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The Franklin County Department Of Health

Franklin Co. Department Of Health

15 South Oak Street

Union MO 63084

(636) 583-7300

Fax (636) 583-7305

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

E Mail- fchealth@yhti.net   

Conn B. Roden Administrator/Director

Application for Missouri Vital Record

Mission Statement:

Services Provided at the Health Department

The Franklin County Department of Health registers all Births and Deaths that occur in the County. Certified copies of Birth and Death Certificates may be obtained upon request at the Health Department office for anyone born in the State Of Missouri.

Fees: Birth records  $15.00 for each copy

           Death records $13.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy

Nutrition Services are provided for eligible clients that include women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum, infants and children under the age of five. All participants must meet eligibility guidelines. The clinic is held in Union, Missouri at the Franklin County Department of Health. WIC is a nutrition education, health promotion and supplemental food program to assist women, infants and children who have nutrition needs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 1-800-738-9942

Immunizations

Immunizations are offered for children and adults. We have immunizations available in the Union office by appointment only. Immunizations for children require an immunization record and a consent form signed by the parents or legal guardian to comply with State Department of Health Guidelines. Please call our office at (636) 583-7300 for more details.

School Health Consultations

TB Testing/Consultations *

Childhood Immunizations *

HIV Testing *

Adult Immunizations *

Flu Shots *

Blood Pressure Checks

Pregnancy Testing for issuance of Temporary Medicaid

Certified Copies of Birth & Death Certificates *

Child Care/Nurse Consultations

Communicable Disease Surveillance

* Services require Fee

All Medical testing and immunizations by appointment only

The environmental health section provides systematic inspection of all food handling establishments in the county including:

Bakeries                                         Ice Cream Shops             

Convenience Store                        Meat Markets            

Catering Businesses                     Restaurants

Day-Care Centers                         Senior Citizens Centers

Grocery Stores                               School Cafeterias

Head Starts                                     Taverns

Home Day Care Centers

     and any other establishments that prepares or serves food. These inspections ensure compliance with sanitation standards and sanitary practices. They also ensure compliance with the Franklin County Food Service and Retail Food Services Sanitation Ordinance, which requires each food-handling establishment to be permitted annually by the Franklin County Health Department. The inspections are crucial to the prevention of food-borne disease outbreaks. Environmental Public Health Specialist (EPHS) review plans for new food service establishment construction and conducts compliance inspections. EPHS inspect daycares for licensure, checking all food service sanitation facilities for appropriateness and safety. They also collect suspect food, water, and milk samples for laboratory test on possible food product contamination and labeling. EPHS also respond to health related emergencies, conduct embargoes or recalls on damaged food products when circumstances merit such action.

The EPHS investigates onsite sewage disposal complaints and many other environmental complaints that are received. The EPHS answers environmental health questions and refers citizens to other governmental agencies when necessary.

Commercial lodging (hotel and motel) facilities are inspected annually for safety and cleanliness.

Non-community and private drinking water supplies are tested for bacterial contamination. An EPHS will inspect a private well for sanitation defects upon request from the owner. Water sample test kits are available from the Health Department for the purpose of testing for coliform and other excessive levels of bacteria in your private water supply.

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