Florida Department of Health Okeechobee County
Address
1728 Northwest 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5800
AKA:
FDOH Okeechobee County
Description:
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 27, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1728 Northwest 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Mailing
1728 NW 9th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Contacts
Bret Smith
http://www.facebook.com/FLDepartmentofHealth
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(863) 462-5800
AIDS/HIV Clinics Phone
(772) 462-3800
Birth Certificates Phone
(863) 462-5804
Death Certificates Phone
(863) 462-5804
Fax
(863) 462-5219
HIV Testing Phone
(863) 462-5767
Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Phone
(863) 462-5767
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening Phone
(863) 462-5767
Special Needs Shelter Phone
(863) 462-5792
Tuberculosis Control Phone
(863) 462-5767
Tuberculosis Screening Phone
(863) 462-5767
WIC Phone
(863) 462-5795
Services
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Description
Provides HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Okeechobee Residents.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The vital statistics office provides Birth Certificates. Birth Certificates are currently available from this location for most individuals born in Florida. For specific questions, please contact our Chief Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics at: (863) 462-5804 Accept credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) for records purchased at the health department or by mail. Please contact the vital statistics office for details.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Valid photo id required.
Eligibility
Births less than 125 years old are confidential and may only be issued to: Registrant (name on the record) if of legal age (18) Parent(s) listed on the Birth Record Legal guardian (must provide guardianship papers) Legal representative of one of the above persons (must provide documentation) By Court Order (must provide copy of court order) Upon receipt of registrant's death record, a birth certificate marked "Deceased" may be issued to the spouse, child, grandchild, or sibling, if of legal age. Please notate "Registrant Deceased" on the application and include a photocopy of the death certificate.
Fees
$17.00
Intake Procedure
Computer certifications of persons born in the state of Florida from 1917 to present are available
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides family planning services.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday / 8 am-12 pm; call for an appointment
Required Documents
Each client must provide income documentation and go through the eligibility process. For clients established elsewhere, a Record Release must be signed by client and reviewed by Provider before receiving care from Provider.
Eligibility
Florida's family planning and related preventive health services are available to both males and females, including teens, in all 67 counties through the local county health departments or contracted agencies. Family planning services are provided on a voluntary basis in a confidential manner. Culturally sensitive information and the value of planning your pregnancies are available in order to make an informed decision regarding the use of birth control.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Clinic services are walk-in and by appointments. Call 863-462-5800 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides HIV/AIDS testing.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday 8 am-12 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
If you are living with HIV and need help with housing, medication, or medical care, our patient care programs are here for you.
Fees
Call for information.
Intake Procedure
For an appointment or for more information please call 863-462-5800.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Description
Provides family planning services.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday / 8am-12 pm
Required Documents
Each client must provide income documentation and go through the eligibility process. For clients established elsewhere, a Record Release must be signed by client and reviewed by Provider before receiving care from Provider.
Eligibility
Please contact your local county health department to discuss what method is right for you. To find a clinic near you, go to: Family Planning Clinic Locator (https://opa-fpclinicdb.hhs.gov/).
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Clinic services are walk-in and by appointments. Call 863-462-5800 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Description
Epidemiology & Disease Control deals with the incidence, distribution and control of diseases in Palm Beach County by assessing trends to identify groups that may be at risk of acquiring or spreading a disease and making recommendations for intervention in order to preserve the community's health and safety. Investigates reportable diseases in Florida.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
If you experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The vital statistics office provides Death Certificates. Death certificates are available for Okeechobee County only. For specific questions, please contact our Chief Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics at: (863) 462-5804 Accept credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) for records purchased at the health department or by mail. Please contact the vital statistics office for details.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Valid photo ID is required when requesting cause of death.
Eligibility
WITHOUT CAUSE OF DEATH: Any person of legal age (18 or over) may apply for a certified copy of a death record without the cause of death. The first five digits of the decedent's social security number will be redacted. CAUSE OF DEATH INFORMATION: Death records less than 50 years old with the cause of death and full social security number are confidential and may only be issued to: Decedent's spouse or parent; Decedent's child, grandchild or sibling, if of legal age; Any person who provides a will, insurance policy or other document that demonstrates his or her interest in the estate; Any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of the above-named persons; By Court Order
Fees
Death certificates are available for purchase for $15.00.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Description
Provides immunizations, childhood and adult.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday / 8 am-12 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Please notate this change under immunizations The Florida Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines to children 0 through 18 years of age who meet program eligibility at no cost to the parent/guardian. Adults: Uninsured adult aged 19 years and older Underinsured adult aged 19 years and older (i.e., health insurance does not cover the cost of the vaccine to be administered)
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides family planning services.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday / 8 am-12 pm
Required Documents
Each client must provide income documentation and go through the eligibility process. For clients established elsewhere, a Record Release must be signed by client and reviewed by Provider before receiving care from Provider.
Eligibility
Floridaâs family planning and related preventive health services are available to both males and females, including teens, in all 67 counties through the local county health departments or contracted agencies. Family planning services are provided on a voluntary basis in a confidential manner. Culturally sensitive information and the value of planning your pregnancies are available in order to make an informed decision regarding the use of birth control.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Clinic services are walk-in and by appointments. Call 863-462-5800 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides pregnancy testing.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday 8 am-12 pm
Required Documents
Each client must provide income documentation and go through the eligibility process. For clients established elsewhere, a Record Release must be signed by client and reviewed by Provider before receiving care from Provider.
Eligibility
Residents who need a pregnancy test.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in to make an appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Description
Provides affordable healthcare and a variety of services to pediatric and adult residents of Okeechobee.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Okeechobee residents.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides sexually transmitted disease services.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Those who think they may have a STD.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in. Call (863) 462-5819 for appointments.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides sexually transmitted disease screening.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Those who think they may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in. Call (863) 462-5819 for appointments.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides sexually transmitted disease treatment services.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
There are many ways to get answers to your questions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). If you believe you have an STD and would like to be tested you can contact your regular healthcare provider, locate a clinic near you with our handy locator, or contact your local health office.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Special Needs Sheltering
Description
Provides services for sheltering and protecting persons at risk during times of natural disasters. Call 863-462-5819 for enrollment for special needs or transportation.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Contact agency.
Eligibility
Individuals who are dependent on electricity for oxygen therapy or other similar equipment. Those who have chronic illnesses, who need assistance and are medically stable. Individuals who are dependent on others for daily living activities.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Call 863-462-5819 for enrollment for special needs or transportation. Pre-registration required.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides teen family planning services.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
None required.
Eligibility
Family planning services are provided on a voluntary basis in a confidential manner. Culturally sensitive information and the value of planning your pregnancies are available in order to make an informed decision regarding the use of birth control.
Fees
Call for information.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in. Will be seen same day.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides tuberculosis control.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Okeechobee County Residents
Fees
Accepts Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in. Call (863) 462-5819 for appointments.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides tuberculosis screening.
Hours
Monday-Thursday / 8 am-5 pm; Friday 8 am-12 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
Persons suspected of latent Tuberculosis (TB) infection or disease may receive testing and treatment.
Fees
Accepts Medicaid.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in. Call (863) 462-5819 for appointments.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides WIC program.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Driver's License or Valid Identification (ID) Proof of Income (Last 4 paycheck stubs) Medicaid Card.
Eligibility
You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines OR you are income-eligible if you are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Food Assistance. However, you do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
Fees
Call for information.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or walk in.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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