Columbus Health Dept closes for repairs. Here’s what to know
The Columbus Health Department, located at 5601 Veterans Parkway, closed this week for building repairs.
Repairs are expected to wrap up Wednesday, Oct. 11. During the closing, services will be limited.
Services available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Public Health on Wheels will be located on the lower-level parking area and will be available for: Covid-19 vaccines (LIMITED SUPPLY), flu vaccines and STD “Fast Track” testing. This includes tests for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Trichomoniasis. There is a small fee for these tests.
- The WIC on Wheels mobile unit will also be located on the lower-level parking area. Existing clients and people interested in signing up will be assisted.
- Vital Records customers can visit the health department’s annex, located adjacent to the Department of Driver Services, 8397 Macon Road, Midland, for birth and death certificates (death certificates from 2010 – 2023 only). This location is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be open Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Covid-19 testing will continue as normal during this time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and also on the holiday, Monday, Oct. 9 .
- All Columbus and District locations will be closed on Monday for the holiday.
Services will return to normal on Thursday, Oct. 12. For more information, contact the health department call center at 833-337-1749.
This story was originally published October 6, 2023 at 1:13 PM.
Mona Moore
Sun Herald