Environmental Services

North Central District Health Department Environmental Services are a driving force in protecting the health and wellness of our communities. Services include septic systems, restaurant inspections, rabies control, emergency preparedness and more.

Environmental Services On-Site Septic Program

Clinical Services

The North Central District Health Department offers a variety of services through its health departments in Henry, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. Visit your local health department for healthcare services like well child visits, WIC services, immunization and more.

Clinical Services Immunizations

Updated Respiratory Illness Guidelines

CDC has issued updated guidance for respiratory virus prevention and control. This new guidance brings a unified and practical approach for addressing risks from common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The NCDHD will offer $50 incentive cards for those receiving the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine, either for the first time or an updated dose for those ages 65 and older. Incentive cards are available at the Henry, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble county health departments, while supplies last.

CDC Respiratory Illness FAQ Updated COVID Guidelines

Services

North Central District Health Department provides a number of services to residents of Henry, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble Counties.

Clinical Services

North Central District Health Department offers a variety of clinical services to the four counties that it serves. Our services include, but are not limited to communicable disease, well child care, nutritional services, immunizations, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI).

Food Services Inspections

Ensuring that restaurants and other venues within the district maintain clean food standards.

Community Outreach

Educating the Community & Reaching out to those in need.

WIC

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. More than half of the children born in the United States are eligible for WIC services.

HANDS

The Hands Program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents in the Commonwealth. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe, and secure home environments for the optimal growth and development of children.

Harm Reduction Services

The National Harm Reduction Coalition defines harm reduction as, a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.

District News

Find out what we're doing in the community!

North Central District respiratory season event

Respiratory season is underway, and state and national officials have said they expect to see increases in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases as we move into the fall and winter months.
To help the community combat this triple threat, the North Central District Health Department have all the updated vaccines available at the Henry, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble county health departments.
Flu shots are available at all NCDHD locations, including the high dose vaccine for those 65 and older.