Health

Services

The Wilson County Health Department provides a variety of basic health services to prevent and treat illnesses. Most services are by appointment. Based on need and provider availability, work-ins may be accepted. Please call ahead (615-444-5325) to determine your eligibility.

The Health Department serves as a “safety net” for the uninsured, providing a sliding-scale fee based on income. We also act as the primary care provider for assigned TennCare patients. Please call for further information.

Children's Services

  • Well-child check-ups, including physical exams and screening tests
  • Immunizations
  • WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program
  • Children’s Special Services (CSS)
  • CHANT Home Visitation Program
  • Dental care

Adult Services

  • Primary Care, including minor illnesses, physicals, pap smears, colorectal, and other tests to screen for cancer
  • Tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
  • Immunizations against influenza (flu), pneumonia, and tetanus boosters
  • Confidential diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, including HIV/AIDS
  • WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program
  • Family Planning

Other Services

  • Vital Records: Birth and Death Certificates
  • Health Education: Provides health-related educational programs in the community
  • Environmental Health Services: Inspection of foodservice establishments, hotels, public swimming pools, bed and breakfast establishments, campgrounds, tattoo and body piercing studios, childcare facilities, and schools
  • Emergency Preparedness: Serves as a community partner in the protection against the onset of epidemics and other possible bio-hazard events

COVID-19 Vaccinations & Testing


Starting March 1st, 2023, the local health departments will provide COVID-19 PCR testing only to primary care patients in their facility. The health department will continue to provide free take-home tests which will be available upon request. 

Individuals can stop by the health department to request a free take-home self-test kit Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

COVID-19 vaccinations will be given each Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 9:45am with an appointment. To schedule your appointment or for more information, please call the Wilson County Health Department at (615) 444-5325.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 10:30am (Hours will change beginning March 1st, see above). 

Call us or use the state website to schedule an appointment https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/availability/

On scheduled day and time, please come inside to the health department to check in and to fill out the paperwork. A nurse will then see you, take you to a clinical room, and administer the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

For information about the updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters call the Wilson County Health Department at (615) 444-5325. Appointments may also be scheduled by visiting https://www.vaccines.gov/. 

Covid-19 PCR Testing

Wednesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am (Hours will change beginning March 1st, see above).

No appointment needed.

For COVID-19 PCR testing, simply drive in, pull into a parking spot, and come inside to the health department to check in and to fill out the paperwork. A nurse will then see you, take you to a clinical room, and administer the PCR test.

Monkeypox Vaccination Eligibility


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The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.

For more information, please visit the Tennessee Department of Health website.