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Things to Know for the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

    What Is a Total Solar Eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, causing the moon to completely block the face of the sun. This period of total eclipse is referred to as “totality.” Indiana is in the path of totality and will experience a [...] Things to Know for the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

Free Dental Screenings!

Free dental screenings will be held on Friday, February 2nd from 10:30am- 3pm. Please click on the link below for more information! Give Kids a Smile Flyer 2024 Free Dental Screenings!

Marion County Social Determinants of Health Story Map 

Marion County Public Health Department’s Healthy Communities Section collaborated with Indiana University – Indianapolis Polis Center’s SAVI team in 2023 to create the Marion County Social Determinants Map that explores the sociodemographic, public health, economic, and other factors that have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. Story Maps use a [...] Marion County Social Determinants of Health Story Map 

Immunizations for Children and Adults

Immunizations and other services are available by appointment through the Nurse of the Day program at the Marion County Public Health Departments. Click here for information about District Heath Office locations, hours and phone numbers to call for an appointment. Immunizations for children and young adults from birth through age 26 are also available at [...] Immunizations for Children and Adults

Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate – English/Spanish Please click here to visit the Vital Records webpage. Birth Certificate

Welcome to the Marion County Public Health Department

Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County’s Division of Public Health is known as the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD).  MCPHD has served the residents and visitors of Marion County, Indiana for nearly 100 years.  The area that MCPHD covers includes the City of Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Speedway, and Southport.  The mission of the department is to promote physical, mental, and environmental health, prevent and protect against disease, injury, and disability.  The health department operates two service bureaus: the Bureau of Environmental Health (BEH), the Bureau of Population Health (BPH) and Public Health Administration.  It is enabled through Indiana Code 16-22-8.

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