Columbia County Health Department 2026: Phone, Offices, WIC, Records & Services

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🏥 Columbia County public health guide · 2026

Columbia County Health Department phone, office, WIC, records, vaccines and environmental health help

The name Columbia County Health Department can point to different official public health offices in Florida, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and other states.

This guide helps you match the right Columbia County by city and state before you call, visit, request a certificate, schedule vaccines, apply for WIC, file an environmental complaint or search for public health services.

📍 Lake City FL 📍 Grovetown GA 📍 Hudson NY 📍 Bloomsburg PA 📍 Magnolia AR 📍 St. Helens OR 📍 Dayton WA 📍 Portage WI
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🔎 Official office selector

Choose the correct Columbia County Health Department office

Select your city or state. This tool does not book appointments, but it gives the right phone, address and official page to start from.

✅ First confirm state and city

Columbia County Health Department is not one national office. Match the office with Lake City FL, Grovetown GA, Hudson NY, Bloomsburg PA, Magnolia AR, St. Helens OR, Dayton WA or Portage WI before calling.

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✅ Quick answer

Columbia County Health Department quick answer

The correct Columbia County Health Department phone number depends on the state. Florida’s Lake City office lists 386-758-1068. Georgia’s Grovetown office lists 706-868-3330. New York’s Hudson office lists 518-828-3358. Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg State Health Center lists 570-387-4258.

Arkansas Columbia County Health Unit in Magnolia lists 870-235-3798. Oregon Columbia County Public Health in St. Helens lists 503-397-7247. Washington Columbia County Public Health in Dayton lists 509-382-2181. Wisconsin Columbia County Health & Human Services in Portage lists 608-742-9227.

If you need certificates, WIC, immunizations, STI testing, septic permits, food inspections, well water, disease reporting or emergency preparedness, use the official office for your own state and county.

🔎 Source check

Official verification before using this Columbia County guide

Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.

This guide was refreshed using official state, county, public health district and government pages wherever available. Because multiple official agencies share the Columbia County name, this page separates offices by state and city.

Phone numbers, office hours, appointment rules, same-day services, certificate fees, WIC scheduling, clinic availability, environmental health routing and emergency instructions can change. Always open the official page and call before visiting, paying, mailing records or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Columbia County Health Department guide covers

1. Official offices by state 2. Phone number directory 3. Services by user need 4. Which Columbia County do you need? 5. Before you call or visit 6. Immunizations and school shots 7. WIC and nutrition help 8. Birth and death certificates 9. Environmental health and inspections 10. STI, HIV, TB and disease services 11. What this office may not handle 12. Map search warning 13. Official links 14. FAQ
📍 Official offices

Official Columbia County Health Department offices by state

Use this list carefully. These are separate public health offices. Pick the office that matches your state, county and city before using any phone number.

State and cityOfficial officePhone and addressBest starting use
Florida — Lake CityFlorida Department of Health in Columbia County386-758-1068
217 NE Franklin St., Lake City, FL 32055		Florida county clinic services, WIC, immunizations, local certificates, environmental health and county health routing.
Georgia — GrovetownColumbia County Health Department, East Central Health District706-868-3330
1930 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, GA 30813		Georgia public health clinic services, school immunizations, WIC routing, testing and East Central district services.
New York — HudsonColumbia County Department of Health518-828-3358
325 Columbia St., Suite 100, Hudson, NY 12534		NY immunization clinics, STD clinic, public health preparedness, health education and county public health programs.
Pennsylvania — BloomsburgPennsylvania Department of Health Columbia County State Health Center570-387-4258
327 Columbia Blvd., Suite 2, Bloomsburg, PA 17815		Eligible immunizations, TB testing/treatment, confidential HIV/STD services, naloxone and public health referrals.
Arkansas — MagnoliaArkansas Department of Health Columbia County Health Unit870-235-3798
207 S. Jefferson St., Magnolia, AR 71753		Local health unit services, WIC routing, immunizations, family services and Arkansas public health clinic help.
Oregon — St. HelensColumbia County Public Health503-397-7247
230 Strand St., Columbia County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR 97051		Environmental public health, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, harm reduction, access to care and public health reporting.
Washington — DaytonColumbia County Public Health509-382-2181
112 N. Second St., Dayton, WA 99328		Washington local public health services, birth/death certificate routing, emergency preparedness and community health programs.
Wisconsin — PortageColumbia County Health & Human Services / Public Health608-742-9227
111 E. Mullett St., Portage, WI 53901		Wisconsin county public health, community health, immunization routing, family services and public health programs.
☎️ Phone help

Columbia County Health Department phone numbers by state and city

Use this directory only after matching the state. If you call the wrong Columbia County, staff may not be able to help with records, WIC, environmental health or appointment scheduling.

Lake City, Florida386-758-1068
Florida Department of Health in Columbia County.
Grovetown, Georgia706-868-3330
Columbia County Health Department.
Hudson, New York518-828-3358
Columbia County Department of Health.
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania570-387-4258
Columbia County State Health Center.
Magnolia, Arkansas870-235-3798
Columbia County Health Unit.
St. Helens, Oregon503-397-7247
Columbia County Public Health.
Dayton, Washington509-382-2181
Columbia County Public Health.
Portage, Wisconsin608-742-9227
Columbia County Health & Human Services.
Call tip: Say your state, city, service needed and deadline first. Example: “I’m in Lake City, Florida and need a school immunization record before Monday.”
🧰 Service routes

Columbia County Health Department services by user need

Services differ by state, but Columbia County public health offices commonly help with immunizations, WIC, vital records routing, environmental health, STI/HIV/TB testing, communicable disease reporting, emergency preparedness, public health education and local referrals.

ImmunizationsChildhood vaccines, school shots, adult vaccines, flu shots, vaccine records and state school forms may be available or routed locally.
WIC and nutritionWIC may include food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and appointment scheduling.
Vital recordsSome offices issue or route birth and death certificates. Rules, fees, record years and ID requirements depend on the state.
Environmental healthLocal programs may handle food safety, septic, wells, pools, lodging, nuisance complaints, permits and inspections.
Testing servicesSome offices offer or route STI, HIV and TB testing. Ask about appointment rules, privacy and result timing.
Emergency preparednessPublic health offices may support disease alerts, storm response, emergency planning and community health notices.
🧭 Match the location

Which Columbia County Health Department do you need?

Search results often mix multiple states. Use the city clue before you click, call or drive.

Lake CityYou likely need the Florida Department of Health in Columbia County.
Grovetown or Evans areaYou likely need Columbia County Health Department in Georgia.
HudsonYou likely need Columbia County Department of Health in New York.
BloomsburgYou likely need Pennsylvania Department of Health Columbia County State Health Center.
MagnoliaYou likely need Arkansas Department of Health Columbia County Health Unit.
St. HelensYou likely need Columbia County Public Health in Oregon.
DaytonYou likely need Columbia County Public Health in Washington.
PortageYou likely need Columbia County Health & Human Services in Wisconsin.

For general local office-finding help, see our health department near me guide.

🧾 Checklist

Before you call or visit a Columbia County health office

Many wasted trips happen because users arrive at the wrong state office or without the documents needed for a local service.

Confirm state and cityWrite down FL Lake City, GA Grovetown, NY Hudson, PA Bloomsburg, AR Magnolia, OR St. Helens, WA Dayton or WI Portage.
Choose the exact serviceImmunizations, WIC, vital records, clinic care, septic, food permit, STI testing, disease report or public records.
Ask appointment vs walk-inSome services require appointments. Pennsylvania State Health Centers and many clinic services may be appointment-based.
Bring documentsPhoto ID, vaccine records, proof of address, income proof, school forms, record details, property address or permit information.
Ask about feesCertificates, permits, environmental inspections and some testing services may have state-specific fees.
Check hours firstOffice hours, lunch closures, provider days, weather closures and holiday schedules can change.
💉 Immunizations

Columbia County immunizations, school shots and vaccine records

If you need vaccines, school immunization records, flu shots, child vaccines, adult vaccines or vaccine records for work, call the correct Columbia County office before visiting.

Parents should ask whether the office can print the required state school form. Adults should ask whether the vaccine is available, whether insurance is accepted and whether old vaccine cards are needed.

1

Call the correct state office

Do not ask a Florida office to interpret Georgia or New York school vaccine rules. State forms and registry systems are different.

2

Bring old vaccine records

Bring old vaccine cards, school forms, pharmacy records, out-of-state records and provider printouts.

3

Ask about record transfer

If you moved states, ask how out-of-state vaccine records can be reviewed or transferred to the required local school form.

4

Do not wait until school deadline

Some vaccine series require spacing between doses. Missing records can delay school or childcare enrollment.

Florida immunization guide Georgia public health guide
🥗 WIC

Columbia County WIC office help, nutrition benefits and breastfeeding support

WIC is one of the most common reasons users search for a county health department. WIC supports eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children with nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding help and referrals.

WIC rules are state-specific. The documents and benefit card system in Florida may not match Georgia, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon or New York.

What to prepare before calling WIC

  • State and county where you live.
  • Pregnancy, infant or child information.
  • Proof of identity.
  • Proof of address.
  • Proof of income or proof of Medicaid, SNAP, TANF or another qualifying benefit if applicable.
  • Appointment need, preferred clinic and callback number.
WIC tip: Ask whether the person applying must attend, whether the appointment is phone or in-person, and what to do if your WIC card is lost, locked or not working.
🧾 Vital records

Birth certificate, death certificate and vital records help in Columbia County

Vital records are state-specific. Some Columbia County offices issue or route birth and death certificates, while others may direct users to a state vital records office, county clerk, city records office or approved online ordering system.

Do not pay a third-party certificate website until you confirm the official ordering route for your state.

Record needWhat to confirmPrepare before requesting
Birth certificateState, record year, eligibility, ID, fee, certified-copy type and local vs state ordering route.Full name, birth date, place, parents’ names, relationship, ID and payment.
Death certificateAccess rules, cause-of-death restrictions, eligible requester, fee and local availability.Full name, death date, county/city, relationship, ID and purpose.
Marriage recordWhether the health department handles it or whether a county clerk/probate/court office is required.Both names, date, county, ID, application type and payment.
Divorce recordWhether you need a certificate, full decree or court file.Names, date, county, court details and whether a certified court copy is needed.

For a broader certificate process, see our health department birth certificate guide.

🍽️ Environmental health

Environmental health, septic, wells, food safety, pools and inspections

Environmental health is highly local. Depending on the state, the Columbia County office may handle or route septic systems, private wells, food permits, restaurant complaints, pools, lodging, body art, nuisance complaints, animal bites, rabies prevention, water concerns and public health hazards.

Septic questionsPrepare property address, parcel information, permit history, owner name and issue description.
Food complaintsProvide business name, address, date, time, what happened and whether anyone became ill.
Private wellsAsk whether testing, sample bottles, lab instructions, fees and pickup/drop-off times are available.
Pools and lodgingUse the environmental health contact for inspection, permit, complaint or facility questions.
Animal bitesUse the local animal-bite or rabies reporting instructions for that state and county.
Immediate hazardUse emergency services or urgent local reporting if there is immediate danger.
🧪 Testing

STI, HIV, TB testing and communicable disease services

Some Columbia County public health offices provide or route STI testing, HIV testing, TB testing, treatment referrals, disease reporting and communicable disease follow-up.

Pennsylvania State Health Centers publicly describe services such as TB testing and treatment, confidential HIV testing and counseling, confidential STD testing and treatment, and referrals. New York’s Columbia County Department of Health lists immunization clinics and STD clinics at the Hudson office.

Testing call checklist

  • Ask whether appointments are required.
  • Ask whether walk-ins are accepted.
  • Ask what ID or insurance information is needed.
  • Ask whether testing is confidential and how results are delivered.
  • Ask what to do if symptoms, exposure or pregnancy are involved.
  • Use emergency care for severe symptoms or immediate danger.
⚠️ Wrong office check

What the Columbia County Health Department may not handle

Public health offices do not handle every health, benefits, hospital, insurance or legal issue. Calling the wrong office can delay help.

Emergency medical careCall 911 for emergencies. Do not wait for a health department office to open.
Private hospital billsBilling disputes usually start with the hospital, clinic, insurer or provider.
Medicaid or SNAP casesThese may be handled by state benefit agencies, not the local health department.
Full court recordsDivorce decrees, court files and legal orders usually require a court clerk or county clerk.
Driver license or DMVDriver records and vehicle matters are handled by motor vehicle agencies.
Private medical recordsContact the doctor, hospital, pharmacy or clinic that created the record.
🗺️ Map

Columbia County Health Department map search

This map uses a broad search because the same name exists in multiple states. Always confirm the state, city, address and official phone number before driving.

❓ FAQ

Columbia County Health Department FAQ

What is the Columbia County Health Department phone number?

The phone number depends on the state. Florida lists 386-758-1068, Georgia lists 706-868-3330, New York lists 518-828-3358, Pennsylvania lists 570-387-4258, Arkansas lists 870-235-3798, Oregon lists 503-397-7247, Washington lists 509-382-2181 and Wisconsin lists 608-742-9227.

Where is the Columbia County Health Department in Florida?

The Florida Department of Health in Columbia County is at 217 NE Franklin St., Lake City, FL 32055. The phone number is 386-758-1068.

Where is the Columbia County Health Department in Georgia?

The Columbia County Health Department in Georgia is listed at 1930 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, GA 30813. The phone number is 706-868-3330.

Where is the Columbia County Department of Health in New York?

The Columbia County Department of Health in New York is at 325 Columbia St., Suite 100, Hudson, NY 12534. The phone number is 518-828-3358.

Where is the Columbia County State Health Center in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Department of Health lists the Columbia County State Health Center at 327 Columbia Blvd., Suite 2, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The phone number is 570-387-4258.

Does Columbia County Health Department offer immunizations?

Many Columbia County public health offices offer or route immunizations, but availability, appointment rules, vaccine supply and school forms vary by state. Call the correct office before visiting.

Does Columbia County Health Department offer WIC?

Many local health departments offer or route WIC services, but WIC appointments, benefit cards, documents and clinic days are state-specific. Use the Columbia County office for your own state.

Can I get a birth certificate at Columbia County Health Department?

It depends on the state. Some offices issue or route birth and death certificates, while others require a state vital records office, clerk, court or authorized online ordering route.

Who handles septic, wells or food inspections in Columbia County?

Environmental health routing depends on the state and county. Use the official local environmental health page for septic, wells, food permits, pools, lodging, complaints and inspections.

Is this the official Columbia County Health Department website?

No. This is an independent guide that helps users find the correct official Columbia County Health Department, local health unit, public health office or state health center page.