Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to make an appointment?

Appointments are needed for:

• Children's yearly physicals
• Prenatal services
• Travel vaccinations
• WIC

Go to the Johnson County Health Department's clinic hours page for more information.

What services are provided on a walk-in basis?

• Pregnancy testing
• STD screens
• HIV-only screening and result counseling
• Vaginitis and uncomplicated urinary tract infection testing and treatment
• Family planning annual exams
• Employment/higher education physicals
• Birth control pill refills and Depo shots
• Immunizations (other than travel vaccinations)
• Tuberculosis testing

Who can I talk to about starting a child care or report a complaint about a child care center?

Call (913) 894-2525 and press 7 to reach someone in the Adult/Child Care Facilities Division.

Who can I talk to about an adult care facility issue or complaint?

Call the adult care nurse at (913) 477-8327.

Where do I make a complaint about a restaurant and how do I get my food establishment inspected?

The Johnson County Environmental Department handles restaurant complaints and inspections. Call (913) 715-6900 or visit http://jced.jocogov.org.

How do I get a copy of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate?

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Vital Statistics can provide that information. Call (785) 296-1400, or visit www.kdheks.gov.