The Offices of St. Clair County

The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May. Be prepared this flu season. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

The Health Department now offers flu vaccinations by appointment. For more information contact our Preventive Health & Immunizations Division at (810) 987-5729. The Teen Health Center also offers flu shots by appointment for those 10-21 years of age. Call (810) 987-1311 for more information.

Charge for the injectable vaccine is $25 but may be less depending upon income. The charge for flu mist is $20. Most insurances are accepted.

Vaccine requirements for school attendance changed in the 2010-11 school year. These changes primarily impact students going into kindergarten, 6th grade, or those changing school districts.

For more information contact the Immunization division at 810.987.5729
or the Teen Health Center at 810.987.1311

The St. Clair County Health Department offers Community Bloodborne Pathogen training on a bi-monthly basis. This training is for any employee who needs basic information on how to protect themselves from unexpected exposure to blood or body fluids. The cost is $20 per person; $60 maximum/agency. A training affidavit will be provided upon course completion. For more information contact Sue Amato, Director of Health Education & Planning at 810-987-5300 ext. 1510 or samato@hd.stclaircounty.org. Call or email for date of the next class.

Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Would you like to get together with other moms to share information? MomConnect is for you. Join other moms for the free opportunity to gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources that will benefit you and your child. Supervised activities for small children will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. There is no fee to join. Group meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from 5pm-6pm at the Health Department. For more information call (810) 455-4397 or email Tracey McMahon, Registered Nurse at tmcmahon@stclaircounty.org or Carol Bublitz, Certified Lactation Educator at cbublitz@stclaircounty.org. This support group is sponsored by the St. Clair County Health Department Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP), St. Clair County Health Department WIC program, St. Clair County MSU Extension Office and St. Clair County Early On.

If you know a pregnant or new mom in need of local breastfeeding support and resources check out http://www.everyouncecounts.org/

The St. Clair County Health Department has been awarded Accreditation status by the Michigan Department of Community Health based on the 2011 recommendation of the MI Local Public Health Accreditation Commission. This designation is awarded to local health departments that fully meet all essential accreditation requirements.

A local mom's personal story of her baby's death from Pertussis and a testimonial of a woman who suffered a serious bout of H1N1: Watch Video

In an effort to provide increased access to Health Department services for county residents the main office, including WIC and the Teen Health Center, is open from 10:00 am until 6:30 pm every Monday. Normal business hours will resume from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday. All WIC services are available by appointment only. Environmental Health services are available additionally on Mondays from 8:00am – 10:00 am.

Health Department

Annual Report

Vision

St Clair county will be a healthy community that is self reliant and prepared for the future, allowing it to achieve the highest potential and wellbeing of its’ residents.

Mission

St Clair County Health Department will be the trusted local expert in population and preventive health practices; encouraging effective community partnerships, eliminating barriers to health resources, protecting the community from health threats, and encouraging stewardship of the environment.

About Us

In October, 1942, the St. Clair County Board of Supervisors established the City and County Coordinated Health Department. Since that beginning, the present day St. Clair County Health Department has evolved with the mission reflected in Michigan’s Public Health Code to continually and diligently endeavor to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote the public health through organized programs, including:

prevention and control of environmental health hazards
prevention and control of diseases
prevention and control of health problems of particularly vulnerable population groups
development of health care facilities and health delivery systems
regulation of health care facilities and health services delivery systems to the extent provided by law.

To this end, St. Clair County Health Department will assure the accessibility of appropriate, and quality personal, public, and environmental health services to St. Clair County residents and their families.

Local authority and control is provided to the Health Department by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. The Board has appointed a six member Board of Health who meet monthly and serve in an advisory capacity and as a review board for department activities and policies. The board members are:

Barbara Britz, Secretary (Member since 5/05)
Term Expires: 12/31/12

John Jones, Vice Chair (Member since 6/10)
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Scott McPhilimy, D.O. (Member since 4/10)
Term Expires: 12/31/12

Marie J. Muller, Chair (Member since 2/98)
Term Expires: 12/31/11

Jon B. Parsons (Member since 1/11)
Term Expires: 12/31/12

BOC Member
Terry London, Commissioner (Member since 1/11)

Documents/Forms:
Health Department Organizational Chart

St. Clair County Health Department will provide service without discrimination to anyone in St. Clair County seeking its services. No one will be denied service because of inability to pay.

Our Locations

The Health Department provides services to county residents at the following two locations:

Main Office 3415-28th Street Port Huron	Monday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Administration, Personal Health Services, Environmental Health Services, WIC Program Health Education, Laboratory

Teen Health Center 2215 Court Street Port Huron (Mailing Address: 3415 28th Street Port Huron, MI 48060)	Monday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Personal Health and counseling services for adolescents, 10-21 years of age

Department offices are operational on Mondays from 10 am -6:30 pm and 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Call our main office @ (810) 987-5300 for appointments. For WIC appointments, call (810) 987-8222. For Teen Health Center appointments, call (810) 987-1311.

Programs and Services

Environmental Health

Bathing Beach Water Testing
Campground Inspections
Emergency Preparedness Plan (health/medical sections)
Environmental Complaints
Family Independence Agency Inspections
Food Service Sanitation
Illicit Drain Elimination Program
Lead Assessment
Mobile Home Park Inspections
On-site Sewage Disposal
Public Drinking Water Systems
Public Swimming Pool Inspections
Private Ground Water Supplies
Radon Consultations
Storm Water Management Program

Health Education

Community Health Assessment
Consultation Services to Schools, Groups and Community
Educational Programs and Presentations
Resources
Most services offered at no charge

Laboratory

Lab services are provided through a referral from Sr. Clair County Health Departments programs.

Biologic Inventory and Distribution
Pregnancy Testing
Selected Blood Chemistries and Hematology
STD Diagnosis
Throat Cultures
Water Analysis

Local Health Department Administrative Services

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Financial Reporting
Management Information Systems
Program Planning, Budgeting, Administration, and Evaluation
Purchasing

Nursing

Adult Travel Immunizations
Childhood Immunizations
Children’s Special Health Care Services
Clinic Services (STD, HIV Testing, Pregnancy Testing)
Communicable Disease Control/Prevention
Community Health Nursing
County Discount Prescription Drug Program
Family Planning Services
Hearing Screening
HIV Case Management Services
Lead Testing
Maternal & Infant Health Program
Outreach, MIChild and Healthy Kids
Teen Health Center (Adolescent Health)
Vision Screening

WIC

Food Coupons
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition Counseling/Education

Community Health Assessment/Planning

The St. Clair County Health Department actively participates in a community-wide health assessment and improvement process. Led by the Community Services Coordinating Body, this collaborative effort to carry out the county’s action plan involves a wide range of community groups, human service organizations and county residents.

Ongoing health assessment activities include conducting a behavioral risk factor survey, publication of a community health report card, and associated health improvement efforts through a network of community coordinated linkages. In addition, Health Department staff are involved in an extensive list of community coalitions. Examples of these include the Child Fatality Review Committee, Health Community Coalition, the Environmental Education Committee, and the Helmet Safety Committee. Regional collaborative activities include representation on the Bi-National Public Health Advisory Committee, the Regional Community Planning Group for HIV Prevention, and the Thumb Area MSS/ISS Coordinators Committee.