Jefferson County Department of Health Clinics

Dear JCDH Adult Health patients,

Thank you for allowing the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) to be your primary care provider. It has been our honor to provide primary care services to adults for over 30 years. Changes in the healthcare market accompanied by the challenges of COVID-19 have caused us to reevaluate the services we offer. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to close our Adult Health clinics. We will be available to provide medical services to you until September 15, 2020.

We are fortunate to have many partners in the community who are willing to provide high-quality care to our patients. If you need assistance with finding a new healthcare provider, call (205) 588-5234 or contact the Physician Referral Service of the Jefferson County Medical Society at (205) 933-8601. You may have your medical records transferred by signing a release of information form at JCDH or with your new healthcare provider. The release of information form is available at JCDH facilities and can be downloaded below. If you need assistance obtaining your records or completing the form, you may call (205) 588-5234 and a JCDH representative will assist you.

This transition does not affect any other clinical service currently offered at JCDH. Family Planning, Pediatrics/Child Health, Sexual Health, Tuberculosis, Dental and Travel Services will continue to be offered.

We understand change can be difficult, but we are available to help you through this transition. JCDH remains committed to serving the needs of our community. We’ll still be here, focusing on new and innovative ways to serve Jefferson County residents. Thank you for the trust you place in us.

General dental care is provided for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. The Jefferson County Department of Health has dental clinics in three locations throughout Jefferson County to improve the overall health of the county’s underserved individuals through increased access to oral health services. The JCDH Dental Clinics are currently accepting new patients under the age of 21. It is recommended that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday. To be eligible for treatment in the dental clinics, clients must be a resident of Jefferson County and provide the following:

• proof of identity
• proof of residency
• proof of household income, or proof of Medicaid or ALL Kids dental insurance

Dental care is often the forgotten part of a healthy lifestyle. Oral disease can affect a person’s speech, appearance, health, and quality of life. Regular dental care is not only important to maintain the health of your teeth, but also your entire body. Poor oral and dental health can result in serious infections of the mouth, teeth, and body. For information on healthy oral health habits, visit the American Dental Association’s consumer website mouthhealthy.org.

Birth control services including information on contraception counseling, methods, pregnancy testing, exams, and supplies are available at all centers. These services are provided regardless of income.

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Complete prenatal care is provided at all centers by the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Free training is available for anyone who wants to get basic instruction and information on the use of naloxone: a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. Overdose kits containing naloxone are available free of charge to residents of Jefferson County who have received training and who are at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or in a position to assist someone at risk of overdose.

Comprehensive eye care is provided by the UAB School of Optometry.

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Complete primary health care, including routine exams and sick visits, is provided for children from birth through 18 years of age at all health centers.

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Participants receive coaching and resources to help patients quit tobacco use including:

• Counseling on quitting
• Recommendations for medication options
• Individualized treatment plan for how you can quit

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program provides nutrition education and vouchers for nutritious foods to pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to five years old who meet the eligibility guidelines.

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(205) 558-2144

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These clinics are located in the Specialty Clinic in the lower level of the Guy M. Tate Building at 1400 Sixth Avenue, South, Birmingham, AL. The Adult Immunization Clinic offers Immunizations for all individuals ages 19 and older. These vaccines are done on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm.

At the International Travel Clinic we offer a one-on-one travel consultation to help you avoid health risks during international travel. This clinic does not accept walk-ins and an appointment is necessary.

The Travel Clinic offers a variety of services that provides clients traveling to international countries with the necessary vaccines and resources for a safe trip. These services include:

• A comprehensive review of clients immunizations and medical history
• Personalized vaccine recommendations based on clients trip itinerary
• Administration of required and recommended vaccines
• Provide prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis to clients traveling to areas where they are at risk
• Counseling on food, water, and insect protection based on the clients destination
• Current list of fees and vaccinations

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Testing, evaluation and treatment are provided to protect individuals, their sex partners and unborn children from the serious complications that may result from untreated syphilis, chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases. The Sexual Health Clinic specialty clinic is staffed with nurse practitioners. Additionally, infectious disease doctors from UAB have scheduled time in the clinic. These highly trained professionals care for individuals experiencing symptoms, have partners with an infection as well as those who desire a check-up specifically for their sexual health. Services are confidential and offered at minimal cost.

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm. Same day appointments can be made by calling (205) 930-1175 beginning at 7:00am. HIV testing is available Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:30pm.

The Jefferson County Department of Health Sexual Health Clinic clinic is located on the lower level of the Central Health Center at 1400 6th Avenue South in Birmingham. More information on STDs can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention useful links below or from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Herpes
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis
• Hepatitis C Testing/Treatment
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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The Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Program also provides Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services to decrease the chance of contracting HIV for adults age 18 and older to patients with and without insurance coverage.

• HIV may be prevented by taking Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
• PrEP involves taking one pill once a day to prevent HIV
• Studies have shown PrEP to be highly effective at preventing HIV (92-99%)
• Although PrEP is very effective at preventing HIV, it does not prevent other STDs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, or trichomoniasis.
• Consistent condom use will decrease your risk of STDs and HIV
• PrEP may be used by any HIV negative person who is at risk for HIV including heterosexual individuals (especially those who have an HIV positive partner), men who have sex with men, individuals who use injection drugs
• PrEP is available at the Jefferson County Department of Health for insured and uninsured individuals

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinic appointments can also be made by calling (205) 930-1175, but same day appointments are not always available for these clinics.

The Jefferson County Department of Health STD clinic is located on the lower level of the Central Health Center at 1400 6th Avenue South in Birmingham. More information on PrEP is available from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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The Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Program also provides Hepatitis C Virus services to decrease the chance of contracting Hepatitis C for adults age 18 and older to patients with and without insurance coverage.

• Hepatitis C is a liver infection that is usually silent, but over time can cause chronic liver damage (Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer)
• Persons at highest risk for Hepatitis C include Baby Boomers (born between 1945-1965), people who have received a tattoo or piercing in an unregulated facility (jail, home, hotel, etc.), people who have used injection drugs, people who have ever snorted drugs, people who received blood transfusions prior to 1992, and people who received an organ transplant prior to 1992.
• However, 50% of people with Hepatitis C have no identifiable risk factors
• The only way to know your status is to get tested
• If you have Chronic Hepatitis C, it can be cured!
• The Jefferson County Department of Health offers Hepatitis C testing and treatment to insured and uninsured individuals

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm. Hepatitis C Virus Clinic appointments can also be made by calling (205) 930-1175, but same day appointments are not always available for these clinics.

The Jefferson County Department of Health STD clinic is located on the lower level of the Central Health Center at 1400 6th Avenue South in Birmingham. More information on Hepatitis C Virus is available from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a 28-day course of medication given to person who have potentially been exposed to HIV. If taken within 72 hours of sexual activity, PEP may be able to decrease a person’s changes of acquiring HIV. Financial assistance can be obtained for those without insurance.

If your exposure occurred because of a needle stick at your place of work, please refer to your company’s human resources policies on needle stick injuries.

Appointments can be made by calling (205) 930-1175.

JCDH offers Rabies vaccinations for persons who may have been bitten by high-risk animals such as bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, etc. We are unable to perform wound care, and we do not stock rabies immunoglobulin, and if you have been bitten by an animal that may have rabies, immunoglobulin is a recommended part of the treatment in addition to the vaccine series.

• If you have been bitten by an animal, we do advise seeking medical attention AND immunoglobulin prior to calling into JCDH.
• Emergency Departments with Rabies Immunoglobulin Contact Information

Appointments can be made by calling (205) 930-1175.

The Tuberculosis Clinic is located in the Specialty Clinic in the lower level of the Guy M. Tate Building at 1400 Sixth Avenue, South, Birmingham, AL. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm and no appointment is necessary as we take appointments on a walk-in basis. The clinic offers TB screenings for anyone who thinks that he or she might have been exposed to Tuberculosis or anyone who may need the screening for employment or school. We also accept referrals for anyone who has tested positive for TB exposure.

Clinic services include:

• Tuberculin Skin Testing (available only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
• IGRA (blood) testing with the T-Spot.TB test
• Chest x-rays for anyone who has tested positive for TB exposure
• Treatment and management of latent TB infection
• Treatment and management of active tuberculosis

For more information about Tuberculosis, please visit one of the following websites:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Alabama Public Health
• Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center

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