Macon-Bibb County Health Department

COVID-19 vaccine is available at our health department without an appointment!
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COVID-19 testing is available through Public Health.
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Free & Low-Cost Healthcare for Our Community
Macon-Bibb County Health Department is dedicated to preventing disease, promoting health and protecting our community against health threats through education, service, advocacy and collaboration.
We offer more than 30 different programs and services, all focused on protecting you, your family and your community. We want to protect your health wherever you live, work and play. Many services we provide are available free, and all services we provide are low-cost. Learn more about cost, insurance and payment for our services. No one is denied service because of inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Our Team
County Nurse Manager: Vacant
Administrator: Dr. Jimmie Smith
Environmental Health County Manager: Felicia Pearson-Powell, MS
Safe Kids of Central Georgia Coordinator: Vacant
Hours of Operation
Monday: | 8 a.m – 4:30 p.m. | |
Tuesday: | 8 a.m – 4:30 p.m. | |
Wednesday: | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |
Thursday: | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |
Friday: | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
WIC: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Environmental Health: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Dental Office: Call the health department at (478) 745-0411 to schedule an appointment.
Vital Records: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m – 4 p.m.
Health department offices are closed on all state-observed holidays.
Contact Us
Call the Front Office: (478) 745-0411
Call Environmental Health: (478) 749-0106
Send a Fax: (478) 749-0101
Visit or Send Mail:
Macon-Bibb County Health Department
1600 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA 31201
Attend a Board of Health Meeting
We value your thoughts and would love to hear your opinions. All Board of Health meetings are open to the public. Find a schedule of upcoming Board of Health meetings on our Events Calendar.
Macon-Bibb County Health Fair/Health Information Requests
The Macon-Bibb County Health Department participates in numerous community health fairs throughout Bibb County. By partnering with local organizations, we aspire to raise health awareness and promote access to healthcare in our community.
Please complete and submit this form at least 3 months before your event date. We will acknowledge your request within one week of our receipt. Our participation and services provided will be based on the availability of our staff and resources. We will contact you to confirm or decline our participation no later than one month prior to your event date.
Discover Our Services
- Babies Can’t Wait Referrals
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Car Seat Safety Program
- Centering Pregnancy
- CPR Training
- Dental Health
- Environmental Health
- Family Planning – Birth Control Choices Video
- General Labwork with doctor orders
- Health Assessments
- Health Education Services
- High Blood Pressure
- High Risk Infant Follow-up
- HIV Testing
- Immunizations
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Perinatal Case Management
Macon-Bibb County Health Department is a member of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce.
- Physical Assessment
- Pregnancy Prevention Program
- PrEP
- Pregnancy Related After Birth Services
- Pregnancy Testing
- Prenatal Clinics
- Resource Library
- Sickle Cell Clinic
- STD Testing
- TB Clinic
- Travel Clinic
- Vision, Hearing & Dental Screening
- Vital Records
- West Nile Virus Prevention/Mosquito Control
- WIC
- Women’s Health Clinic

Macon-Bibb County Health Department is recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, MBCHD has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision of a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.

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