Paducah-McCracken County Office, Purchase District Health Department

Address

916 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 444-9631

http://www.purchasehealth.org/about/#locations

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

Primary Contact

Public Health Director

(270) 444-9625

Kent.Koster@ky.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(270) 444-9631

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-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

    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
    • Mccracken County

    Contact

    Name:
    Ronald Kent Koster
    Title:
    Public Health Director
    Phone:
    270-444-9625
    Email:
    Kent.Koster@ky.gov

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    270-444-9631
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Click here to see this service (LF-4900.1500-120) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

      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
      • Mccracken County

      Contact

      Name:
      Ronald Kent Koster
      Title:
      Public Health Director
      Phone:
      270-444-9625
      Email:
      Kent.Koster@ky.gov

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      270-444-9631
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
      Click here to see this service (LJ-5000.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      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

        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
        • Mccracken County

        Contact

        Name:
        Ronald Kent Koster
        Title:
        Public Health Director
        Phone:
        270-444-9625
        Email:
        Kent.Koster@ky.gov

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        270-444-9631
        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-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

          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
          • Mccracken County

          Contact

          Name:
          Ronald Kent Koster
          Title:
          Public Health Director
          Phone:
          270-444-9625
          Email:
          Kent.Koster@ky.gov

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          270-444-9631
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Click here to see this service (LJ-2000.1000-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

          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

            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
            • Mccracken County

            Contact

            Name:
            Ronald Kent Koster
            Title:
            Public Health Director
            Phone:
            270-444-9625
            Email:
            Kent.Koster@ky.gov

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            270-444-9631
            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-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

              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
              • Mccracken County

              Contact

              Name:
              Ronald Kent Koster
              Title:
              Public Health Director
              Phone:
              270-444-9625
              Email:
              Kent.Koster@ky.gov

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              270-444-9631
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
              Click here to see this service (TH-1700.1950) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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

                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
                • Mccracken County

                Contact

                Name:
                Ronald Kent Koster
                Title:
                Public Health Director
                Phone:
                270-444-9625
                Email:
                Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                270-444-9631
                Type:
                Voice
                Name:
                Main
                Click here to see this service (LV-1600.1300-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                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

                  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
                  • Mccracken County

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Ronald Kent Koster
                  Title:
                  Public Health Director
                  Phone:
                  270-444-9625
                  Email:
                  Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  270-444-9631
                  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-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

                    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
                    • Mccracken County

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    Ronald Kent Koster
                    Title:
                    Public Health Director
                    Phone:
                    270-444-9625
                    Email:
                    Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    270-444-9631
                    Type:
                    Voice
                    Name:
                    Main
                    Click here to see this service (LT-3400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    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

                      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
                      • Mccracken County

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Ronald Kent Koster
                      Title:
                      Public Health Director
                      Phone:
                      270-444-9625
                      Email:
                      Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      270-444-9631
                      Type:
                      Voice
                      Name:
                      Main
                      Click here to see this service (LF-4900.4500) 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-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

                        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
                        • Mccracken County

                        Contact

                        Name:
                        Ronald Kent Koster
                        Title:
                        Public Health Director
                        Phone:
                        270-444-9625
                        Email:
                        Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        270-444-9631
                        Type:
                        Voice
                        Name:
                        Main
                        Click here to see this service (LH-2700.6000) 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 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

                          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
                          • Mccracken County

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          Ronald Kent Koster
                          Title:
                          Public Health Director
                          Phone:
                          270-444-9625
                          Email:
                          Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          270-444-9631
                          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-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

                            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
                            • Mccracken County

                            Contact

                            Name:
                            Ronald Kent Koster
                            Title:
                            Public Health Director
                            Phone:
                            270-444-9625
                            Email:
                            Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                            Telephone Numbers

                            Number:
                            270-444-9631
                            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-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

                              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
                              • Mccracken County

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              Ronald Kent Koster
                              Title:
                              Public Health Director
                              Phone:
                              270-444-9625
                              Email:
                              Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              270-444-9631
                              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-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

                                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
                                • Mccracken County

                                Contact

                                Name:
                                Ronald Kent Koster
                                Title:
                                Public Health Director
                                Phone:
                                270-444-9625
                                Email:
                                Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                270-444-9631
                                Type:
                                Voice
                                Name:
                                Main
                                Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                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

                                  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
                                  • Mccracken County

                                  Contact

                                  Name:
                                  Ronald Kent Koster
                                  Title:
                                  Public Health Director
                                  Phone:
                                  270-444-9625
                                  Email:
                                  Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                                  Telephone Numbers

                                  Number:
                                  270-444-9631
                                  Type:
                                  Voice
                                  Name:
                                  Main
                                  Click here to see this service (RX-8250) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  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

                                    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
                                    • Mccracken County

                                    Contact

                                    Name:
                                    Ronald Kent Koster
                                    Title:
                                    Public Health Director
                                    Phone:
                                    270-444-9625
                                    Email:
                                    Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    270-444-9631
                                    Type:
                                    Voice
                                    Name:
                                    Main
                                    Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8600) 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-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

                                      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
                                      • Mccracken County

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      Ronald Kent Koster
                                      Title:
                                      Public Health Director
                                      Phone:
                                      270-444-9625
                                      Email:
                                      Kent.Koster@ky.gov

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      270-444-9631
                                      Type:
                                      Voice
                                      Name:
                                      Main
                                      Click here to see this service (NL-6000.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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