Hamilton County Health Department phone, Vital Records, WIC, vaccines, clinic services, permits, inspections and emergency routing
The Hamilton County Health Department in Chattanooga serves residents through the 3rd Street main campus, Birchwood Health Center, Homeless Healthcare Center, WIC clinics, Environmental Health, Vital Records, immunization clinics, dental services, sexual and reproductive health, epidemiology and community health programs.
This guide is for Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department in Tennessee. Several states have a Hamilton County, so always confirm the state before calling, requesting birth records, applying for food permits, reporting animal bites or visiting a clinic.
Choose the Hamilton County health service you need
Select your need below. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you use the right phone number, office, documents and official link.
Call 423-209-8000 for general routing. If you know your exact need, use the direct program number below because Vital Records, WIC, immunizations, Environmental Health, dental, sexual health and Epidemiology have separate routing.
Hamilton County Health Department quick answer
The main Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department phone number is 423-209-8000. The main campus is located at 921 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
For Tennessee birth and death certificate help, call 423-209-8025. For adult and travel immunizations, call 423-209-8340. For child and school immunizations, call 423-209-8350 and press option 2. For WIC, use the WIC Clinic at 423-209-8050 or the WIC Metro Office at 423-209-8220.
For Environmental Health, restaurant complaints, animal bites, mosquito control, hotel inspections and tattoo studio inspections, call 423-209-8110. For disease reporting, call Epidemiology at 423-209-8190; after-hours public health emergency contact is 423-209-8010.
Official verification before using this Hamilton County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department pages for the main site, phone directory, health center locations, Vital Records, Adult Immunizations, Child/School Immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, Food Protection, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Dental Services, Epidemiology and Overdose Prevention.
Phone numbers, clinic hours, certificate fees, dental clinic availability, WIC eligibility, food permit steps, restaurant inspection tools, disease reporting contacts, vaccine availability and after-hours instructions can change. Always verify the official page before visiting, paying, mailing documents, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Hamilton County health guide covers
Make sure this is Hamilton County, Tennessee
This guide is for the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It is not for Hamilton County Public Health in Ohio, Hamilton County Health Department in Indiana, Hamilton County Florida, Hamilton County New York or another Hamilton County.
Use this page if your service is connected to Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Soddy-Daisy, Hixson, Ooltewah, Collegedale, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Birchwood or other Hamilton County, Tennessee communities.
Hamilton County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct program number when possible. A specific first sentence will usually save time and reduce transfers.
| Need | Correct phone or route | Best first sentence | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health department help | 423-209-8000 | “I need help finding the correct Hamilton County Health Department service.” | County, service needed, deadline, callback number and preferred location. |
| Vital Records | 423-209-8025 Fax: 423-209-8024 | “I need a Tennessee birth or death certificate.” | Full name, event date, Tennessee event details, ID, relationship/entitlement proof and payment method. |
| Adult immunizations | 423-209-8340 | “I need an adult vaccine or vaccine record help.” | Vaccine record, ID, insurance, work/school form and vaccine requested. |
| International travel immunizations | 423-209-8340 | “I need a travel vaccine consultation before my trip.” | Destination, travel date, itinerary, prior vaccines, health conditions and medications. |
| Child or school immunizations | 423-209-8350, press #2 | “My child needs school shots or an official Tennessee immunization certificate.” | Child records, school notice, parent/guardian ID, custody papers if needed and insurance/payment details. |
| WIC | WIC Clinic: 423-209-8050 WIC Metro: 423-209-8220 Birchwood: 423-209-5540 | “I need WIC eligibility, appointment, EBT card or breastfeeding support.” | Identity, address, income/program proof, pregnancy or child information and current WIC issue. |
| Sexual and reproductive health | 423-209-8350, press #1 | “I need confidential sexual health, STI testing, HIV testing or reproductive health clinic help.” | Symptoms/exposure date, privacy-safe contact, TennCare/residency, ID and payment question. |
| Environmental Health | 423-209-8110 | “I need a restaurant complaint, food permit, animal bite, mosquito, pool, hotel or tattoo inspection route.” | Address, facility name, complaint facts, animal bite details, permit type and deadline. |
| Dental Clinic | 423-209-8100 | “I need to know if dental appointments are still available before the clinic closure.” | Age, residency, TennCare/CoverKids, income, appointment need and dental emergency details. |
| Epidemiology / disease reporting | 423-209-8190 After hours: 423-209-8010 | “I need to report a disease, outbreak, exposure or public-health concern.” | Disease, date, setting, affected people, provider info and urgency. |
Hamilton County Health Department locations and map
The main campus is the 3rd Street Health Center at 921 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The official site also lists Birchwood Health Center, Homeless Healthcare Center and Ooltewah Area service routing.
The official health center locations page notes that Birchwood Health Center is the only center offering adult primary care service. Pediatric primary care is only offered where listed.
Hamilton County birth certificate and death certificate help
The Hamilton County Health Department Office of Vital Records issues birth certificates for people born in Tennessee within the last 100 years and death certificates for deaths in Tennessee within the last 50 years.
The office is at 921 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Phone: 423-209-8025. Fax: 423-209-8024. Hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
| Record need | Official rule | Practical warning |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee birth certificate | Birth certificates available for Tennessee births within the last 100 years. | You need a completed application, government-issued photo ID and fee. |
| Tennessee death certificate | Death records available for Tennessee deaths within the last 50 years. | Copies are limited to eligible family members or people with valid documentation. |
| Any Tennessee county record | Tennessee county health departments can issue birth/death certificates registered statewide. | You do not necessarily need to travel to the county where the event occurred, but eligibility still matters. |
| Old records | Birth records older than 100 years and death records older than 50 years route to archival resources. | Check Tennessee State Library and Archives or state Vital Records guidance. |
| Fee | The official page lists $15.00 for each certified birth certificate copy. | Verify the current fee and payment method before mailing or visiting. |
Before requesting a certificate
- Confirm the birth or death happened in Tennessee.
- Confirm the record age fits the local office rules.
- Prepare the full name, date, parents’ names if required and event details.
- Bring government-issued photo ID with signature.
- Bring entitlement documents if you are not the parent, child or spouse.
- Ask whether you need a computer-generated certified copy or another record type.
Related guide: Birth Certificate via Health Department.
Adult vaccines, travel immunizations, school shots and vaccine records
Adult Immunizations are listed at 921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403, phone 423-209-8340, with hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Child and school immunizations are listed through Family Health Pediatrics at 423-209-8350, press #2. The official page lists hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and says no appointment is needed. A legal guardian must be present for a child to receive vaccinations.
| Vaccine need | Correct route | What to bring |
|---|---|---|
| Adult immunization | Call 423-209-8340. | ID, vaccine record, insurance/payment method, work/school form and vaccine requested. |
| International travel vaccine | Call 423-209-8340 and start early. | Destination, travel date, itinerary, vaccine record and medical conditions. |
| Child or school vaccine | Call 423-209-8350 and press #2. | Child vaccine records, school notice, parent/guardian ID, custody papers if needed and payment method. |
| Immigrant or refugee child immunization | Family Health Pediatrics / child immunization route. | I-94 card, A-card, passport, vaccine records, Social Security card if available, photo ID, insurance and payment method. |
| School certificate | Health department or Tennessee-licensed provider. | School requirement, records and parent/guardian documentation. |
Hamilton County WIC, nutrition, breastfeeding support and documents
WIC helps qualifying pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to an infant’s first birthday, postpartum women up to six months after pregnancy ends, infants and children up to their fifth birthday.
Hamilton County WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, nutritious foods through a WIC EBT card, easier access to childhood immunizations and referrals to health and social services.
WIC appointment checklist
- Call before visiting and ask which WIC office should handle your appointment.
- Bring proof of identity for the applicant, infant or child.
- Bring proof of residence and income or qualifying program participation.
- Bring pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Ask about breastfeeding support, formula questions, EBT card issues and missed benefits.
Sexual and reproductive health, STI testing and HIV testing
The Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Clinic is a confidential clinic at the Hamilton County Health Department, East Wing, 2nd Floor, 921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Call 423-209-8350 and press #1 for information or to schedule an appointment. Hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Before a sexual health visit
- Use a safe phone number or contact method for private communication.
- Know exposure date, symptom start date and any prior test results.
- Bring ID, TennCare or insurance information if applicable.
- Ask whether same-day or next-day appointments are available.
- Call 911 or seek urgent medical care for severe pain, heavy bleeding, pregnancy emergency or serious symptoms.
Food permits, restaurant inspections, pools, hotels, tattoo, rabies and environmental safety
Environmental Health is responsible for inspection and enforcement of public health regulations for Hamilton County food service establishments, public swimming pools, hotels, bed and breakfast establishments, tattoo and piercing studios, school facilities, day cares and organized camps.
Call 423-209-8110 for Environmental Health, restaurant complaints, animal bites, mosquito control, hotel inspections, tattoo studio inspections and health/safety questions.
| Need | Official route | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant complaint | Environmental Health / Food Protection, 423-209-8110. | Prepare restaurant name, address, date/time, food eaten, symptoms and others affected. |
| Food permit or opening a food business | Food Protection Services and official permit route. | Do not open until permit, application, fee and inspection rules are confirmed. |
| Inspection report | Hamilton County food inspection report tools. | Search by establishment name and verify latest inspection date. |
| Pool, hotel, B&B, tattoo, piercing, school, daycare or camp | Environmental Health program route. | Prepare facility address, permit type, planned opening date and complaint facts if any. |
| Radon | Health Department says it does not conduct radon testing; residents can call 423-209-8073 for information. | Use Tennessee Radon Program resources for free test kit details. |
The Food Protection page says unannounced food inspections are conducted at least twice each year in more than 1,700 county food establishments. Inspection scores use a 0-100 point scale, and priority violations must be corrected within required timeframes.
Animal bites, rabies, dental services and overdose prevention
Environmental Health is responsible for the Rabies Control Program in Hamilton County and investigates animal bites for possible rabies exposure. Call 423-209-8110 for animal bite and rabies routing during office hours.
The official Dental Services page states the Dental Clinic will see its last patients on June 30, 2026, then close permanently. Before relying on dental services, call 423-209-8100 and confirm whether appointments are still available.
Epidemiology, outbreak reporting, TB reporting and after-hours contact
The Epidemiology Division is at 921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Phone: 423-209-8190. Fax: 423-209-8191. Hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM.
Reports of communicable disease can be mailed, faxed or called into Epidemiology. Diseases requiring immediate telephone reporting can be made to 423-209-8000. After-hours on-call staff can be reached at 423-209-8010. TB reports should be called to 423-209-8030.
| Situation | Phone / route | Prepare before reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Routine disease report | Epidemiology: 423-209-8190. | Patient/provider details, disease, test date, setting, contact info and urgency. |
| Immediate telephone report | 423-209-8000. | State that the disease requires immediate reporting and give callback details. |
| After-hours public health emergency | 423-209-8010. | Use for urgent public-health issues after regular hours. |
| TB report | 423-209-8030. | Symptoms, exposure, provider information, prior results and treatment status. |
| Possible foodborne illness | Official page lists foodborne illness reporting through health department routes. | Restaurant, food eaten, date/time, symptoms, onset and others affected. |
Before you call or visit Hamilton County Health Department
When Hamilton County Health Department is not the correct office
Related guides: Health Department Near Me, Birth Certificate via Health Department, Knox County Health Department and Rutherford County Health Department.
Official Hamilton County and Tennessee health links
Use these official links for final phone numbers, clinic locations, forms, fees, applications, inspection tools and live program updates.
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department official websiteMain official site with address, phone, programs, service menu and public health resources. Phone directoryOfficial Hamilton County Health Department phone directory by service. Health center locations3rd Street main campus, Birchwood, Homeless Healthcare Center and Ooltewah-area routing. Vital RecordsHamilton County birth and death certificate office, ID rules, fees, applications and hours. Adult ImmunizationsAdult vaccines, travel vaccines, clinic hours and vaccine information. Child and school immunizationsFamily Health Pediatrics, school immunization certificates, VFC information and child vaccine records. WICWIC phone numbers, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, EBT card and referrals. Sexual & Reproductive Health ClinicConfidential STI, HIV and reproductive wellness services. Environmental HealthRestaurant complaints, animal bites, mosquito control, hotels, tattoo/piercing, pools and permits. EpidemiologyDisease reporting, outbreak investigation, TB reporting and after-hours public health contact.Hamilton County Health Department FAQ
What is the Hamilton County Health Department phone number?
The main Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department phone number is 423-209-8000. Use direct program numbers for Vital Records, WIC, immunizations, Environmental Health, dental, sexual health and Epidemiology when possible.
Where is the Hamilton County Health Department in Chattanooga?
The main campus is located at 921 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
What is the Hamilton County Vital Records phone number?
The Hamilton County Vital Records phone number is 423-209-8025. The fax number is 423-209-8024.
How much is a Hamilton County birth certificate?
The official Vital Records page lists $15.00 for each certified birth certificate copy. Always verify the current fee and payment method before visiting or mailing documents.
What number do I call for adult immunizations?
Call 423-209-8340 for adult immunizations and travel immunization questions.
What number do I call for child or school immunizations?
Call 423-209-8350 and press #2 for Family Health Pediatrics and child/school immunizations. The official page says no appointment is needed and a legal guardian must be present.
What is the Hamilton County WIC phone number?
The WIC Clinic number is 423-209-8050. The WIC Metro Office is 423-209-8220. Birchwood WIC routing is listed at 423-209-5540.
Does Hamilton County Health Department offer STI or HIV testing?
Yes. The Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Clinic is a confidential clinic at 921 E. 3rd Street, East Wing, 2nd Floor. Call 423-209-8350 and press #1. HIV testing only is listed at no charge.
Who handles restaurant complaints and animal bites in Hamilton County?
Environmental Health handles restaurant complaints, food permits, animal bites, mosquito control, hotel inspections, tattoo studio inspections and related public health enforcement. Call 423-209-8110.
Is the Hamilton County dental clinic still open?
The official Dental Services page says the Dental Clinic will see its last patients on June 30, 2026, then close permanently. Call 423-209-8100 before relying on dental clinic availability.