Kent County Health Department Phone, Clinics, WIC, Immunizations, Environmental Health & Records Help
This guide helps you contact the Kent County Health Department in Grand Rapids, Michigan, find the right clinic, call the correct program, schedule WIC or immunization help, report disease concerns, use Environmental Health services, and avoid wrong-number directory pages.
Kent County Health Department has multiple public health clinic locations and several program divisions. The fastest route is not always the main phone number. If you need WIC, immunizations, STI testing, TB services, well and septic permits, food safety, housing sanitation, or urgent public health reporting, use the right official program path below.
Select the service closest to your need. This finder does not book appointments or replace the official county website, but it helps you call the correct Kent County Health Department program instead of losing time with the wrong desk.
The Kent County Health Department in Michigan lists its main office at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Main phone: 616-632-7100. General hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. For urgent public health matters after hours, the phone directory lists 616-308-6837. For emergencies, call 911.
Kent County Health Department phone number, address and clinic help
The Kent County Health Department in Michigan is located at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The main phone number is 616-632-7100. The general office hours listed by Kent County are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. The phone directory also lists toll-free 888-515-1300, urgent public health matters 24/7 at 616-308-6837, and emergencies as 911.
For WIC and many clinic appointments, the key phone is 616-632-7200. For Environmental Health, food safety, housing sanitation, well and septic permits, restaurant sanitation complaints, or environmental concerns, the key phone is 616-632-6900. For communicable disease questions, the listed division phone is 616-632-7228.
Kent County Health Department operates four public health clinics throughout the county that offer immunizations and WIC: North Clinic in Cedar Springs, Sheldon Clinic in Grand Rapids, South Clinic in Kentwood, and Fuller Clinic in Grand Rapids. Always check official clinic hours before visiting because lunch closures and Thursday hours vary.
Kent County Health Department fast facts before you call
Official verification for this Kent County Health Department guide
Publish-ready as of: May 13, 2026.
This article uses official Kent County, Michigan Health Department resources, including the Kent County Health Department page, phone directory, staff directory, clinic locations, clinic hours, WIC page, immunizations page, Environmental Health page, food safety resources, housing standards page, disease reporting and communicable disease pages, and medical records guidance.
Local health department details change often. Always verify phone numbers, clinic hours, appointment requirements, WIC rules, immunization availability, environmental health forms, permit fees, public health alerts, and after-hours instructions on the official Kent County website before visiting or submitting sensitive information.
What this Kent County Health Department guide covers
Kent County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the correct Kent County phone number based on your service. The main number is a good starting point, but specialized programs like WIC, communicable disease, Environmental Health, STI testing, TB, well and septic permits, and urgent public health matters have specific phone routes.
Best call strategy for Kent County Health Department
Before calling, write down your exact need: WIC appointment, vaccine appointment, school shot, STI testing, TB test, food safety complaint, well or septic permit, housing sanitation issue, restaurant complaint, medical record request, or urgent public health matter. Specific questions route faster than “I need the health department.”
Kent County Health Department main office and public health clinics
The main Kent County Health Department office is located at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Kent County also operates four public health clinics throughout the county that offer immunizations and the Women, Infants, and Children program, commonly called WIC.
Do not assume every service is available at every clinic every day. Clinic hours, lunch closures, appointment rules, WIC schedules, vaccine supply, and service availability can change. Use the official Clinic Hours & Locations page before visiting.
Local clinic tip
If you live in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Cedar Springs, Wyoming, Walker, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Rockford, Lowell, Caledonia, or another Kent County community, choose the clinic closest to you only after confirming the service is available there. Some services may require scheduling online or calling first.
Kent County clinic hours, lunch closure and Thursday schedule
The Kent County Clinic Hours & Locations page lists regular clinic hours for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday as 8:00 AM-4:45 PM, with a lunch closure from 11:30 AM-12:45 PM. Thursday hours vary by the week of the month.
The official schedule lists the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays as 12:45 PM-4:45 PM. It lists the 2nd and 4th Thursdays as 10:00 AM-12:30 PM and 1:45 PM-6:45 PM. Because holiday closures, public health events, weather, staffing, and appointment demand can change access, confirm the official page before visiting.
Appointment tip
For vaccines, WIC, STI/HIV services, TB testing, and other clinic services, use the official Schedule page or call before visiting. Walk-in availability can be limited, and arriving during lunch closure or the wrong Thursday schedule can waste a trip.
Kent County Health Department services and programs
The Kent County Health Department provides public health services through clinics, personal health programs, communicable disease programs, environmental health, health education, WIC, immunizations, TB services, STI/HIV testing, food safety, housing sanitation, well and septic support, and emergency preparedness.
The department’s public-facing pages also include scheduling resources for immunizations, STI or HIV services, WIC services, and TB testing. Program needs differ, so users should not treat the health department as one single desk. The right page depends on your exact service.
Kent County WIC phone, benefits, bridge card and appointment help
In Kent County, WIC services are offered through the Health Department. The official WIC page says WIC participants receive WIC benefits through the Michigan WIC bridge card, which can be used to purchase supplemental foods at participating grocery stores and pharmacies.
For assistance or to apply for the WIC program, Kent County lists 616-632-7200. The medical records page also says WIC Verification of Certification transfer requests can be made through Clinical Services Administration WIC at 616-632-7200 or fax 616-632-7299.
Kent County immunizations, school shots, adult vaccines and travel vaccines
Kent County Health Department’s immunization page lists clinic locations for vaccines at the North Clinic, Sheldon Clinic, South Clinic, and Fuller Clinic. The scheduling page describes immunization appointments for vaccine-preventable diseases and international travel.
If you need school shots, childhood vaccines, adult vaccines, flu shots, travel vaccines, or vaccine records, start with the official immunization and scheduling pages. Bring prior vaccine records, school forms, insurance card if applicable, ID, and parent or guardian information for children.
STI, HIV, hepatitis C, TB testing and personal health services
Kent County’s schedule page lists STI or HIV services and TB testing as service categories. The staff directory lists Personal Health Services at 616-632-7171, the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic at 616-632-7171, the Tuberculosis Clinic at 616-632-7190, and TB test scheduling at 616-632-7200.
If you need STI testing, HIV testing, hepatitis C testing, TB services, TB testing, or personal health clinic services, use the official scheduling page or call the relevant clinic number before visiting. Some services may require appointments, forms, eligibility screening, or specific clinic hours.
Kent County Environmental Health, food safety, well and septic services
Kent County Environmental Health Division is listed at 700 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Phone: 616-632-6900. Fax: 616-632-6892. Environmental Health covers a wide range of local public health issues, including food safety, housing standards, body art, campgrounds, care facilities, environmental risks, lead, well and septic services, and public sanitation complaints.
For food safety or sanitation concerns within a Kent County food service facility, the food safety page says users can email Environmental Health or call 616-632-6900. The phone directory also lists restaurant sanitation complaints, public sanitation complaints, and well and septic permits under 616-632-6900.
Kent County housing, food safety, sanitation and public nuisance complaints
Kent County Health Department enforces housing regulations for Kent County, Michigan to help ensure households and properties are maintained in a sanitary and non-hazardous condition. Concerns about sanitary or hazardous conditions can be reported by calling 616-632-6900 or emailing Kent County Environmental Health.
For food safety concerns, Kent County offers food safety resources and reporting guidance. If you or a family member are experiencing foodborne illness symptoms, the official food safety page provides an online reporting path. For food service facility sanitation concerns, users can contact Environmental Health by email or phone.
Complaint preparation tip
Prepare the property or business address, date, issue description, photos if allowed, contact details, and whether the issue is ongoing. Clear, specific reports are easier for Environmental Health staff to review than vague complaints.
Kent County communicable disease, urgent public health matters and reporting
The Kent County phone directory lists the Communicable Disease Division at 616-632-7228. It also lists urgent public health matters 24/7 at 616-308-6837. For emergencies, dial 911.
Some disease concerns are time-sensitive. For example, Kent County’s hepatitis A guidance says food employee hepatitis A diagnoses should be reported to the Kent County Health Department at 616-632-7228, and that only the Kent County Health Department can clear an excluded food employee to return to work.
Kent County Health Department medical records and WIC transfer verification
Kent County’s medical records page includes guidance for requesting a WIC Verification of Certification, also called a V.O.C., for WIC client transfers. It says to contact Kent County Health Department Clinical Services Administration WIC Department at 616-632-7200 or fax 616-632-7299 to request a copy of a V.O.C.
If you need personal medical records, clinic records, immunization documentation, WIC transfer verification, or other health department records, use the official records guidance. Do not send unnecessary sensitive health information through unofficial forms or directory websites.
Kent County Health Department Michigan vs Maryland vs Delaware
Most searches for “Kent County Health Department” point to Kent County, Michigan in Grand Rapids. But there are also Kent County health resources in Maryland and Delaware. Do not use the Michigan phone number if you need Chestertown, Maryland, Dover, Delaware, or another state.
Wrong-office warning
If your address, school, restaurant, clinic, property, or WIC case is not in Kent County, Michigan, confirm the state before calling. Local health departments usually cannot access records, permits, or case details from another state’s system.
Kent County Health Department visit checklist before you go
Many health department visits fail because the user arrives without appointment confirmation, ID, vaccine records, WIC documents, property details, or the correct clinic address. Use this checklist before visiting a Kent County clinic or contacting Environmental Health.
What Kent County Health Department may not handle
Kent County Health Department is not the correct office for every health, legal, benefit, property, or emergency issue. Confirm the correct agency before calling, especially if your issue involves state benefits, hospital billing, court records, driver licenses, Social Security, or private medical records.
How to contact the right Kent County Health Department service
Confirm you mean Kent County, Michigan
If you need Kent County, Maryland or Delaware, use that state’s official health department route. This article primarily covers Kent County Health Department in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Choose the exact service
Decide whether you need WIC, immunizations, STI/HIV services, TB testing, Environmental Health, food safety, housing complaints, medical records, communicable disease, or general contact.
Use the official Kent County page
Use KentCountyMI.gov or AccessKent health pages instead of old directory listings because program hours, clinic schedules, and contact details can change.
Call or schedule before visiting
For vaccines, WIC, STI/HIV services, TB testing, and Environmental Health services, call the correct number or use the official schedule page before traveling.
Use emergency help when needed
Dial 911 for emergencies. Use 616-308-6837 for urgent public health matters listed by Kent County, when appropriate.
Do not use general Kent County Health Department pages for emergencies
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. If you need suicide, mental health crisis, or emotional distress support in the United States, call or text 988. If you suspect poisoning, overdose, severe symptoms, immediate violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or urgent danger, use the correct emergency or crisis hotline.
Kent County Health Department pages are useful for clinics, WIC, immunizations, records, Environmental Health, communicable disease, food safety, and public health notices. They are not a substitute for emergency medical treatment, urgent law enforcement response, poison control, or immediate crisis support.
Kent County Health Department map and office location
The map below points to the main Kent County Health Department location at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Always confirm clinic location and service availability before visiting, because immunizations and WIC are offered through multiple public health clinic sites.
Official Kent County Health Department links and resources
Use these official resources before relying on old directory pages. They are safer for current phone numbers, clinic hours, appointment scheduling, WIC rules, Environmental Health contacts, food safety complaints, and urgent public health information.
Kent County Health Department official page Main official health department page for Kent County, Michigan, including address, phone, hours and helpful service links. AccessKent Health Department home Official Kent County Health Department home page with clinic locations, inspections portal, immunizations and program navigation. Kent County Health Department phone directory Official phone directory for general information, WIC, Environmental Health, communicable disease, urgent public health matters and program contacts. Clinics Official clinic overview explaining that Kent County operates four public health clinics offering immunizations and WIC. Clinic hours and locations Official clinic hours and locations page, including lunch closure and Thursday schedule information. Schedule services Official scheduling page for immunizations, STI/HIV services, WIC services and TB testing. Immunizations Official immunization page for clinic locations, vaccine appointments and vaccine-preventable disease services. WIC Official WIC page for applying, WIC bridge card information and nutrition program support. Environmental Health Official Environmental Health page for food safety, housing, wells, septic, lead, body art, campgrounds and public sanitation topics. Food Safety Services Official food safety page for foodborne illness reporting and food service sanitation concerns. Housing Standards and Issues Official housing standards page for sanitary or hazardous household and property condition reporting. Medical Records Official medical records page, including WIC Verification of Certification information for WIC client transfers. Disease Fact Sheets Official disease fact sheet resource for Kent County public health information. Kent County Health Department Maryland Official Maryland Kent County Health Department contact page for users who meant Chestertown, Maryland instead of Grand Rapids, Michigan.Kent County Health Department FAQ
What is the Kent County Health Department phone number?
The main Kent County Health Department phone number in Michigan is 616-632-7100. The official phone directory also lists toll-free 888-515-1300, urgent public health matters 24/7 at 616-308-6837, and emergencies as 911.
Where is Kent County Health Department located?
The main Kent County Health Department office is located at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. General hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.
What is the Kent County WIC phone number?
Kent County lists WIC assistance and application help at 616-632-7200. WIC Verification of Certification transfer requests can also be made through WIC at 616-632-7200 or fax 616-632-7299.
Where are Kent County public health clinics?
Kent County lists four public health clinic locations: North Clinic at 4191 17 Mile Rd NE in Cedar Springs, Sheldon Clinic at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Suite 130 in Grand Rapids, South Clinic at 4700 Kalamazoo Ave SE in Kentwood, and Fuller Clinic at 700 Fuller Ave NE in Grand Rapids.
What is the Kent County Environmental Health phone number?
Kent County Environmental Health Division lists phone 616-632-6900 and fax 616-632-6892. Use this for Environmental Health, food safety, housing sanitation, wells, septic, restaurant sanitation complaints and related public health concerns.
How do I schedule immunizations in Kent County?
Use the official Kent County scheduling page or immunizations page. Kent County lists immunization appointments for vaccine-preventable diseases and international travel. Confirm clinic location, appointment time, vaccine availability and required documents before visiting.
What number do I call for STI, HIV or TB services?
The staff directory lists Personal Health Services and the STI clinic at 616-632-7171. The TB clinic is listed at 616-632-7190, and TB test scheduling is listed at 616-632-7200.
How do I report a food safety or restaurant sanitation concern in Kent County?
Use Kent County Food Safety Services or call Environmental Health at 616-632-6900. The food safety page also provides an online reporting path for foodborne illness concerns.
What should I do for urgent public health matters in Kent County?
The Kent County phone directory lists urgent public health matters 24/7 at 616-308-6837. For immediate danger or medical emergencies, call 911.
Is this the Kent County Health Department in Maryland or Delaware?
No. This guide primarily covers Kent County Health Department in Michigan. Kent County, Maryland has a separate health department in Chestertown. Delaware public health services for Kent County route through Delaware state health resources and local service centers.
Is this the official Kent County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent guide that points users to official Kent County, Michigan Health Department resources. For official services, forms, fees, appointments, records, public health notices or legal instructions, use KentCountyMI.gov or official AccessKent health pages.
Independent guide and official-use disclaimer
This article is an independent informational guide for users searching for Kent County Health Department services, phone numbers, clinic locations, WIC, immunizations, Environmental Health, STI/HIV services, TB testing, disease reporting, housing complaints, food safety, medical records and official resources.
It is not the official Kent County Health Department website and does not provide medical, legal, benefits, licensing, environmental permitting or emergency advice. Before visiting, paying, mailing documents, requesting records, applying for permits, reporting complaints or relying on a phone number or schedule, verify details directly on the official Kent County, Michigan website.
Bottom line for Kent County Health Department services and phone help
For the Kent County Health Department in Michigan, use the main address 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 and main phone 616-632-7100. For WIC and many clinic services, call 616-632-7200. For Environmental Health, food safety, housing sanitation, well and septic permits, or restaurant sanitation complaints, call 616-632-6900. For communicable disease questions, call 616-632-7228. For urgent public health matters, Kent County lists 616-308-6837. For emergencies, call 911.
The strongest path is official first: confirm the correct county, choose the exact service, use the official Kent County page, check clinic hours, and call the right program before visiting. That gives users better answers than thin directory content and protects them from outdated hours, wrong locations and unofficial phone numbers.