DeSoto County Health Department phone numbers, WIC, vaccines and clinic services
DeSoto County residents do not have just one health-department location. Mississippi State Department of Health operates county clinic routes in Hernando, Olive Branch and Southaven, with different open days and WIC schedules.
These clinics provide preventive public-health services such as WIC, vaccines, pregnancy testing, contraception and family planning, STI/TB testing and other disease-control services. Environmental programs such as food permits and onsite wastewater use separate MSDH processes, so this guide routes those tasks separately.
What services does DeSoto County Health Department provide?
DeSoto County’s MSDH clinics provide preventive and family-health services rather than full primary or emergency medical care. County-health offerings statewide include free blood-pressure and blood-sugar checks, disease testing and care, pregnancy testing, birth control, family planning, WIC, immunizations and maternal/child health support.
WIC, pregnancy testing, reproductive-health services, contraception, immunizations and selected maternal/child-health services are available through county clinics.
MSDH county clinics provide testing or care for conditions including gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and other sexually transmitted infections.
Restaurant inspections, food permits and onsite wastewater are MSDH responsibilities, but those programs use separate statewide or regional environmental-health processes.
DeSoto County Health Department locations in Hernando, Olive Branch and Southaven
DeSoto County is one of Mississippi’s busier suburban counties, so services are spread across three clinic locations. Do not assume all three offices are open every weekday.
| Clinic | Address & phone | Current schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Hernando Office | 3212 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Hernando, MS 38632 662-429-9814 |
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. WIC Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Olive Branch Clinic | 6569 Cockrum Rd., Building A, Suite 2, Olive Branch, MS 38654 662-895-3090 |
Clinic open Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Current MSDH listing shows WIC Tuesday-Friday. |
| Southaven Clinic | 8705 Northwest Drive, Building A, Suite 1, Southaven, MS 38671 662-393-2775 |
Current Mississippi state service directory lists Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
What you can ask a DeSoto County clinic to help with
Mississippi county health departments provide a standardized core group of public-health services, but not every clinician or service is available every day at every DeSoto location.
MSDH currently offers free blood-pressure and blood-glucose checks at county health departments without requiring an appointment.
Pregnancy testing is part of Mississippi’s county-clinic family-planning and reproductive-health services.
Family-planning services include contraceptive counseling and options such as birth-control methods and IUD services, depending on clinical eligibility.
MSDH lists Pap testing, cervical screening, breast screening and annual reproductive-health exams among county-clinic services.
County health clinics provide low-cost or free testing and care for selected communicable diseases and sexually transmitted infections.
Childhood immunizations and other vaccines are available through MSDH and participating Vaccines for Children providers, subject to eligibility and stock.
DeSoto County WIC eligibility, 2026 income limits and required documents
Mississippi WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and health referrals for qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum participants, infants and children under five.
WIC uses gross household income before taxes or deductions. The current Mississippi limits are effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
A nurse or nutritionist determines whether the applicant has a qualifying medical or nutritional risk, such as anemia, underweight, overweight or poor diet.
Participants receiving Medicaid, TANF or SNAP automatically meet WIC’s income guideline, although the other WIC eligibility requirements still apply.
2026 Mississippi WIC income table
| Household size | Maximum annual gross income | Maximum monthly gross income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 |
What to bring to a WIC appointment
Childhood vaccines and Mississippi immunization services
DeSoto County Health Department’s Hernando office is currently listed as a Mississippi Vaccines for Children provider. VFC helps eligible children receive recommended vaccines without the family paying the vaccine purchase price.
The current MSDH VFC provider listing identifies DeSoto County Health Department at 3212 Highway 51 South, Suite A in Hernando.
Have any school, pediatrician, out-of-state or personal immunization record available so staff can determine what is actually due.
Demand can rise before school starts. Use the appointment line before arriving for a school-entry vaccine or certificate need.
Pregnancy testing, contraception and reproductive healthcare
Mississippi provides family-planning and reproductive-health services statewide through county health departments. DeSoto clinic listings specifically instruct family-planning patients to call before visiting.
MSDH reproductive-health services can include annual medical exams, Pap testing, clinical breast exams and basic health measurements.
County-clinic family planning includes birth-control counseling and contraceptive services. IUDs and other methods may be offered depending on eligibility and provider availability.
Pregnancy tests are offered through county health clinics as part of reproductive-health services.
STI testing, HIV services, syphilis and tuberculosis care
Mississippi county health clinics provide testing and care for communicable diseases including gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, syphilis, other sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. Many services are free or low cost.
Call the appointment center if you have symptoms, a possible exposure, a partner notification or simply want screening.
Testing is part of MSDH’s county-clinic services. Mississippi also provides a statewide HIV treatment information route at 601-432-3066.
County clinics provide tuberculosis testing and care. Tell staff whether your concern is symptoms, exposure, treatment follow-up or routine screening.
Mississippi birth and death certificates: fees and correct ordering route
Mississippi Vital Records maintains certified birth and death records filed in Mississippi from November 1912 to the present. Marriage statistical records are generally available from January 1926, while certified divorce decrees come from the appropriate Chancery Clerk.
| Record detail | Current rule |
|---|---|
| First certified birth/death/marriage copy or search | $17 |
| Additional copy of same record in same order | $6 each |
| Birth/death records available | Mississippi records filed from November 1912 to present. |
| In-person payment | Cash, money order, cashier’s check or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted. |
| Mail requests | Money order or cashier’s check; do not mail cash. |
Restaurant permits, inspection grades and food complaints in DeSoto County
Mississippi food establishments that prepare, hold, transport or serve food for pay generally need an MSDH Food Service Permit. Restaurants, fast-food operations, bars, delis, cafeterias, caterers, mobile food vendors and temporary-event food service are among the regulated categories.
Request the current plan-review packet before building out or opening. A new location, ownership change or significant kitchen/menu alteration may trigger full plan review.
Mississippi requires a certified food manager in regulated food facilities under the current permit process.
MSDH publishes restaurant and food-facility inspection results online so operators and customers can review current grades.
Current Mississippi food permit fees
| Risk level / service | Current fee |
|---|---|
| Risk Level 1 annual permit | $40.00 |
| Risk Level 2 annual permit | $132.25 |
| Risk Level 3 annual permit | $198.00 |
| Risk Level 4 annual permit | $264.50 |
| Requested reinspection | $165.00 |
Septic systems and onsite wastewater in DeSoto County
DeSoto County falls within MSDH’s North Region for onsite wastewater. Septic-system questions should use the MSDH wastewater program rather than assuming the clinical counter in Hernando can issue or price every permit.
Use 1-855-220-0192 for Mississippi onsite wastewater routing, including DeSoto County.
Ask what current application, site evaluation, installer and inspection requirements apply before starting excavation or installation.
If a proposed restaurant cannot connect to approved public sewer, Food Protection may require additional onsite wastewater review before the facility can operate.
What to bring to a DeSoto County health clinic
The right paperwork depends on the service. Call the appointment line first if your visit involves WIC certification, family planning, vaccines or disease testing.
How to reach the right DeSoto County public-health service
Decide whether you need WIC, vaccines, family planning, STI/TB care, food permitting, vital records or onsite wastewater help.
Use Hernando, Olive Branch or Southaven for county-clinic services; use state environmental programs for food permits and wastewater.
The statewide appointment center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office hours do not guarantee that WIC, family planning or another clinician is available that day.
Do not send health, WIC, identity, permit or payment details to an unofficial information website.
Official DeSoto County and Mississippi public-health resources
Clinic schedules, WIC limits, staffing, vaccine supply and permit fees can change. Recheck official Mississippi sources before making a special trip or submitting money.
DeSoto County Health Department FAQs
What is the DeSoto County Health Department phone number?
The Hernando office phone number is 662-429-9814. Olive Branch is 662-895-3090 and Southaven is 662-393-2775. County-health appointments statewide can be scheduled at 855-767-0170.
Where is DeSoto County Health Department located?
The main Hernando office is at 3212 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Hernando, MS 38632. MSDH also operates DeSoto County clinic locations in Olive Branch and Southaven.
What are the Hernando Health Department hours?
The Hernando DeSoto County Health Department is currently listed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some services still require appointments.
Does DeSoto County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. Hernando currently offers WIC Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Olive Branch is listed for WIC Tuesday through Friday. Call 855-767-0170 before visiting.
Can I get vaccines at DeSoto County Health Department?
Yes. Mississippi county clinics provide immunizations, and the Hernando DeSoto County Health Department is currently listed as a Vaccines for Children provider. Confirm vaccine availability and eligibility before the visit.
Does DeSoto County Health Department provide family planning?
Yes. Mississippi county clinics provide reproductive-health and family-planning services including pregnancy testing, exams and contraception. DeSoto clinic listings advise family-planning patients to call before visiting.
Can I get STI or TB testing at a DeSoto County health clinic?
Mississippi county health clinics provide testing and care for gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, other STIs and tuberculosis. Call the scheduling center to confirm the correct DeSoto County clinic and day.
How much is a Mississippi birth certificate?
The current Mississippi fee is $17 for the first certified birth certificate or record search and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Who handles restaurant permits in DeSoto County Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Department of Health Food Protection program regulates food facilities. Permitting includes plan review, online fee payment and inspection. The statewide Food Protection number is 601-364-2832.
Who handles septic permits in DeSoto County Mississippi?
DeSoto County is in MSDH’s North Region for onsite wastewater. The statewide wastewater call center is 1-855-220-0192. Call for the current application, inspection and fee requirements before installing or repairing a system.