Bracken County Health Department

Address

429 Frankfort Street
Brooksville, KY 41004

(606) 735-2157

http://brackenhd.org/index.html

Description:

Provides outpatient health care for a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services, community education and environmental services for residents and businesses.

Hours:

Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 5, 2024

Address Listings

Mailing

PO Box 117
Brooksville, KY 41004

Physical (Primary)

429 Frankfort Street
Brooksville, KY 41004

Contacts

John Dells

Primary Contact

Public Health Director

(606) 735-2157

JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(606) 735-2157

Legal Status:

State Government

Description

Provides clinical breast exams. Offers mammograms for women 40 to 64 years of age or those with family history of breast cancer. Provides referral services for abnormal findings.

Hours

Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

Eligibility

Must be resident of Bracken County

Fees

Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

Intake Procedure

Appointment required, please 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.

  • Kentucky
    • Bracken County

    Contact

    Name:
    John Dells
    Title:
    Public Health Director
    Phone:
    606-735-2157
    Email:
    JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    606-735-2157
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Click here to see this service (LF-4900.1500-120) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Administers fecal occult blood tests which determine whether an individual has colon or rectal cancer or polyps which may be precursors to cancer.

    Hours

    Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

    Required Documents

    Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

    Eligibility

    Must be resident of Bracken County

    Fees

    Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

    Intake Procedure

    Appointment required, please 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.

    • Kentucky
      • Bracken County

      Contact

      Name:
      John Dells
      Title:
      Public Health Director
      Phone:
      606-735-2157
      Email:
      JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      606-735-2157
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
      Click here to see this service (LF-4900.1500-160) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides oral contraceptives and condoms for preventing pregnancy.

      Hours

      Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

      Required Documents

      Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

      Eligibility

      Must be resident of Bracken County

      Fees

      * Free for women at or below 185% Federal Poverty Level * Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

      Intake Procedure

      Appointment required, please 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.

      • Kentucky
        • Bracken County

        Contact

        Name:
        John Dells
        Title:
        Public Health Director
        Phone:
        606-735-2157
        Email:
        JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        606-735-2157
        Type:
        Voice
        Name:
        Main
        Click here to see this service (LJ-2000.1000-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Provides monthly diabetes management support group for people with diabetes. Information and discussion includes diet, exercise and preventing further complication. Weight, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring education is provided.

        Hours

        Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

        Required Documents

        Please bring picture ID with you

        Eligibility

        Must be resident of Bracken County

        Fees

        Free

        Intake Procedure

        Appointment required, please 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.

        • Kentucky
          • Bracken County

          Contact

          Name:
          John Dells
          Title:
          Public Health Director
          Phone:
          606-735-2157
          Email:
          JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          606-735-2157
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Click here to see this service (LT-1750.1750) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides training and/or technical assistance for the public and private sectors to enhance emergency planning efforts and the level of overall preparedness by government organizations, community based agencies, businesses, individuals and families for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

          Hours

          Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

          Required Documents

          Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

          Eligibility

          Must be resident of Bracken County

          Fees

          Not applicable

          Intake Procedure

          Appointment required, please 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.

          • Kentucky
            • Bracken County

            Contact

            Name:
            John Dells
            Title:
            Public Health Director
            Phone:
            606-735-2157
            Email:
            JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            606-735-2157
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Main
            Click here to see this service (TH-1700.1950) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Provides HCV antibody testing for individuals at risk for Hepatitis C infection.

            Hours

            Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

            Required Documents

            Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

            Eligibility

            Must be resident of Bracken County

            Fees

            Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

            Intake Procedure

            Appointment required, please 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.

            • Kentucky
              • Bracken County

              Contact

              Name:
              John Dells
              Title:
              Public Health Director
              Phone:
              606-735-2157
              Email:
              JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              606-735-2157
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
              Click here to see this service (LF-4900.2200) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Provides confidential HIV testing and counseling.

              Hours

              Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

              Required Documents

              Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

              Eligibility

              Must be resident of Bracken County

              Fees

              Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

              Intake Procedure

              Appointment required, please 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.

              • Kentucky
                • Bracken County

                Contact

                Name:
                John Dells
                Title:
                Public Health Director
                Phone:
                606-735-2157
                Email:
                JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                606-735-2157
                Type:
                Voice
                Name:
                Main
                Click here to see this service (LF-4900.2400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                Provides all childhood immunizations and some adult vaccines. Provides on-site vaccination clinics at schools, churches and other community sites.

                Hours

                Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                Required Documents

                Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

                Eligibility

                Must be resident of Bracken County

                Fees

                Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

                Intake Procedure

                Appointment required, please call

                Offered Outside of Physical Location

                Yes

                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.

                • Kentucky
                  • Bracken County

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  John Dells
                  Title:
                  Public Health Director
                  Phone:
                  606-735-2157
                  Email:
                  JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  606-735-2157
                  Type:
                  Voice
                  Name:
                  Main
                  Click here to see this service (LT-3400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Provides needle exchange and distribution to helps prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other blood borne infectious diseases by providing new, sterile syringes and other sterile injection supplies to needle users in exchange for used needles.

                  Hours

                  Wednesday 10:00 am-3:00 pm (CST)

                  Required Documents

                  No documentation required

                  Eligibility

                  Must bring old needles to get new ones

                  Fees

                  Free

                  Intake Procedure

                  Walk-in or call

                  Geography Served

                  None

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  John Dells
                  Title:
                  Public Health Director
                  Phone:
                  606-735-2157
                  Email:
                  JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  606-735-2157
                  Type:
                  Voice
                  Name:
                  Main
                  Click here to see this service (RX-8470.1900-180.60) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Provides information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills.

                  Hours

                  Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                  Required Documents

                  Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

                  Eligibility

                  Must have/meet: * Resident of Bracken County * Under age 21

                  Fees

                  Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

                  Intake Procedure

                  Appointment required, please 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.

                  • Kentucky
                    • Bracken County

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    John Dells
                    Title:
                    Public Health Director
                    Phone:
                    606-735-2157
                    Email:
                    JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    606-735-2157
                    Type:
                    Voice
                    Name:
                    Main
                    Click here to see this service (LH-2700.6000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Provides cervical cancer screenings (pap smear) targeted to women 40 years of age and over. Provides referrals for any abnormal findings. Offers follow-up and tracking of all abnormal findings.

                    Hours

                    Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                    Required Documents

                    Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

                    Eligibility

                    Must have/meet: * Resident of Bracken County * Adult from 21 to 64 years * Household income less than 250% of current annual federal poverty guidelines * Has no third party payer source such as Medicare, Medicaid or Health Insurance

                    Fees

                    Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

                    Intake Procedure

                    Appointment required, please 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.

                    • Kentucky
                      • Bracken County

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      John Dells
                      Title:
                      Public Health Director
                      Phone:
                      606-735-2157
                      Email:
                      JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      606-735-2157
                      Type:
                      Voice
                      Name:
                      Main
                      Click here to see this service (LF-4900.1500-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Description

                      Provides Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS), a voluntary home visitation program for moms, dads and families. Services can begin during pregnancy and last up to 1 year post delivering. HANDS promotes healthy pregnancies, births, healthy child growth and development, healthy and safe homes and self-sufficient families.

                      Hours

                      Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                      Required Documents

                      Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                      Eligibility

                      Must have/meet: * Resident of Bracken County * New or expectant parents who are parenting other children * Families must be enrolled prenatally or before a child is 90 days old

                      Fees

                      Free

                      Intake Procedure

                      Appointment required, please call

                      Offered Outside of Physical Location

                      Yes

                      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.

                      • Kentucky
                        • Bracken County

                        Contact

                        Name:
                        John Dells
                        Title:
                        Public Health Director
                        Phone:
                        606-735-2157
                        Email:
                        JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        606-735-2157
                        Type:
                        Voice
                        Name:
                        Main
                        Click here to see this service (LJ-5000.6615) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        Description

                        Provides inspection of all public facilities such as food service providers, hotels/motels, schools, swimming facilities, mobile homes/RV parks, tattoo/piercing studios, confinement facilities and youth camps. Also inspects and/or investigates nuisance complaints, animal bites, West-Nile and water sampling.

                        Hours

                        Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                        Required Documents

                        Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                        Eligibility

                        Must be resident or business of Bracken County

                        Fees

                        Varies based on service

                        Intake Procedure

                        Appointment required, please call

                        Offered Outside of Physical Location

                        Yes

                        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.

                        • Kentucky
                          • Bracken County

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          John Dells
                          Title:
                          Public Health Director
                          Phone:
                          606-735-2157
                          Email:
                          JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          606-735-2157
                          Type:
                          Voice
                          Name:
                          Main
                          Click here to see this service (JP-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Issues permits for approved sewage systems. Conducts evaluations of potential building sites. Approves onsite sewage disposal systems for public buildings, businesses and private homes. Conducts inspections of existing septic systems.

                          Hours

                          Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                          Required Documents

                          Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                          Eligibility

                          Must be resident or business in Bracken County

                          Fees

                          Varies based on service

                          Intake Procedure

                          Appointment required, please 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.

                          • Kentucky
                            • Bracken County

                            Contact

                            Name:
                            John Dells
                            Title:
                            Public Health Director
                            Phone:
                            606-735-2157
                            Email:
                            JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                            Telephone Numbers

                            Number:
                            606-735-2157
                            Type:
                            Voice
                            Name:
                            Main
                            Click here to see this service (TE-1000.1500-740) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            Description

                            Provides confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

                            Hours

                            Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                            Required Documents

                            Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

                            Eligibility

                            Must be resident of Bracken County

                            Fees

                            Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

                            Intake Procedure

                            Appointment required, please 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.

                            • Kentucky
                              • Bracken County

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              John Dells
                              Title:
                              Public Health Director
                              Phone:
                              606-735-2157
                              Email:
                              JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              606-735-2157
                              Type:
                              Voice
                              Name:
                              Main
                              Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Description

                              Provides a tobacco cessation support group as part of the Freedom from Smoking program.

                              Hours

                              Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                              Required Documents

                              Please bring picture ID with you

                              Eligibility

                              Must be resident of Bracken County

                              Fees

                              Free

                              Intake Procedure

                              Appointment required, please 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.

                              • Kentucky
                                • Bracken County

                                Contact

                                Name:
                                John Dells
                                Title:
                                Public Health Director
                                Phone:
                                606-735-2157
                                Email:
                                JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                606-735-2157
                                Type:
                                Voice
                                Name:
                                Main
                                Click here to see this service (RX-8450.7900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                Provides tuberculosis screening and education to assist and identify individuals who have contracted tuberculosis.

                                Hours

                                Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                                Required Documents

                                Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                                Eligibility

                                Must be resident of Bracken County

                                Fees

                                $20

                                Intake Procedure

                                Appointment required, please 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.

                                • Kentucky
                                  • Bracken County

                                  Contact

                                  Name:
                                  John Dells
                                  Title:
                                  Public Health Director
                                  Phone:
                                  606-735-2157
                                  Email:
                                  JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                                  Telephone Numbers

                                  Number:
                                  606-735-2157
                                  Type:
                                  Voice
                                  Name:
                                  Main
                                  Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Provides health screening and immunization services for infants and toddlers to ensure their physical well-being and healthy development. Preschool aged children are also eligible in some areas.

                                  Hours

                                  Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                                  Required Documents

                                  Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)

                                  Eligibility

                                  Must have/meet: * Resident of Bracken County * Under age 21

                                  Fees

                                  Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Appointment required, please 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.

                                  • Kentucky
                                    • Bracken County

                                    Contact

                                    Name:
                                    John Dells
                                    Title:
                                    Public Health Director
                                    Phone:
                                    606-735-2157
                                    Email:
                                    JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    606-735-2157
                                    Type:
                                    Voice
                                    Name:
                                    Main
                                    Click here to see this service (LF-7000.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    Description

                                    Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than age 5 who cannot afford an adequate diet and those who have a condition which shows a need for better nutrition.

                                    Hours

                                    Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 noon (EST)

                                    Required Documents

                                    Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                                    Eligibility

                                    Must have/meet: * Resident of Bracken County * Pregnant, breast feeding or given birth in the last 6 months * Receives KTAP, Food Stamps or Medicaid

                                    Fees

                                    Free

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    Appointment required, please 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.

                                    • Kentucky
                                      • Bracken County

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      John Dells
                                      Title:
                                      Public Health Director
                                      Phone:
                                      606-735-2157
                                      Email:
                                      JohnT.Dells@ky.gov

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      606-735-2157
                                      Type:
                                      Voice
                                      Name:
                                      Main
                                      Click here to see this service (NL-6000.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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