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Beat the back-to-school rush– schedule your child’s immunizations today. To book an appointment or for more information about the immunizations, please call the Clinton County Health Department at (606) 387-5711. Medicaid is accepted. Immunization records must be brought to the appointment. A legal guardian must be present.
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WIC is a supplemental food program that provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, education, nutritious foods and referrals to healthcare services. WIC improves the health of pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5.
The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children.
LCDHD offers Breastfeeding Support services, including access to our breastfeeding coordinator and peer counselors. Learn more about the services we offer expectant mothers and join us in the effort to promote successful breastfeeding.
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Read MoreWe are proudly committed to the mission and vision statements of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department:
Mission Statement:
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will prevent illness and injury, promote good health practices and assure a safe environment.
Vision Statement:
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will be a leader in preventive health care, health education, and environmental monitoring in collaboration with the public and private sectors. We will show compassion and respect as we strive to improve the health of our communities.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
The first health department in Clinton County was located in the back of the Jenkins and Darwins Department Store. This was in the early 1960’s and was located on the square across from the county courthouse. In prior years, Ruby Barr, a retired army nurse traveled from Wayne County to do vaccines and other health needs for the community.
On June 18, 1971 William P. McElwain M.D. Commissioner of Health sent out a memorandum. We are pleased to announce the establishment of the first District Health Department in the State of Kentucky namely, the Lake Cumberland District Health department. The creation of this new legal entity will join Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Pulaski and Wayne counties into a District on July 1, 1971. At that time the health department moved into the Dr. Hay Building located on Jefferson Street.
Clinton County remained in the District Health Department until July 7, 1974 at which time the local board voted to leave the district. On August 23, 1978 the board of health met in a called meeting to discuss a new health department building, with a purposed cost of 96,000. A letter of intent was read and approved. The Clinton County Health Board struggled and was unable to raise funds for a new health department. Clinton remained independent until April 3, 1981 when once again the local board voted to enter the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. At that time the health department remained in the Jefferson Street location.
On June 9, 1986 a new health department building was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Cummings and seconded by Dr. Powell to proceed with new health department building and the motion carried. In the fall of 1987 land was purchased and work began in spring of 1988 on the current health department building located on Foothills Avenue. In the spring of 1989 the new building was completed and the staff made the move to the new location.
In March of 2006 the board discussed the need for renovation and expansion of the current building. In November 2006 the health department received a 200,000 line item grant. Judge Donnie McWhorter was instrumental in getting the money for the expansion. The money came through the fiscal court and was overseen by the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Board. The renovation and expansion began in 2007 and in the spring 2008 the project was complete.
The current Chair of the Clinton County Board of Health Dr. William C. Powell has served on the board faithfully since 1974.
Address:
131 Foothills Ave, Albany, KY 42602
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Phone:
(606) 387-5711
