Mississippi County Health Department
Mission Statement: The mission of the Mississippi County Health Department is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all residents. We do this with the support of our dedicated employees and public and private partners. All employees are expected to exemplify professionalism in everything they do. They are passionate about what they do because they are making a difference by helping people make their lives healthier.
Community Services
- Communicable Disease Investigation and Intervention
- Hometown Health Improvement
- Voter Registration
Environmental Health
- Food Protection
- General Sanitation
- Private Well Water Sampling
- Rabies
- Septic Tanks
- Swimming Pools
- West-Nile Virus Surveillance
Family Planning
- Pregnancy Testing
- Sterilization (referral)
HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Counseling, Testing and treatment
Immunizations
- Adolescent 7-18 years
- Adult Vaccines age 19 and up
- Children: 0-6
Maternity
- Breastfeeding
- Prenatal Care
- Private Option enrollment assistance
Public Health Preparedness
- Public Health Preparedness
TB Program
- Preventative Treatment
- Treatment
Vital Records
WIC
- Breastfeeding Support/Breast Pumps
- Nutrition Counseling
Women’s Health
- BreastCare
Laura Thaxton (Acting), Administrator
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Address:
1299 N 10th Street
Blytheville, AR 72316
Phone: (870) 763-7064
Fax: (870) 763-9104