilities throughout its jurisdiction. Covered establishments include restaurants, bars, grocery and convenience stores, cafeterias, caterers, mobile food vendors and charitable food facilities.
Environmental Health Specialists conduct licensing and inspections under Chester County’s local food-safety regulations.
Official inspection reports can be searched through Pennsylvania’s food inspection system by selecting Chester County Health Department as the jurisdiction.
Many Chester County food establishments must employ at least one qualifying full-time Certified Food Manager.
Chester County Health Department handles septic and private-well permits
Unlike several county health departments where septic work is routed to planning or engineering, Chester County Health Department itself is responsible for individual and small-community on-lot sewage disposal permits and private-well permitting.
CCHD issues permits for individual and small-community onsite sewage-disposal systems and enforces applicable Pennsylvania Act 537 requirements.
The department permits private water-supply wells as well as geothermal wells, boreholes and certain monitoring wells.
County resources include permit-design searches, historic record requests and lists of licensed well and liquid-waste contractors.
Have the municipality, parcel/address information and proposed sewage or well project ready.
New on-lot systems can require site investigation, soil evaluation and percolation testing before final design and permit approval.
The county publishes different application procedures and specifications for conventional systems, drip systems, micro-mounds, holding tanks and minor permits.
Follow the permit and inspection process before installing, altering or covering regulated system components.
How to report a Chester County health or environmental complaint
CCHD accepts voluntary health complaints and states that complaints are typically investigated within three business days of receipt. Contact information is needed so investigators can properly follow up, but identifiable complainant information is kept confidential.
Report suspected illness after eating at a restaurant or another food-serving establishment.
Environmental complaints can include residential dwellings, insects, rodents and other nuisance conditions.
The complaint process also covers sewage, water quality, swimming pools and related environmental-health concerns.
What to prepare before contacting Chester County Health Department
Your documents depend on the program. Preparing the right information is especially useful if you are driving from Coatesville, Phoenixville, Oxford, Kennett Square, Downingtown or another part of the county.
Chester County Health Department in West Chester
The Chester County Government Services Center is at 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380. Verify the correct suite for your appointment or permit before entering the building.
Official Chester County and Pennsylvania health resources
Use the live government pages below before relying on clinic schedules, WIC eligibility, vaccine availability, permit fees or certificate requirements.
Chester County Health Department FAQs
What is the Chester County Health Department phone number?
The main Chester County Health Department phone number is 610-344-6225. It is used for general Health Department questions and appointment routing for immunization, STI/HIV and tuberculosis services.
Where is Chester County Health Department located?
Health Department administration lists 601 Westtown Road, Suite 295, West Chester, PA 19380-0990. The immunization, STI and TB clinic is at the same Government Services Center in Suite 190.
Does Chester County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. CCHD provides recommended childhood and adult vaccines to people who live, work or attend school in Chester County. Vaccinations are currently appointment only.
How do I contact Chester County WIC?
West Chester WIC uses 610-344-6240, Coatesville uses 610-455-1340, and Toughkenamon/Oxford use 610-455-1345. Phoenixville and Spring City are routed through 610-344-6240.
Does Chester County offer free STI and HIV testing?
Yes. The county states there is no cost for its confidential HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing services. Appointments are required.
Does Chester County Health Department do TB testing?
Yes, for qualifying Chester County residents. CCHD uses the IGRA blood test and does not provide the PPD/Tuberculin Skin Test. TB services are currently provided without charge.
Can I get a Pennsylvania birth certificate from Chester County Health Department?
No. Certified Pennsylvania birth and death certificates are handled through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Call 724-656-3100 or 844-228-3516 for certificate questions.
Who inspects restaurants in Chester County?
Chester County Health Department directly licenses and inspects retail food facilities in its jurisdiction. Current Environmental Health food-program materials list 610-344-6689 for questions.
Who handles septic permits in Chester County?
Chester County Health Department handles permits for individual and small-community on-lot sewage disposal systems. Current sewage and water contacts include 610-344-6688 and 610-344-6526.
Does Chester County Health Department handle private wells?
Yes. CCHD regulates and permits private water-supply wells, geothermal wells, boreholes and certain monitoring wells. It also publishes well-water testing and disinfection guidance.