Newark public health services, phone numbers and county health help
Licking County Health Department serves Newark and communities across Licking County with vaccinations, TB services, WIC, birth and death certificates, household sewage oversight, food inspections, community health programs and environmental-health services.
For most residents, the main Newark office at 675 Price Road is the starting point. If you live toward Pataskala, Johnstown or Buckeye Lake, some services are also available closer to home through branch, satellite or mobile clinics.
What does Licking County Health Department in Newark handle?
Licking County Health Department is the governmental public-health agency serving the Licking County Combined General Health District. For residents, its most-used services include vaccines and TB testing, WIC, vital records, sewage and well programs, food-safety inspections, environmental health, health education and community-health programs.
General health-department services, clinic appointments, birth/death certificates, WIC, environmental-health questions, permits and public-health referrals.
The Pataskala branch provides Environmental Health services and permits, Vital Records and clinic services, including scheduled immunization clinics.
LCHD handles public health. Emergency treatment, surgery, hospital patient charts and routine primary-care treatment belong to healthcare providers, hospitals or urgent-care clinics.
Licking County Health Department Newark phone, address and hours
| Item | Current official detail | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main office | 675 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055 | Newark-area public health services and general routing. |
| Main phone | 740-349-6535 | Appointments, questions, complaints and service routing. |
| Fax | 740-349-6510 | Use only when a specific department asks you to fax documents. |
| General hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Building hours; clinics and program counters can have different schedules. |
| 24-hour emergency phone | 740-349-6535 | Official LCHD after-hours public-health contact. Use 911 for immediate life threats. |
| Pataskala | 621 W. Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062 · 740-755-4520 | Western Licking County branch services. |
Services available through Licking County public health
- Childhood immunizations
- Adult immunizations
- TB testing and control
- Mobile health clinic
- WIC nutrition services
- Breastfeeding support
- Safe-sleep programming
- Child injury prevention
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Paternity affidavits
- Burial permits
- Household sewage
- Private water/well programs
- Swimming pools
- Campgrounds and inspections
- Restaurant inspections
- Retail food inspections
- Mobile and temporary food
- Food-safety enforcement
- Overdose prevention
- Traffic safety
- Fall prevention
- Community navigation
Vaccines, TB testing and clinic appointments
LCHD provides childhood and adult immunizations at its Newark clinic and scheduled satellite locations. Routine vaccine clinics are by appointment, so calling 740-349-6535 before you leave home is the safest move.
Current clinic information lists Tuesday appointments from 9:30-11:45 a.m., 1:30-3:45 p.m. and 4:30-6:45 p.m., with Thursday appointments from 9:30-11:45 a.m. and 1:30-3:45 p.m.
LCHD accepts Medicaid and many private insurance plans. Uninsured or under-insured children may qualify for Vaccines for Children, and the department says no child will be turned away solely for inability to pay.
LCHD is Licking County’s designated TB control agency and performs testing for employment, school admission and disease investigations.
Tell staff the patient’s age and the vaccine, school requirement or TB service you need.
Take prior vaccine records, school paperwork and insurance information when available.
Make sure your appointment is at Price Road, Pataskala, Johnstown or another scheduled mobile location.
Keep the new immunization documentation for school, work and future healthcare visits.
Licking County WIC eligibility, phone and clinic locations
WIC serves eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants through their first birthday and children through age five. The current LCHD page says applicants must be Ohio residents, meet income guidelines and be determined to have a medical or nutritional risk.
Call 740-349-6474 for eligibility questions, appointments and document requirements.
LCHD currently references income eligibility at 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Use the current Ohio WIC table for the household-size amount.
WIC services are available at 675 Price Road in Newark and satellite locations in Buckeye Lake, Johnstown and Pataskala.
Birth certificates, death certificates and older Licking County records
LCHD Vital Statistics handles certified birth and death certificates, paternity affidavits, burial permits and related vital-record services. A useful Ohio feature is that LCHD can issue birth certificates for people born anywhere in Ohio after 1909—not only births that occurred in Licking County.
You can request an eligible certified Ohio birth certificate through LCHD even if the person was born in another Ohio county.
The department maintains applicable local death records from 1909 to the present through Vital Statistics.
LCHD directs users seeking Licking County birth and death records from 1875-1908, and marriage certificates, to Licking County Probate Court.
Septic systems, sewage permits and repair assistance
Licking County Health Department regulates household and small-flow sewage treatment systems, lot splits, operation-and-maintenance inspections and semi-public systems. For homeowners in rural parts of the county, this is one of the most important departments to contact before building, replacing or repairing an onsite sewage system.
LCHD handles household sewage treatment system permitting, installation oversight and operation-and-maintenance requirements.
The department also inspects qualifying smaller non-residential sewage systems under its environmental-health responsibilities.
LCHD has used Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund money to help eligible homeowners repair or replace failing systems, with assistance based on household income and available funding.
Give staff the exact property location and explain whether this is new construction, a repair, replacement or lot split.
Site conditions, soil information, system design and property use determine the next steps.
Ask LCHD what installer, designer, service-provider or other registration requirements apply.
The current homeowner material says inspection should be scheduled in advance and the system must remain uncovered for required inspection.
Save installation, inspection and maintenance documents because future buyers, contractors or regulators may need them.
Restaurant inspections, temporary food and food-safety services
LCHD inspects food service operations and retail food establishments across Licking County. That includes restaurants, school cafeterias, supermarkets, convenience stores, carryout operations, food trucks, festival vendors, temporary stands and certain vending operations.
Routine inspections check compliance with the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code and applicable state food-service rules.
Food trucks, concession trailers and temporary food facilities are also subject to local public-health licensing and inspection rules.
Residents can contact LCHD at 740-349-6535 to ask a question or file a complaint about a food establishment or other health concern.
Western Licking County: Pataskala branch services
Residents on the western side of the county do not always need to drive into Newark. LCHD’s Pataskala branch is in the City of Pataskala Administrative Building at 621 W. Broad Street.
| Pataskala item | Current detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 W. Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062 |
| Phone | 740-755-4520 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Lunch closure | 12:00-1:00 p.m. |
| Payments | Credit only; no cash. |
| Services | Environmental Health services and permits, Vital Records and clinic services. |
| Vaccines | Immunization clinics on the first and third Wednesday; call to schedule. |
What to bring for common Licking County Health Department visits
Official Licking County Health Department links
Licking County Health Department Newark OH FAQs
What is the Licking County Health Department phone number?
The main Licking County Health Department phone number is 740-349-6535. The same number is listed by the department as its 24-hour emergency public-health contact.
Where is Licking County Health Department in Newark?
The main office is at 675 Price Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
What are Licking County Health Department hours?
The Newark office lists Monday through Friday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Specific clinics and program counters may have narrower appointment schedules.
Does Licking County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. LCHD provides childhood and adult immunizations. Routine immunization clinics are by appointment, with current Newark appointment blocks on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus scheduled satellite clinics.
Does Licking County Health Department do TB testing?
Yes. LCHD is the designated TB Control Agency for Licking County and performs TB testing for needs such as school admission, employment and disease investigations.
What is the Licking County WIC phone number?
The local WIC number listed by LCHD is 740-349-6474. WIC services are offered in Newark and at satellite locations including Buckeye Lake, Johnstown and Pataskala.
Can I get an Ohio birth certificate in Newark?
Yes. LCHD states that it can issue birth certificates for individuals born anywhere in Ohio after 1909, not only people born in Licking County.
Who handles septic permits in Licking County Ohio?
Licking County Health Department’s Sewage Treatment Program handles household and small-flow sewage systems, inspections, operation-and-maintenance requirements and related environmental-health work.
Does Licking County Health Department inspect restaurants?
Yes. Its Food Safety Program inspects food service operations and retail food establishments throughout Licking County, including restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, food trucks and temporary vendors.
Does Licking County Health Department have a Pataskala office?
Yes. The Pataskala branch is at 621 W. Broad Street, Pataskala, OH 43062. It provides Environmental Health services and permits, Vital Records and clinic services, and its phone number is 740-755-4520.