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🏥 County Health Departments

County Health Departments — What They Offer Verified

Tennessee county health departments (run by TN Department of Health) provide immunizations, WIC, birth/death certificates, family planning, STI/HIV testing, well-child screenings, and environmental health permits. Most services are by appointment; fees may be sliding-scale.

Common services: • Immunizations (children & adults) • WIC nutrition program • Vital records (birth & death certificates) • Family planning & pregnancy testing • TB, HIV/STI testing & treatment • Dental & primary care (varies by county) • Septic/well permits & restaurant inspections (environmental health) For emergencies call 911. For urgent illness, use a hospital ER or urgent care (see Emergency section). County health departments are not 24-hour walk-in clinics.

TN Department of Health — Northeast Region Verified

Regional office overseeing local health departments in Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.

📞 423-979-2000 Website → 📍 219 Princeton Rd, Johnson City, TN 37659

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Rural Health Services Consortium (FQHC) Verified

Federally Qualified Health Center with 12 clinics in 8 northeast Tennessee counties. Sliding-scale primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental — separate from county health departments but a key option for uninsured newcomers.

Main campuses include Rogersville, Church Hill, Kingsport, Greeneville, Mountain City, and more. Call 423-272-5600 or visit rhsctn.com/locations for the clinic nearest you. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale.

Sullivan County Regional Health Department Verified

County health department for Kingsport, Bristol TN, Piney Flats, Bluff City, and all of Sullivan County. Immunizations, WIC, vital records, family planning, and environmental health.

📞 423-279-2777 Website → 📍 154 Blountville Bypass, Blountville, TN 37617

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm (call ahead for appointments)

Office locations: • Blountville — 154 Blountville Bypass (main) • Kingsport — 1041 E Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660 Services: immunizations, WIC, birth/death certificates, dental, family planning, STI/HIV, environmental health (restaurants, septic, wells).

Washington County Health Department Verified

County health department for Johnson City, Jonesborough, Gray, and Washington County. WIC, immunizations, vital records, primary care, and environmental health.

📞 423-975-2200 Website → 📍 219 Princeton Rd, Johnson City, TN 37659

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Hawkins County Health Department Verified

County health department for Rogersville, Church Hill, Surgoinsville, and Hawkins County. Two office locations; primary care available at the Church Hill office.

📞 423-272-7641 Website → 📍 201 Park Blvd, Rogersville, TN 37857

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Office locations: • Rogersville (main) — 201 Park Blvd — 423-272-7641 • Church Hill — 423-357-5341 (primary care for uninsured patients available here) Services: immunizations, WIC, vital records, dental, family planning, health education.

Carter County Health Department Verified

County health department for Elizabethton and Carter County. WIC, immunizations, dental, primary care (extended hours), and environmental health.

📞 423-543-2521 Website → 📍 403 E G St, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; extended WIC/family planning hours 3rd Thursday monthly

Greene County Health Department Verified

County health department for Greeneville and Greene County. WIC, immunizations, dental, vital records, and family planning.

📞 423-798-1749 Website → 📍 810 W Church St, Greeneville, TN 37745

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; extended STI/family planning hours 1st Thursday monthly

Environmental health (restaurants, pools, septic permits): 423-798-1749. Well/septic environmental permits through TDEC Johnson City field office: 423-854-5400.

Unicoi County Health Department Verified

County health department for Erwin and Unicoi County. WIC, immunizations, vital records, and family planning.

📞 423-735-5900 Website → 📍 101 Okolona Dr, Erwin, TN 37650

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Johnson County Health Department Verified

County health department for Mountain City and Johnson County. WIC, immunizations, vital records, and family planning.

📞 423-727-9731 Website → 📍 715 W Main St, Mountain City, TN 37683

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Hancock County Health Department Verified

County health department for Sneedville and Hancock County. WIC, immunizations, dental, primary care, and vital records. New facility behind Hancock County Hospital.

📞 423-733-2228 Website → 📍 222 Public Health Dr, Sneedville, TN 37869

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Nearest full Driver Services Center: Kingsport or Johnson City. Nearest hospital: Johnson City Medical Center or Greeneville Community Hospital.

Virginia — Mount Rogers Health District Verified

VDH district serving Washington, Smyth, Bland, Wythe, Carroll, Grayson counties and the cities of Bristol and Galax. Immunizations, WIC, vital records, and communicable disease services.

📞 276-781-7450 Website → 📍 201 Francis Marion Ln, Marion, VA 24354

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; call local office before visiting

Local offices in the Tri-Cities area: • Washington County — 15068 Lee Hwy, Suite 1000, Bristol, VA — 276-676-5604 • Bristol City — 341 Piedmont Ave, Bristol, VA — 276-642-7335 • Smyth County — 201 Francis Marion Ln, Marion, VA — 276-781-7460 Spanish helpline: 276-238-6105 (Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm)

Washington County, VA Health Department Verified

Local VDH office for Abingdon, Damascus, and Washington County, Virginia residents. WIC, immunizations, family planning, and vital records.

📞 276-676-5604 Website → 📍 15068 Lee Hwy, Suite 1000, Bristol, VA 24202

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; appointment recommended

Bristol, VA Health Department Verified

City of Bristol Virginia local health department — immunizations, WIC, vital records, and communicable disease control.

📞 276-642-7335 Website → 📍 341 Piedmont Ave, Bristol, VA 24201

Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; appointment recommended

Virginia — LENOWISCO Health District Verified

VDH district for Lee, Wise, and Scott counties and the City of Norton — southwest of the Tri-Cities along the KY/VA border.

Local offices: • Wise County & Norton — 134 Roberts St SW, Wise, VA — 276-328-8000 • Lee County — 134 Hill St, Jonesville, VA — 276-346-2011 • Scott County — 190 Beech St, Suite 102, Gate City, VA — 276-386-1312 All services by appointment. Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm.

Virginia — Cumberland Plateau Health District Verified

VDH district for Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties on the far southwest Virginia border.

Contact local offices before visiting — Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. See vdh.virginia.gov/cumberland-plateau/offices/ for current locations and phone numbers.

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