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In case of
emergency, dial 911.
This page is designed to help you
understand the services offered by the Sarasota County Health Department
and to find the service that's right for you.
Need help? If you need help
or can't find the service you're looking for, please
contact us. If you need a service not
offered by the Health Department, dial 211.
Eligibility: Some of our services have eligibility
requirements you must meet in order to receive the service.
Learn more about our eligibility requirements.
Services A to Z
If you already know the service you're
looking for, you can use our Services A to Z
page, which lists all services alphabetically.
Clinics
The Health Department's various
clinics provide health care services for the diverse residents of our county.
Each clinic is geared toward a specific group of people. Clinics
include:
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Adult Health (for men and women aged 18-54)
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Women's Health (for women, pregnant
women, and mothers)
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Children's Health (health care and immunizations (also called
vaccinations or shots) for children under 18)
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Teen Health
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Dental Care
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Family Planning
> Learn more about
Clinics
SCHD Clinics are not for all people. Seniors (those 55 and over) should contact the
Senior
Friendship Center for health care services.
Health & Human Services
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Be Smart Program (Mammograms)
This program, administered at SCHD's
South County Family
Health Center for women age 40-49, provides an annual mammogram
screening, breast health education, and follow-up care for those who
qualify.
> More
info on the Be Smart Program...
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Education & Counseling services
Education & Counseling services are
available for the public and for health care professionals and service
providers. A variety of classes is available at SCHD, most of
which are free.
> More info on
Education & Counseling services...
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Healthy Start
Healthy Start is a screening and education
program for pregnant women and new mothers. Classes are free and
cover parenting, childbirth, breastfeeding, and much more.
> More info on
Healthy Start...
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HIV/AIDS services
Free, confidential HIV tests and
counseling for follow-up treatment are available.
> More info on HIV/AIDS
services...
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Screenings / Tests
Confidential cancer screenings, prenatal/newborn
screenings, pelvic exams & PAP smears, pregnancy tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
tests, HIV tests, and more are available.
> More info on
Screenings/Tests...
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Uninsured Health Care
The
South County Community Clinic
is dedicated to providing specialty care health services to uninsured,
low-income residents of South Sarasota County to positively impact their
health and quality of life. The clinic is staffed by local volunteer
physicians, nurses, medical staff, and clerical support staff. This
program serves South Sarasota County residents aged 19-64 who have a
family income below 150% of the federal poverty level.
> For information,
call (941) 861-3380.
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Veterans' Services
Various services are available for
veterans.
> More info on Veterans' Services...
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Additional Human Services
Environmental Health Services
Environmental Health Services covers a
variety of areas, including biomedical waste & needle disposal,
inspections & licensing of public places & resources, response to
reports of nuisances & public health problems, septic systems & wells,
and public water systems.
> More info on
Environmental Health services...
Other Services
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Health Promotion
The office of Health Promotion & Planning works to
increase knowledge and awareness of health concerns in the community,
thereby improving public health.
> More info
on Health Promotion...
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Mosquito Management
SCHD's Environmental Services works to
manage mosquitoes in Sarasota County using various methods.
> More info on
Mosquito Management...
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School Health
SCHD provides school nurses to public
schools to screen students for health problems and to promote health
education.
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More info on School Health
services...
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Vital Records (Birth & Death Certificates)
SCHD provides vital records, such as birth
and death certificates. To obtain a certified copy of a birth or
death certificate, you must complete a short order form and show a valid
ID (like a Driver's License). The cost for birth certificates is $15 for the first
certificate and $5 for each additional certificate purchased at the same
time. The cost for death certificates is $9 for each certificate.
Office of Vital Records, Sarasota
2200 Ringling Blvd, Room 139
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(941) 861-2810
Office of Vital Records, Venice
7810 Tamiami Trail S, Unit A-5
Hours: Tues & Thurs, 8 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
(941) 861-3528
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