Jefferson County Department of Health Clinics

Complete primary health care, including routine exams and sick visits, is provided for adults 19 and older at all health centers.

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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) 930-1050

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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 STD 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 STD 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 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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