Saline County Health Department phone, clinic services, WIC, vaccines and local help
If you live in Salina or elsewhere in Saline County, this is the county public-health office for clinic services, immunizations, family planning, STI care, tuberculosis services, WIC, maternal and child health, home health, child-care licensing, disease response and health education.
The fastest route depends on what you need. Clinic appointments use a different number from WIC, Home Health and Environmental Health, and Kansas birth and death certificates are handled through the state Office of Vital Statistics rather than the clinic front desk.
What does the Saline County Health Department in Kansas do?
The Saline County Health Department in Salina provides local public-health and clinical services across several divisions. Its official service list includes Clinic Services, WIC, Maternal and Child Health, Home Health, Child Care Licensing, HIV Case Management, Health Education and Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
Immunizations, STI testing and treatment, family planning, TB testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, basic nursing services and communicable-disease work.
WIC nutrition support, breastfeeding help, prenatal education, postpartum home visits, maternal mental-health screening and infant developmental screening.
Home Health, child-care licensing support, public-health preparedness, health education, disease investigation and language assistance.
Saline County Health Department phone numbers, address and hours
Calling the main line works for general routing, but it is usually faster to use the division number when you already know the service you need.
| Service | Phone / location | Use it for | Before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 785-826-6600 125 W. Elm St., Salina |
General department routing, administration and program questions. | Know which service you need and your best callback number. |
| Clinic Services | 785-826-6602 | Immunizations, family planning, STI care, TB, nursing services and appointment scheduling. | Insurance if applicable, date of birth, address and phone number. |
| WIC | 785-826-6603 | WIC eligibility, appointments, nutrition benefits and breastfeeding support. | Identity, residency and recent household-income documentation. |
| Home Health | 785-826-6606 | Skilled nursing, therapy, home health aide, homemaker and social-work service questions. | Patient need, provider information and insurance details if available. |
| Child Care Licensing | 785-833-7318 | Licensed child-care questions, concerns and orientation routing. | Facility name/address or your plan for opening a child-care home. |
| Environmental Health | 785-309-5813 229 N. 9th St., Salina |
Septic, wells, water testing and real-estate transaction inspections. | Property address and the exact inspection, permit or test needed. |
Appointments, family planning, STI testing and basic nursing services
The Saline County clinic is appointment-driven for most services. The official clinic page says the department offers family planning, STI testing and treatment, communicable-disease services, lead education, TB services and immunizations, including foreign-travel immunizations.
Services include birth-control education and options, annual physical exams, cervical cancer screening, clinical breast exams, STI testing and pregnancy testing.
The county lists reduced-cost testing and treatment for infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, with additional testing depending on the infection and clinical situation.
The department lists blood-pressure checks, weight checks, lice checks and pregnancy testing. Some services have a charge.
Immunizations, school shots, travel vaccines and TB testing
The immunization program serves all ages, but routine immunization visits are not walk-in. Call 785-826-6602 to schedule an appointment and have the patient’s date of birth, address, phone number and current insurance information ready if insurance applies.
Vaccines are provided for children, teens and adults. The clinic also lists foreign-travel immunizations. Ask which vaccine is available, whether insurance is accepted and what cost applies before arrival.
The county says a parent or legal guardian must accompany a minor for immunizations or TB testing.
Walk-in TB skin testing is listed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The clinic does not perform TB skin testing on Thursday.
IGRA blood testing for TB is available by appointment only. Call the clinic before going in.
Saline County WIC eligibility, documents and appointment preparation
WIC is a nutrition program for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five. In Saline County, call 785-826-6603 to discuss eligibility, schedule an appointment or ask about Spanish-language assistance.
Visit the official Saline County WIC page before your appointment because document and eligibility rules can change.
Prenatal education, postpartum visits, breastfeeding and infant support
Saline County Maternal and Child Health serves prenatal and postpartum families through in-person, phone or Zoom support. Services are provided by a registered nurse or licensed social worker, with Spanish interpretation available.
Prenatal education classes, blood-pressure checks, breastfeeding preparation and connections to community resources are available.
The program lists postpartum home visits for mother and infant, lactation education and troubleshooting, and maternal mental-health screening.
Infant developmental screening and referrals to specialized community resources are part of the program.
For current enrollment information, use the official Maternal and Child Health page or call the main Health Department and ask for MCH.
Saline County Home Health nursing, therapy and in-home support
The Saline County Health Department operates a Medicare-certified and Kansas-licensed Home Health agency. The county says it has served residents since 1966 and provides professional home-health care for people of all ages.
Registered and licensed nursing services for people who qualify for home-health care.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are among the services listed.
Home Health aide, homemaker and medical social-work services may also be part of a plan of care.
Child-care licensing orientation and complaint routing
Kansas child-care licensing authority sits with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, while Saline County Health Department staff handle local licensing work and support. If you are planning to open a home child-care program, the county says the first step is to attend a Child Care Orientation class.
Orientation classes are generally offered twice a month. Contact the county licensing team before making facility or business assumptions based on an old checklist.
For a concern involving a licensed or unlicensed child-care facility, the county lists extensions 7318 and 7296. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Suspected child abuse or neglect routes to the Kansas Protection Report Center at 800-922-5330.
Open Saline County Child Care Licensing for current orientation, regulations and complaint information.
Septic systems, private wells and water testing use a separate Saline County office
Do not drive to the Elm Street Health Department for a septic permit or well question without checking first. Saline County Environmental Health is listed separately at 229 N. 9th Street, Salina, KS 67401, phone 785-309-5813, with Monday-Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Environmental Health handles septic information, permitting guidance and inspection-related services. The county says a new permit is required when a septic system is changed, such as adding lateral lines or installing a new tank.
The office provides private-well information and some water testing for a fee, along with guidance on certified laboratories and well maintenance.
When a property has a septic system or well, a real-estate transaction inspection helps evaluate system condition for buyers and sellers.
Have the street address and, when available, parcel information ready so staff can identify the correct property.
Say whether you are buying, selling, replacing a tank, adding lateral lines, building, testing a well or requesting an inspection.
Do not start regulated work based only on a contractor estimate. Verify county requirements first.
Save permits, inspection results and water-test documentation for future property transactions and maintenance.
Birth certificates, death certificates and health records use different systems
The Health Department is not the right counter for every record request. Kansas vital records are maintained through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics.
| Record needed | Correct route | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | KDHE Office of Vital Statistics | Kansas certified birth records are state vital records. Current state fee information should be checked before ordering. |
| Death certificate | KDHE Office of Vital Statistics | Kansas certified death certificates are also handled through the state vital-record system. |
| Clinic or vaccine record | Saline County clinic / Kansas immunization systems | Call 785-826-6602 if the record relates to services provided by the Saline County clinic. |
| Public county record | Kansas Open Records / appropriate county custodian | Public-record requests are different from confidential medical and vital records. |
How to get the right Saline County public-health help
Decide whether you need clinic care, vaccines, TB testing, WIC, maternal-child support, Home Health, child-care licensing, septic help or a vital record.
Call 785-826-6602 for most clinic appointments, 785-826-6603 for WIC, 785-826-6606 for Home Health or 785-309-5813 for Environmental Health.
Insurance, income documents, vaccine records, property information and identification requirements vary by program.
Ask whether the service is appointment-only, whether the correct office is Elm Street or North 9th Street, and whether a parent or guardian must attend.
Submit payments, applications, permit requests or confidential records only through Saline County, KDHE or another official route identified by the responsible agency.
What to prepare before calling or visiting
Official Saline County and Kansas health links
Saline County Health Department FAQs
Which Saline County Health Department does this guide cover?
This guide covers Saline County Health Department in Salina, Kansas. Its main office is at 125 W. Elm Street and its main phone number is 785-826-6600. It is not the Saline County Health Department in Marshall, Missouri.
What is the Saline County Health Department phone number?
The main Saline County Kansas Health Department number is 785-826-6600. For clinic appointments, immunizations, TB or family planning, call 785-826-6602. WIC uses 785-826-6603 and Home Health uses 785-826-6606.
Where is the Saline County Health Department in Kansas?
The main Health Department is at 125 W. Elm Street, Salina, KS 67401. Environmental Health is at a separate location, 229 N. 9th Street, Salina.
What are the Saline County Health Department hours?
The main office lists Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is closed weekends and holidays. Confirm program-specific appointment hours before visiting.
Does Saline County Health Department take walk-ins for vaccines?
No. The county immunization page says to call 785-826-6602 for an appointment and states that walk-ins are not available for routine immunizations.
Can I walk in for a TB test?
The county lists walk-in TB skin testing from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with no TB skin testing on Thursday. IGRA blood tests require an appointment.
What should I bring to a Saline County WIC appointment?
Prepare proof of identity, proof of residency and recent household-income information. The official WIC page provides examples of acceptable documents and recommends calling 785-826-6603 for current requirements.
Does the Saline County Health Department provide Home Health services?
Yes. Saline County operates a Medicare-certified and Kansas-licensed Home Health agency offering skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, home health aide/homemaker services and medical social work. Call 785-826-6606 for eligibility and coverage questions.
Who handles septic permits in Saline County Kansas?
Saline County Environmental Health handles septic-system guidance, permitting and related inspections. The office is at 229 N. 9th Street in Salina and the main number is 785-309-5813.
Can I get a birth or death certificate at the Saline County Health Department?
Kansas directs certified birth and death certificate requests through the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics. Use the official KDHE vital-record pages for eligibility, current fees, ordering methods and processing information.