In 1995, the first week of April was declared National Public Health Week. Communities across the United States have observed Public Health Week as a time to draw the publics’ attention to the contributions of public health organizations and to focus on and recognize issues that are important to improving the health of people in our communities.
This year, National Public Health Week will be observed April 2-8.
In recognition of the upcoming Public Health Week, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department would like to remind the citizens of Brownwood and the surrounding area of resources available at the health department.
Low-cost immunizations are offered at a walk-in clinic every Wednesday to qualifying children and adults. Immunizations are also offered by appointment on other weekdays. The health department offers the following services to adults : blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, hematocrits, diabetes screening, B-12 shots (with MD prescription), TB testing (for adults and children), TB medications are provided for prevention and treatment of tuberculosis with MD prescription, and pregnancy testing. Confidential testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is also available, as is HIV screening.
The WIC program offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support and education, WIC foods, and referrals. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and children younger than five years of age are eligible for services if they meet income guidelines. The WIC office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am until 6:30pm.
The environmental sanitation department handles food establishment inspections and permits, foster home and day care inspections, and general nuisances in Brownwood and Brown County.
The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department invites you to take advantage of any of the programs at the health department. The health department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 11:30, and from 1:00 until 4:30.
