health department procedures

The Switzerland County Health Department is open to the public. Some procedures have changed:

1. If needing vaccines, blood pressure, allergy shots for those who have vials in our office or anything concerning the nurse, please call to schedule an appointment before you come. Have your insurance card or Medicaid card with you when you call and you will be pre-registered over the phone. Be sure to bring it to the office with you also.
2. Face masks must be put on before entering the office and at all times while in the office. This includes children over the age of 2.
3. When possible, only one child with a parent. If this is not possible and you need to bring more than one child in at the same time, they must be with you at all times.
4. The nurse may take your temperature upon arrival.
5. If you are needing to speak with the Food Inspector, Sanitarian or need birth or death certificates we would appreciate a call ahead.
6. Do not enter the building if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, body aches diarrhea or loss of taste or smell.
7. Please protect yourself and your family by wearing a facial covering when in public, practice social distancing, and continue to wash hands regularly.