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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.

The City of Beaumont's Health Department wants citizens to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke, which may include:
* Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm and leg on one side of the body
* Loss of speech, or difficulty talking
* Dimness or loss of vision
* Unexplained dizziness, especially when associated with any of the above
* Unsteadiness or sudden falls
* Headache (usually severe and of sudden onset)
* Confusion
If you experience any of these symptoms, or think you may be having a stroke, dial 9-1-1.
For more information, call the Beaumont Public Health Department at (409) 832-4000.

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 public health preparedness, which encompasses the investigation and surveillance of infectious diseases including tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted and vaccine-preventable diseases and other reportable diseases. The Public Health Preparedness Division also develops, implements, and exercises plans to respond to man-made and natural disasters.

The Immunization Division offers immunizations to infants, children, adolescents, and adults according to the recommended schedules which have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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). All persons accessing services in the STD Clinic will be tested for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.

The Beaumont Public Health Department works in conjunction with the Texas Department of Health in issuing, at a cost, rabies vaccine for post-exposure to potentially rabid animals.

CLINICAL SERVICES

Immunization Clinic	Hours: Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. First Monday of the month: 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: $10.00 per child / $15 per adult. Medicaid accepted Record Replacement: $5 per record ( No one will be denied for inability to pay) Residency requirement: None
Public Health Preparedness Division	Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. To report a reportable condition (including after hours and on the weekends), call 409-839-4208
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic	Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. Service on walk-in basis. Fee: $20.00 (However, no one will be denied service for inability to pay) Residency requirement: None
Tuberculosis Clinic	Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Appointment necessary Fee: No Charge Residency requirements: North Jefferson County

VITAL STATISTICS

Vital Statistics is the registration, preparation, transcription, collection, compilation, and preservation of data pertaining to births, acknowledgements of paternity, deaths, fetal deaths (stillbirths), and data incidental thereto. We issue certified death certificates on individuals that died in the city of Beaumont and Precincts I and VI.

We can be reached at (409) 832-4000 or (409) 654-3631. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Birth and death certificates are issued the same day when you are in by 4:00pm. Applications are taken until 5:00pm and mailed the next business day.

Confidentiality

Birth Records
Birth records are confidential records for the first 75 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.

Acknowledgment of Paternity Records
Paternity records are confidential. A certified copy may only be obtained through the State Bureau of Vital Statistics. Call the Vital Statistics office for more information.

Qualified Applicants
A qualified applicant is the registrant, or an immediate family member (parent, grandparent, or sibling) either by blood or marriage, his or her guardian, or his or her legal agent or representative. Local, state, and federal law enforcement or governmental agencies and other persons may be designated as properly qualified applicants by demonstrating a direct and tangible interest in the record when the information in the record is necessary to implement a statutory provision or to protect a personal legal property right. This is demonstrated by written proof.

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

Certified Birth Certificate	$23.00
Certified death certificate - first copy each additional copy	$21.00 $4.00
Notary Affidavit	$6 / Additional Signature $1 each

Application form for Birth or Death Certificates

There is a $25.00 customer service charge on all returned checks.

Filing Fees
All amendments to birth certificates are processed through the State office in Austin and payable to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics. Forms available at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/

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.

Community Health Fairs
Screening services available through Health Fairs:

Diabetic Screening
Blood Pressure
Immunizations

Speakers
Educators are available with at least one week notice prior to desired engagement date.

Literature Catalog
A complete listing of all literature is available. Literature readily available

Community Outreach/Education Programs

Smoking Cessation / Tobacco Education
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
Breast Self Examination
Testicle Self Examination
Colon-Rectal Cancer Screening

Training Services
The Beaumont Public Health Department offers training services to Assisted Living Professionals, Day Care Facilities, and Community Organizations (churches and civic groups).

CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Community CPR
Infant and Child CPR
First Aid Basic

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       Health Alerts
       H1N1 Flu Information
       Dial 3-1-1 or 980.8311

       Healthcare 411

       National Center for
       Environmental Health
       Mold Information

       Immunization Information
       and Vaccine Requirements

       ImmTrac, the Texas
      Immunization Registry

       950 Washington Blvd.
       Beaumont, TX 77705
       Phone: 409.832.4000
       Fax:409.832.4270

      Ingrid Holmes,
       Public Health Director