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Racine County Family Resource Directory – Listing of agencies, organizations, and businesses that provide a wide range of social and community services.
Milwaukee County Safety Net Clinic – Referral Directory – A comprehensive guide to primary care, dental, mental, and specialty clinics dedicated to serving uninsured and underinsured individuals living in Milwaukee.
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices – Important information about the Public Health Department’s responsibilities for maintaining the confidentiality of protected health information and clients’ rights regarding their protected health information.
The City of Racine Public Health Department’s Community Health Division provides programs and services to improve the health of City residents and families.
Community Health FAQ
No, the Public Health Department does not have a doctor on staff. Public Health Nurses are available to offer health information or refer individuals to other community organizations. Residents requiring medical care will be directed to local healthcare providers or affordable medical clinics. For more details, call 262-636-9431
The Public Health Department does collect needles or sharps from community residents.
See Sharps Disposal for information on approved containers and a list of local registered collection sites.
No, but the Racine Police Department has a medicine collection bin in the lobby of 730 Center St. This collection bin is available for residents to use for the safe disposal of unused or expired medications. See Medicine Collection for more information about safe medication disposal. NEVER flush medication down the toilet – use other options.
Yes, blood pressure checks, health counseling, and health education are available by appointment. Call 262-636-9431 to schedule an appointment.
Yes, free pregnancy testing is available by calling 262-636-9431 to schedule an appointment.
Yes, birth control and emergency contraceptives are available. Please call 262-636-9431 for further information and to schedule an appointment.
Information is available by contacting the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line from 7 am to 11 pm daily at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669), or visiting WIQuitline.org.
TB (tuberculosis) skin tests are available to residents for $20. Call 262-636-9431 to schedule an appointment.
The Public Health Department Clinic offers immunizations for uninsured children and adults. Childhood immunizations are provided for $20 charge per visit since the Public Health Department participates in the Vaccines for Children Program through the State of Wisconsin. Some adult vaccines are also available for a fee for uninsured adults.
