Phone the right desk, plan your visit and use Lauderdale County health services
If you live in Meridian or elsewhere in Lauderdale County and need a vaccine, WIC appointment, pregnancy or family-planning service, disease testing, health records or another Mississippi public-health service, the county health department is often the practical place to start.
The office is part of the Mississippi State Department of Health system. This guide separates the local phone number from the statewide appointment line, explains which services may need an appointment, and shows when MyIR, MyChart, Vital Records or Environmental Health is the better route.
What can the Lauderdale County Health Department in Meridian help with?
The Lauderdale County Health Department is an MSDH county clinic serving Lauderdale County, Mississippi. MSDH county health departments provide public-health and clinical services such as immunizations, disease testing, family planning, pregnancy testing, WIC, maternal and infant support, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and other health programs.
Not every service is necessarily available at every clinic every day. For Lauderdale County, the most useful first step is usually to call the statewide appointment line at 855-767-0170 or the Meridian office at 601-693-2451 and tell staff exactly what you need.
Lauderdale County Health Department contact information
The Meridian location is part of MSDH’s East Central Mississippi county health department network. The local phone handles office-specific questions, while MSDH uses a centralized scheduling number for county clinic appointments.
| Contact item | Current detail | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Office | Lauderdale County Health Department | Local Mississippi public-health clinic |
| Address | 5224 Vally Street, Meridian, MS 39304 | In-person clinic visits |
| Local phone | 601-693-2451 | Office-specific questions |
| Appointments | 855-767-0170 | Schedule county health department services |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | General office schedule |
| WIC hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Current Lauderdale WIC schedule |
| Walk-ins | Limited | Call first when timing matters |
Common MSDH services you can ask about at the Lauderdale County clinic
MSDH says county health departments provide a broad range of clinical and preventive services. Availability, eligibility, cost and clinic day can vary, so treat this as a service-routing guide rather than a promise that every service is available on demand.
MSDH offers free blood pressure and blood sugar checks through county health departments and says no appointment is necessary for those basic screenings.
County clinics may provide testing or care related to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, cervical cancer, breast cancer and other public-health concerns. MSDH says much of this testing is free or low cost.
Services can include pregnancy testing, birth control, family-planning counseling, IUD-related services and preconception guidance. Lauderdale’s official listing says to call before visiting for family-planning services.
MSDH programs include WIC nutritional assistance, pregnancy and infant health support, help for babies with special needs, and support programs for pregnant teens and teen mothers.
County health departments are part of Mississippi’s vaccination network. Call ahead for the vaccine, age group, appointment status and any current fee or eligibility requirement.
Mississippi Form 121 can be obtained through a child’s provider, a county health department or MyIR when the child’s state immunization record supports it.
How to use the Lauderdale County Health Department without losing a trip
Be specific: WIC certification, a childhood vaccine, Form 121, pregnancy testing, family planning, STI testing, TB help, blood pressure screening or another service.
Use 855-767-0170 for appointments. Use 601-693-2451 when you need to confirm something specific about the Meridian location.
The building can be open even when a specific program has a different clinic schedule. This is especially important for family planning, vaccines and services that depend on clinical staff.
Ask whether you need photo ID, insurance or Medicaid information, immunization records, proof of residence, WIC documents or another form.
MSDH introduced MyChart self-scheduling in 2026 for services including pregnancy testing, preconception counseling, family planning, birth-control counseling, contraceptives and free condoms.
Keep appointment details, test-result instructions, portal information and any date staff gives you for returning or checking results.
WIC in Lauderdale County: hours, eligibility and what to bring
MSDH currently lists WIC at the Lauderdale County Health Department Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WIC serves qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five who meet program rules.
For July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, Mississippi publishes WIC gross-income limits by household size. For example, the annual limit is $29,526 for one person, $40,034 for two and $61,050 for four.
MSDH says applicants receiving Medicaid, TANF or Food Stamps automatically meet the WIC income guideline. Other WIC eligibility requirements still apply.
Examples include a recent pay stub, employer statement, current W-2, recent tax return, or proof of Medicaid, TANF or Food Stamps.
MSDH examples include current mail with your address, a driver’s license showing your current address, or a mortgage or rental agreement.
Examples include a driver’s license, Social Security card, U.S. passport, current shot record, military ID or newborn crib card.
MSDH also allows online WIC applications. The state says the application normally takes about 15–20 minutes and cannot be saved partially, so gather documents first.
Immunizations, MyIR and Mississippi Form 121
For many families, the fastest route is not to drive to the health department just to ask for a copy of a vaccine record. Mississippi’s MyIR service lets individuals and families look for immunization records online and, when the record supports it, download the Form 121 used for Mississippi school registration.
Register with MyIR, select Mississippi, verify your account and use the “Find My Records” process.
Enter the required identifying information carefully. If MyIR matches the state record, you can review vaccination history and available documents.
If a child is up to date and the system supports the record, the Documents area can provide the school immunization compliance form.
MyIR provides online assistance, and MSDH’s Immunizations Office can help with missing or incorrect records at 601-576-7751 or 855-767-0170.
Birth certificates, medical records and vaccine records use different routes
This is an easy place to lose time. “Health records” can mean at least three different things in Mississippi, and they are not handled through one public-record request.
| Record you need | Correct route | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth or death certificate | MSDH Vital Records | Vital records are not public records. Certified birth and death records use the Vital Records process. |
| Medical record from MSDH care | MSDH Medical Records Division | Call 601-576-7267 for records from services received through an MSDH clinic or program. |
| Hospital or private doctor record | That healthcare provider | MSDH does not hold records for care received outside its clinics or programs. |
| Immunization history | MyIR / Immunization Office | Use MyIR online or call 601-576-7751 for state immunization-record help. |
| Public agency record | MSDH public-record process | Do not use the public-record request process for confidential vital or personal medical records. |
MSDH currently lists a certified Mississippi birth certificate at $17. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.
Mississippi birth certificates can be ordered online, by mail, by phone or in person through Vital Records. Online and telephone services may involve additional vendor fees.
Septic, onsite wastewater and food-permit questions
Not every environmental-health task belongs at the front desk of the Lauderdale County clinic. Mississippi operates a statewide Onsite Wastewater program with its own application system and support line.
Use Mississippi’s Onsite Wastewater application process and confirm which application type applies before site work begins.
MSDH currently lists a $100 fee for an existing residential inspection. Fees can change, so verify at the time of application.
MSDH currently lists $197.50 for this application combination. Online processing fees or other costs may apply.
The current wastewater FAQ lists a $10 private water well sample fee.
MSDH currently lists $412.50 for Commercial Establishment + Final Approval and $315 for an Existing Commercial Establishment application.
MSDH’s wastewater FAQ routes food-permit questions to 601-576-7689 or food@msdh.ms.gov when a food application involves septic or wastewater issues.
What to bring to the Meridian health department
There is no single document checklist for every service. The useful rule is to bring the paperwork that proves who you are and what service you are requesting, then confirm any program-specific documents when you schedule.
This guide covers Meridian, Mississippi — not Florence, Alabama or Ripley, Tennessee
“Lauderdale County Health Department” is not unique to one state. If your address, school, employer or service is in another Lauderdale County, use that state’s official health department instead.
| State | City / office | Official phone | This page? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 5224 Vally Street, Meridian | 601-693-2451 | Yes — this is the office covered here. |
| Alabama | 4112 Chisholm Road, Florence | 256-764-7453 | No — use Alabama Department of Public Health. |
| Tennessee | 500 Highway 51 South, Ripley | 731-635-9711 | No — use Tennessee Department of Health. |
What should you do next?
Call 855-767-0170. Tell the scheduler you need the Lauderdale County Health Department in Meridian and name the exact service.
Try MyIR first. If the record matches and the child is up to date, you may be able to download Form 121 without an office trip.
Review the Mississippi WIC documents and income rules, then confirm your Lauderdale County appointment and bring proof of identity, residence and income or qualifying benefits.
Call 601-576-7267 if the service was provided through an MSDH clinic or program. For hospital or private-practice records, contact that provider directly.
Use Mississippi Vital Records. Do not submit a public-record request for a confidential birth or death certificate.
Use the MSDH Onsite Wastewater application process and call 855-220-0192 if you need help identifying the right application or local review.
Official Mississippi sources for Lauderdale County health services
Use these official routes when you are ready to schedule, obtain a private record, check eligibility or start an environmental-health application. Clinic schedules and fees can change after publication.
Lauderdale County Health Department FAQs
What is the Lauderdale County Health Department phone number in Meridian?
The local Lauderdale County Health Department phone number is 601-693-2451. MSDH also uses 855-767-0170 as the appointment scheduling number for county health department clinic services.
Where is the Lauderdale County Health Department in Mississippi?
MSDH lists the office at 5224 Vally Street, Meridian, MS 39304. This page covers the Mississippi office, not Lauderdale County health departments in Alabama or Tennessee.
What are the Lauderdale County Health Department hours?
The Meridian office is currently listed as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some services may have different clinic schedules or require appointments.
Does the Lauderdale County Health Department accept walk-ins?
MSDH says walk-ins are accepted on a limited basis and some services require appointments. Call 855-767-0170 or 601-693-2451 before visiting when you need a specific clinical service.
Does the Lauderdale County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. The current MSDH listing shows WIC at the Lauderdale County Health Department Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eligibility and documentation requirements still apply.
Can I get immunization records from Lauderdale County Health Department?
Mississippi says immunization records can be requested from a county health department, through MyIR online, or through the state Immunizations Office. MyIR may also let eligible families print Mississippi Form 121 for school registration.
Can I get a birth certificate at the county health department?
Mississippi Vital Records manages certified birth and death records. The state currently lists birth certificates at $17 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Use the official Vital Records instructions for the current ordering route.
How do I request medical records from a Mississippi health department clinic?
If the care was provided through an MSDH clinic or program, MSDH directs patients to its Medical Records Division at 601-576-7267. Records from a hospital or private healthcare provider must be requested from that provider.
Can I schedule Lauderdale County family-planning services online?
MSDH launched MyChart self-scheduling in 2026 for services including pregnancy testing, preconception counseling, family planning, birth-control counseling, contraceptives and free condoms. Lauderdale’s county listing also says to call before visiting for family-planning services.
Who handles septic permits in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
Mississippi’s Division of Onsite Wastewater operates the statewide application system. Its current FAQ lists 855-220-0192 for help identifying the appropriate application and local environmental-health contact.