Putnam County Health Department
Free & Low-Cost Healthcare for Our Community
Putnam 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
Office Manager: Irene Mitchell
County Nurse Manager: Peggy Petitt, RN
Environmental Health County Manager: Kathryn Hill
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: | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |
| Friday: | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
WIC: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health department offices are closed on all state-observed holidays.
Contact Us
Call the Front Office: (706) 485-8591
Call Environmental Health: (706) 485-8591
Send a Fax: (706) 485-2018
Visit or Send Mail:
Putnam County Health Department
117 Putnam Drive, Suite C
P.O. Box 3776
Eatonton, GA 31024
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.
Discover Our Services
- Babies Can’t Wait Referrals
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Car Seat Safety Program
- Environmental Health
- Family Planning – Birth Control Choices Video
- Health Assessments
- Health Education Services
- High Risk Infant Follow-up
- HIV Testing
- Immunizations
- Perinatal Case Management
- Physical Assessment
- Pregnancy Prevention Program
- Hypertension/Diabetes Clinic
- Pregnancy Related After Birth Services
- Pregnancy Testing
- Resource Library
- STD Testing
- TB Clinic
- Vision, Hearing & Dental Screening
- West Nile Virus Prevention/Mosquito Control
- WIC
- Women’s Health Clinic
Additional Resources:
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Job Openings at North Central Health District
Internships
Board of Health
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Privacy Policy
Teens & Adults
For Children
Other Programs
County Environmental Health Offices
Chemical Hazards
Tourist Accommodations
Food Service
Rabies Control
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Body Art
Land Use
Swimming Pool Program
Water Testing for Private Wells
Environmental Health Complaints
Georgia Food Recall Alerts
Personal & Family Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness for Functional & Access Needs
Severe Weather Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Training
Medical Reserve Corps
Regional Healthcare Coalitions
Strategic National Stockpile/Medical Countermeasures

