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Public Health Department |
950 Washington Blvd.
Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409.832.4000
Fax: 409.832.4270
Ingrid Holmes, Public Health Director
The Beaumont Public Health Department is
continuing its transition into the new millennium. The department has
begun to assess the needs of the community as it relates to public
health. Community-based activities are becoming the major focus of the
department. Recognizing the new role that must be established to ensure
a healthy community, the department created partnerships with various
public and private entities. The department serves as a training site
for students at Lamar University acquiring Bachelor degrees in nursing,
nutrition and health promotion, also providing preceptorships for
graduate nursing, biology and nutrition students.
West Nile Virus
Information
Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death
Certificate
Animal Control
Code Enforcement
EMS
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
WIC
National Center
for Environmental Health Mold Information
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administrative Services provides
guidance and direction to the various divisions of the department
through the monitoring of established goals and objectives. The section
implements corrective action when deemed necessary. Additionally, data
collection and analysis are integral parts of its role.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
Public
health programs with the Health Department provide a variety of
services, including communicable disease controls, which encompasses the
investigation and surveillance of infectious diseases including
tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted and vaccine-preventable diseases and
other reportable diseases. Immunization of residents is also a part of
communicable disease control and is done in a variety of settings:
health fairs, public schools, day care centers and community sites such
as one of the Police Department's substations.
I n
addition, preventive child care, which includes physical assessment, lab
screens for anemia, sickle cell, cholesterol and lead, as well as
assessment of growth, development and mental health status are provided.
As a component of child health, the department provides investigation
and surveillance of elevated lead screens and offers a comprehensive
lead prevention education program. A lead education specialist is
available for community group presentations.
Sexually-transmitted disease (STD) services are provided in a
confidential manner by competent staff who are prepared to assess,
diagnose and treat a variety of STDs. Follow-up investigation and
surveillance of STDs is carried out by a staff of disease intervention
specialists (DIS). Chronic disease screening for hypertension and
diabetes are available to the general public and are available on a
walk-in basis. Referral to a physician is made when abnormal values are
detected.
The
City's employee health program has the responsibility of administering
pre-hire drug screens, preliminary screening for annual and specialized
physicals, adult immunizations and TB screening, as well as,
administering the occupational exposure program for safety sensitive
positions.
The
Beaumont Public Health Department works in conjunction with the Texas
Department of Health in issuing, at a cost, rabies vaccine for pre and
post-exposure to potentially rabid dogs.
CLINICAL SERVICES
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Immunization Clinic |
Hours:
Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. &
Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary. Service on walk-in basis.
Fee: $5.00 per visit. Medicaid accepted ( No one will be denied for
inability to pay)
Residency requirement: None |
| Child Health Clinic
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Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Appointment necessary
Fee - No charge. Medicaid and Title V accepted
Residency requirement: None
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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Clinic
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary. Service on walk-in basis.
Fee: $10.00 (However, no one will be denied service for inability to
pay)
Residency requirement: None
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Chest Clinic (Tuberculosis Clinic) |
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointment necessary
Fee: No Charge
Residency requirements: None
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HIV Counseling & Testing |
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary
Fee: No Charge
Residency Requirement: None
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VITAL STATISTICS
The
Vital Statistics Division files and maintains exact photo copies of
the original birth and death records that occur in the City of
Beaumont and Precincts I and VI. We can be reached at (409)
832-4000. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Vital
Statistics issues certified copies of birth certificates, death
certificates and computer generated birth certificates of
individuals born in the State of Texas only. Years available are
1926 to present. This office also provides general information to
the public concerning vital statistics of all states. We also assist
individuals in filing delayed birth certificates for births in the
State of Texas as well as delayed death certificates in local
jurisdiction only.
Forms
may be obtained from Vital Statistics for amendments and
paternities. Forms must be notarized before mailing to the State
Bureau of Vital Statistics in Austin, Texas. Notary service is
offered in Vital Statistics when a notary is available.
Confidentiality
Birth
Records
Birth records are confidential records for the first 50 years
after filing and death records are confidential for the first 25
years. These records may only be issued to a properly qualified
applicant upon submission of a written application that fully
identifies the records.
Adoption
Records
Adoption records are confidential forever and may only be opened
upon order of the court which granted the adoption. These
records are opened at the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Paternity
Records
Paternity records are confidential and may only be obtained
through the State Bureau of Vital Statistics by court order from
the Judge of a paternity suit.
Parents' names, social security numbers, health and medical
information are always confidential, regardless of the age of the
record.
Qualified Applicants
Only qualified applicants may request birth or death certificates in
person or by mail request. A qualified applicant is an immediate
member of the family or a legal representative and the registrant. A
written application must be submitted which fully identifies the
record. Applicant must present positive identification, such as a
driver's license, picture id, etc., or two documents, one that bears
the name and signature of the applicant.
Payment For Services
Payments that are acceptable for services include cash, personal
checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders with proper
identification. Payment is to be made to the Beaumont Public Health
Department. Personal checks must contain pre-printed name and
address. Two-party checks, checks greater than the amount of
purchase, and out-of-state checks will not be accepted. Sorry, no
credit cards.
Copy Fees
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Certified Birth Certificate |
$23.00 |
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Certified death certificate - first copy
each additional copy |
$21.00
$3.00 |
There is a $15.00 customer service charge on
all returned checks.
Filing Fees
Payable to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics
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Amendments |
$15.00 |
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Paternities |
$25.00 |
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Adoptions |
$25.00 |
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Attorney General Court Orders for Changing or Adding a Name |
$25.00 |
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Delayed Birth Certificate |
$25.00 |
HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES
The Health Promotion and Education
Division provides a valuable service to the community
through outreach programs geared towards the promotion of
good health through health education with a broad range of
health topics from wellness to specific health problems,
such as diabetes and hypertension.
Internship
Program
The Beaumont Health Department’s
Health Promotion Division offers internships in conjunction
with the Lamar University Health Kinesiology/Family &
Consumer Science AP4 Program and Nursing.
For more information on this program
contact Health Promotion at (409) 832-4000 ext. 3620.
Child Safety Seat Loaner Program
Infant seats for babies
age 0 - 6 months
Toddler seats for
children age 6 - 18 months
$20.00 deposit required
$5.00 refunded if seats
are returned on time and in good condition
Training and disbursement
of seats on WEDNESDAYS ONLY
Training and disbursement
of seats BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Community Health Fairs
Screening services available through
Health Fairs:
Blood Pressure
Immunizations
Speakers
Educators
are available with at least one week notice prior to desired
engagement date.
Audio Visuals and Literature
Catalog
A complete listing of all literature
and audiovisuals are available.
Literature readily
available
Community Outreach/Education
Programs
Stress management
Family Planning -
Information
Adolescent / Self-Esteem
Accident / Violence
prevention
Safety
Personal Hygiene
Health and Work Site
Wellness
Public health Department
Services Overview
Healthy Dietary Practices
(nutrition)
special Disease: Sickle
Cell Anemia
Dental Hygiene
Poison Control
Cancer Risk Reduction
Testicle Self
Examination
Training Services
The Beaumont Public Health Department
offers training services to Assisted Living Professionals,
Day Care Facilities, and Community Organizations (churches
and civic groups).
Community CPR
Infant and Child CPR
First Aid Basic
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About Beaumont |
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Almost half a million people call the greater
Beaumont area home. Beaumont, with a population of
114,000, is the region's largest city and the seat of
Jefferson County. Jefferson County, Hardin County, and
Orange County are home to 385,090 residents.
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