Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County
Address
1100 Loveland Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
(941) 624-7200
AKA:
DOH/WIC/Environmental Health
Description:
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County provides vital statistics, the WIC program, public health preparedness, disease control/prevention, environmental health services (moved from Murdock to Loveland in September 2017), family planning, school health, health promotion, immunizations, and adult and pediatric dental care. The Englewood clinic provides WIC services only.
The telephone options are:
1 Appointments/Info
2 WIC
3 Birth and Death Certificates, Medical and Immunization Records
4 Environmental Health
5 Report a Disease or Schedule STD, HIV or Hepatitis Testing
6 Health Education Activities and Car Seat Safety
7 Administration
8 Location
9 Customer Service Rep
0 Operator
COVID-19; COVID; Coronavirus;
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 4, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
1100 Loveland Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Physical (Primary)
1100 Loveland Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Contacts
Jennifer S. Sexton
Primary Contact
Public Information Officer
(941) 624-7200 x7279
Phone Numbers
Main Phone and WIC
(941) 624-7200
Fax
(941) 624-7220
FAX ** Disease Control, Prevention and Disaster Preparedness
(941) 624-7277
FAX ** Vital Statistics
(941) 624-7296
Fax ** WIC
(941) 624-7211
Services
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Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
HIV/AIDS Health Education staff work as part of the Disease Control and Prevention team.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday , Tuesday and Thursdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Required Documents
Proof of income/ insurance
Eligibility
Anyone (Charlotte County Resident or visitors)
Fees
Based on sliding scale , call for details, FREE HIV/STD (Chlamydia and gonorrhea only) testing
Intake Procedure
Must make appointment except for FREE testing at PC location
Languages
English & Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte / All Counties
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Certificates can be issued only to the registrant (child named on the record) if of legal age (18), parent, guardian or legal representative of one of those individuals or by court order. In the case of a deceased registrant, upon receipt of the death certificate of the decedent, a certification of the birth certificate can be issued to the spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, if of legal age, or to the legal representative of any of these persons as well as to the parent.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Thursday, 8AM - 12PM and 1PM - 4PM Friday
Required Documents
Call to verify required documentation
Eligibility
Certificates to anyone born in the State of Florida from 1917 to the present.
Fees
Vary, call for info
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment, information, walk-in or go online to email
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Family planning services including emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, preconception counseling, natural family planning counseling, oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera, IUD, condoms, tubal-ligation, and vasectomy for men.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday; Pregnancy testing, counseling & referral by appointment
Required Documents
Proof of income / insurance
Eligibility
Anyone of reproductive age
Fees
Income-based sliding scale for ALL family planning services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment/information or walk-in
Languages
English & Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Services include health risk assessments, community health profiles, wellness program design and development, and nutritional and fitness counseling
Hours
Vary by service, call for info
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
People who want to prevent chronic disease
Fees
Call for fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
The department offers a FREE class for all parents, grandparents, and caregivers. This class is useful for anyone buying a new seat, expecting a new baby or switching from rear-facing to forward-facing.
Hours
Hours vary. Call for appointment or class schedule. Schedule is also available on our website http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/events.
Fees
Class is free.
Intake Procedure
Call for more info
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Death certificates without the cause of death are public record and available to legal age (18) who is also the decedent's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling; to any person who provides a will, insurance policy, or documentation demonstrating an interest in the estate of the decedent; or to anyone providing legal documentation acting on behalf of any of the above named persons.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Thursday, 8AM - 12PM and 1PM - 4PM Friday
Required Documents
Call to verify required documentation
Eligibility
Death certificate on individuals who died in CC from 1990 to present (prior to 1990 must be obtained from Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville)
Fees
Vary, call for info
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment, information, walk-in or go online to email
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Adult dental care is available. Call 941-624-7200 to schedule an appointment.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
The health department recently started a Diabetes Prevention Program, which it may expand in the future. It currently is not accepting new patients.
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
All recommended childhood immunizations, including the Pertussis (AKA whooping cough) vaccine are FREE
Hours
Monday to Wednesday & Friday PPD (TB test) given; Clients must return to the clinic two (2) days after test administered for test results
Required Documents
Proof of income/insurance
Eligibility
Anyone (Charlotte County Resident or visitors), Adults and children
Fees
Income-based sliding scale with proof of income and/or support required or Medicaid, Medicare, and self pay. Required childhood immunizations including Flu are provided at no charge for ages birth through 18.
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment/information or walk-in
Languages
English & Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
All recommended childhood immunizations, including the Pertussis (AKA whooping cough) vaccine are FREE
Hours
Monday to Wednesday and Friday PPD (TB test) given; Clients must return to the clinic two (2) days after test administered for test results
Required Documents
Proof of income/insurance
Eligibility
Anyone (Charlotte County Resident or visitors), Adults and children
Fees
Income-based sliding scale with proof of income and/or support required or Medicaid, Medicare, and self pay. Required childhood immunizations including Flu are provided at no charge for ages birth through 18.
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment/information or walk-in
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Dental services for children are available. Call 941-624-7200 to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility
Medicaid, self-pay, and private insurance are all accepted
Intake Procedure
Call
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Family planning services including emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, preconception counseling, natural family planning counseling, oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera, IUD, condoms, tubal-ligation, and vasectomy for men.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday; Pregnancy testing, counseling and referral by appointment
Required Documents
Proof of income / insurance
Eligibility
Anyone of reproductive age
Fees
Income-based sliding scale for ALL family planning services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment/information or walk-in
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Growing Strong families
Description
In home nursing visits by a Registered Nurse, Breastfeeding assistance and education, Immunizations, Educations during pregnancy, and after baby is born.
Hours
varies
Eligibility
Pregnant or new mothers with children under 5 years old.
Fees
none
Intake Procedure
referral
Service Area
Charlotte County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Sexual/reproductive health education services are available.
Required Documents
Proof of income/insurance
Eligibility
Anyone (Charlotte County Resident or visitors)
Fees
Based on sliding scale FREE HIV/STD (Chlamydia and gonorrhea only) testing
Intake Procedure
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Languages
English & Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
STD treatment is available. Call 941-624-7200 to schedule an appointment.
Required Documents
Proof of income/insurance
Eligibility
Anyone (Charlotte County Resident or visitors)
Fees
Based on sliding scale, call for details FREE HIV/STD (including: Chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea) testing. ***Health Dept. does not test for herpes***
Intake Procedure
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Environmental Health division of the health department, now located at the main office on Loveland, among its duties, regulates septic systems, institutional food services (but NOT restaurants), public swimming pools/bathing areas, beach water quality, well water quality, mobile/RV parks, day care/nursing/ALF/child and adult foster homes, piercing/tattooing/tanning facilities, disease outbreak investigations, and underground petroleum storage tanks.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents and institutions with environmental health issues/questions.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call or walk in
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Address for Englewood WIC office: 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood FL 34224
Description
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) provides federally funded food coupons, education in nutrition, and information and referral services for eligible participants.
Hours
Port Charlotte: 8AM - 4:45PM Monday to Thursday, Fridays: 8AM-11:15AM WIC hours in Englewood: 8AM-4:45PM Tuesdays Only
Required Documents
Proof of income and/or support is required
Eligibility
Women who are pregnant, postpartum, or breast feeding, and infants/children up to 5; Gross income must be 185% of the federal poverty level, and MUST meet financial eligibility (nutritional risk factor determined by WIC staff).
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Eligibility determined by appointment only; Financial screening
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Occasional Services
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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