Employee Health
EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC
The Health Department offers an Employee Health Clinic to employees of Jackson County Government and other eligible patrons. Appointments are required for all appointments with same day visits often available. No fees are required for any services performed and County Employees are not required to use Sick Leave when coming to the Clinic.
Eligible Patrons
Jackson County insured full-time employee or retiree
Covered eligible spouse of insured full-time employee or retiree
Covered eligible dependent child(ren) ages 12-26* of insured full-time employee or retiree
Permanent, part-time employee
Note that eligible patrons ages 18+ should present a photo ID or other identifying document along with their insurance card for service.
Services Offered
Treatment of minor illness such as colds, flu, poison ivy, bug bites, rashes, cuts, sinus infection,.
Allergy shots (bring your own allergy serum)
Minor injury evaluation and/or treatment including minor stitches or removal
Lab work, with MD order
Blood pressure checks
Bridge prescriptions- you have a doctor’s appointment but your medication ran out
Vaccinations for all ages
Assistance with finding a primary care provider
Referral for nutrition counseling for help with weight, diabetes, etc.
Tobacco cessation, including prescriptions for approved products
Wellness physicals
CDL physicals
Law enforcement physicals
Family planning services: annual exam, prescription for birth control
Maternal health services
For appointments or more information, call 828-586-8994. Learn more here.
*Exception: Dependent children under the age of 12 years are only eligible for the following Employee Health Clinic Services: Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Kindergarten Physicals, and/or School Physicals.