Health Department

Dr. Browne – Health Officer

108 N Pearl Street
Knox, IN 46534

(574) 772-9137 – Main/Health Nurse
(574) 772-9139 – Environmental
(574) 772-9131 – Food Sanitarian
(574) 772-9174 – Vital Records

Office Hours

Monday          8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)

Tuesday          8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)

Wednesday     8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)

Thursday         8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)

Friday               8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST)

Health Department Immunization Clinic

Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:30am (CST) and 1:00pm – 3:30pm (CST)
(closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST for lunch)
Call for Appointment Times

Agency Functions

Vital Records

• • • Birth and Death Certificates
    • Paternity Affidavits
    • Genealogy

Public Health Services

• • • Immunization Clinic
    • Clinic hours
    • Communicable Disease Control
    • Referral Services
    • TB Control
    • Health Education

Environmental Health

• • • Residential and Commercial Septic Program
    • Water Testing Service
    • Food Service Inspection
    • Educational Programs
    • Inspections

To promote and preserve the health of Starke County residents and visitors through: disease prevention; healthy life style promotion; safe food and a safe environment.

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