Paducah-McCracken County Office, Purchase District Health Department
Address
916 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-9631
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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 10, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
916 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
Mailing
PO Box 2597
Paducah, KY 42002
Contacts
Ronald Kent Koster
Phone Numbers
Main
(270) 444-9631
Legal Status:
State Government
Services
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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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
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 service area
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Special Notes/Funding
Manual breast pumps are available to mothers enrolled in the WIC program and electric breast pumps are available to mothers enrolled in WIC who are returning to work or school.
Description
Provides breastfeeding education for expectant mothers, assistance with breastfeeding after delivery and support for problem solving of breastfeeding difficulties.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring picture ID with you
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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May qualify for FREE colon cancer screening through the Kentucky Colon Screening Program.
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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
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 service area
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides oral contraceptives and condoms for preventing pregnancy.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * Income guidelines
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
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides online diabetes classes 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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring picture ID with you
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
Must be resident of service area
Fees
Not applicable
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides fluoride varnish to all children from infant through age 5 years to help prevent tooth decay.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Call for more information
Eligibility
Infants and children up to 5 years of age
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides confidential HIV testing and counseling.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
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 service area
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides all childhood immunizations and some adult vaccines. Provides on-site vaccination clinics at schools, churches and other community sites.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
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 service area
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides testing of young children to identify individuals who have ingested paint or other materials containing lead and have absorbed an undue amount of the substance.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)
Eligibility
Must be resident of service area
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
Must be a resident of service area
Fees
Call for more information
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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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 3 year post delivering. HANDS promotes healthy pregnancies, births, healthy child growth and development, healthy and safe homes and self-sufficient families.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable)
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * First-time or expectant parents * 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
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
Must be resident of service area
Fees
Varies based on service
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
Must be resident or business in service area
Fees
Varies based on service
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)
Eligibility
Resident of service area
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Provides information about substance use disorders and/or offers any of a variety of services that focus on substance use prevention for people of all ages who are at risk.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled
Eligibility
Must be within service area
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides tuberculosis screening and education to assist and identify individuals who have contracted tuberculosis.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Medicare card (if applicable) * Private health insurance card (if insured)
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private payment accepted
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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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-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-11:00 am (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Medicaid card (if applicable) * Proof KTAP or food stamps (if applicable)
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Pregnant, breast feeding or given birth in the last 6 months * Receives KTAP, Food Stamps or Medicaid * Income guidelines
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Appointment required, please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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