Welcome to the Brown County Health Department
The Brown County Health Department encourages organized community efforts to address public health issues by applying medical, scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health.
Last Updated 01/11/2021
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS:
Hoosiers age 70 and older are now eligible to receive the vaccine as they are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Visit https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ to find a vaccination site near you.
DRIVE THRU COVID-19 testing at Brown County Music Center:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 6 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4 pm
2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 am to Noon
To register, visit: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov or call (812) 320-1124.
**FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON VACCINATIONS & TESTING SEE “Brown County COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Information” ON OUR HOME PAGE**
Hoosiers age 70 and older are now eligible to receive the vaccine as they are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Visit https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ to find a vaccination site near you.
DRIVE THRU COVID-19 testing at Brown County Music Center:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 6 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4 pm
2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 am to Noon
To register, visit: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov or call (812) 320-1124.
**FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON VACCINATIONS & TESTING SEE “Brown County COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Information” ON OUR HOME PAGE**
**Please SCROLL DOWN to REVIEW Important Information about the Brown County Health Dept’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.**
Address:
201 Locust Lane
P.O. Box 281
Nashville, Indiana 47448
201 Locust Lane
P.O. Box 281
Nashville, Indiana 47448
Phone: (812) 988-2255
Fax: (812) 988-5601
Email: bchealth@browncounty-IN.us
Fax: (812) 988-5601
Email: bchealth@browncounty-IN.us
Please call the front office staff if you have any questions about: Septic Permits, Septic Searches or Spec Sheets.
The Brown County Health Department now accepts credit or debit cards. We also accept cash (when paying in person), personal checks, money orders and cashier's checks.
NEW! Forms for the Brown County Health Department are now accessible on both the individual services pages and on the Links/Forms page to help make finding and downloading our forms easier.
Brown County COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Information:
Vaccinations For COVID-19
Current Eligibility for COVID-19 VACCINATIONS:
Hoosiers age 70 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You have been selected to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because you are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The vaccine provides another level of protection to keep you and your loved ones safe.
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE RECEIVING VACCINATION**
Visit https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ to find a vaccination site near you. If you don’t have access to a computer, call 211 to register.
Please Note: Other eligible groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available.
For complete vaccination eligibility and current planned distribution, please review the “COVID-19 Vaccination Program - Brown County” Document (BELOW)
Hoosiers age 70 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You have been selected to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because you are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The vaccine provides another level of protection to keep you and your loved ones safe.
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE RECEIVING VACCINATION**
Visit https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ to find a vaccination site near you. If you don’t have access to a computer, call 211 to register.
Please Note: Other eligible groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available.
For complete vaccination eligibility and current planned distribution, please review the “COVID-19 Vaccination Program - Brown County” Document (BELOW)
COVID-19 Testing
DRIVE THRU COVID-19 testing at Brown County Music Center:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 6 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4 pm
2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 am to Noon
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE TESTING**
To register, visit: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov or call (812) 320-1124. Upon arrival, stay in your vehicle and we will come out to you.
For additional information regarding COVID-19 Testing in Brown County, please review the “COVID-19 Brown County Community Testing” Flyer (BELOW)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 6 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4 pm
2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 am to Noon
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE TESTING**
To register, visit: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov or call (812) 320-1124. Upon arrival, stay in your vehicle and we will come out to you.
For additional information regarding COVID-19 Testing in Brown County, please review the “COVID-19 Brown County Community Testing” Flyer (BELOW)
COVID-19 Vaccination Program - Brown County
COVID-19 Brown County Community Testing
BCHD COVID-19 Informational Letter
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Web Site:
http://cdc.gov/
CLICK HERE to Open a Copy/Download a Copy of the BCHD COVID-19 Information Letter (ABOVE)
http://cdc.gov/
CLICK HERE to Open a Copy/Download a Copy of the BCHD COVID-19 Information Letter (ABOVE)
Additional COVID-19 Information & Local Resources
CLICK HERE to Redirect to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) web site: www.cdc.org
For additional questions, please call the Brown County Health Department at (812) 988-2255 or the Indiana State Department of Health at (877) 826-0011, #1, or visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov
For medical emergencies, call 911.
To contact the Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 HotLine call: (877) 826-0011 or visit their website:
https://coronavirus.in.gov/
For information on how you can volunteer throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, visit: https://serv-in.org/
For current information on COVID-19, go to Facebook and search for: Brown County COAD Community Organizations Active in a Disaster. A group of local organizations and leaders stepped in to help create and up-date this information when disaster strikes. Be sure to Like and Share this page.
If you need help with essential needs and emergencies related to food, medicine, transportation, etc., call the Brown County Coronavirus Assistance Hotline at (812) 988-0001.
Here is a list of local restaurants with carry-out and delivery menus. To access the document, CLICK HERE or copy and paste into your web browser: https://19aznq47tjgc24ewn3215ef2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Brown-County-Restaurants-COVID-19-032020.pdf
For additional questions, please call the Brown County Health Department at (812) 988-2255 or the Indiana State Department of Health at (877) 826-0011, #1, or visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov
For medical emergencies, call 911.
To contact the Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 HotLine call: (877) 826-0011 or visit their website:
https://coronavirus.in.gov/
For information on how you can volunteer throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, visit: https://serv-in.org/
For current information on COVID-19, go to Facebook and search for: Brown County COAD Community Organizations Active in a Disaster. A group of local organizations and leaders stepped in to help create and up-date this information when disaster strikes. Be sure to Like and Share this page.
If you need help with essential needs and emergencies related to food, medicine, transportation, etc., call the Brown County Coronavirus Assistance Hotline at (812) 988-0001.
Here is a list of local restaurants with carry-out and delivery menus. To access the document, CLICK HERE or copy and paste into your web browser: https://19aznq47tjgc24ewn3215ef2-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Brown-County-Restaurants-COVID-19-032020.pdf
2021 Restaurant License Renewals
The Annual Food Permit application for Brown County for 2021 is now available. Completed application forms and payment are due between January 2nd and January 31st. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot take money prior to January 2nd.
For seasonal operations, licenses need to be renewed prior to opening. Special events (i.e. Valentines Day openings) licensing must be in place. All year/ non-seasonal permits paid after the 31st of January will be subject to a $10/day fine.
Original signed copy of the application are required to issue the license. We cannot accept scanned copies. You can mail this signed form to us or drop it off at the office. We do take credit and debit cards, money orders and cash for a 3% fee. Please call the office if you have any questions.
Annual License Full Application 2021.doc
Annual License Limited Application 2021.doc
Annual License Bed & Breakfast Application 2021.doc
Annual License Not-For-Profit Application 2021.doc
Temporary Foods Permit Application 2021.doc
For seasonal operations, licenses need to be renewed prior to opening. Special events (i.e. Valentines Day openings) licensing must be in place. All year/ non-seasonal permits paid after the 31st of January will be subject to a $10/day fine.
Original signed copy of the application are required to issue the license. We cannot accept scanned copies. You can mail this signed form to us or drop it off at the office. We do take credit and debit cards, money orders and cash for a 3% fee. Please call the office if you have any questions.
Annual License Full Application 2021.doc
Annual License Limited Application 2021.doc
Annual License Bed & Breakfast Application 2021.doc
Annual License Not-For-Profit Application 2021.doc
Temporary Foods Permit Application 2021.doc
Food Manager's Certification Class
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The Brown County Health Department will host another ServSafe class on May 12 & 13th at the Brown County Annex Building. Class will start both days at 8:30. On the 12th the class will end at 12:30pm and on the 13th the test will be given at the end of class starting at about noon. There will be a two hour time-slot to complete the test.
Cost for the class, text and test is $150. BCHD accepts cash, check and debit credit cards as payment. The Text is the 7th edition of the ServSafe Food Manager. You can pay for the class and pick up the test anytime in advance of the class. Our office is open 8-4 from Monday to Friday at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN Call 812-988-2255 for more information or to reserve a place in this class.
Cost for the class, text and test is $150. BCHD accepts cash, check and debit credit cards as payment. The Text is the 7th edition of the ServSafe Food Manager. You can pay for the class and pick up the test anytime in advance of the class. Our office is open 8-4 from Monday to Friday at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN Call 812-988-2255 for more information or to reserve a place in this class.
Food Safety Education Class
This FREE food safety class can be provided either at the County Building or your restaurant or food service establishment. This is a basic class that discusses the ways to help prevent food borne illness and is geared towards service staff, dishwashers, kitchen help and management. This is not a certified class and will not meet the requirements for a Certified Food Handler, but it will give staff a working knowledge of the reasons behind some of the Food Code regulations.
Contact Jennifer Heller, EHS at the Brown County Health Department to set up a time and location for presentations. (812) 988-2255
Contact Jennifer Heller, EHS at the Brown County Health Department to set up a time and location for presentations. (812) 988-2255
Brown County Health Department Sharps Containers Disposal Program:
In an effort to ensure proper disposal of sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets), the Brown County Health Department is now participating in a sharps container disposal program. This is a free service for county residents who may use sharps for themselves, family members, pets, and/or livestock. Sharps containers may be picked up at the Health Department M-F, 8:30-3:30, with the exception of holidays.
A full, sealed sharps container can be returned to the Health Department for free disposal and an empty one received at that time. Sharps containers are for sharps only. No other waste is to be placed in the container. The Health Department will only collect and dispose of FDA-cleared sharps containers. Alternative sharps containers, such as detergent bottles or coffee cans, will not be accepted. This is not a syringe exchange program.
The Brown County Health Department thanks you for participating in this program in an effort to keep sharps out of our daily trash and helping to maintain Brown County as a beautiful place to live and work.
A full, sealed sharps container can be returned to the Health Department for free disposal and an empty one received at that time. Sharps containers are for sharps only. No other waste is to be placed in the container. The Health Department will only collect and dispose of FDA-cleared sharps containers. Alternative sharps containers, such as detergent bottles or coffee cans, will not be accepted. This is not a syringe exchange program.
The Brown County Health Department thanks you for participating in this program in an effort to keep sharps out of our daily trash and helping to maintain Brown County as a beautiful place to live and work.
Community Health Resources:
Adult Stay Well Clinics are held monthly at Hickory Ridge. Nurses perform general screenings for no charge at these clinics.
Adult Stay Well Clinics are held monthly at Hickory Ridge. Nurses perform general screenings for no charge at these clinics.
Important Health Information:
For current information on safety concerns in Indiana, please contact the State Board of Health web page at:
http://www.in.gov/isdh/
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact our office at:
Phone: (812) 988-2255
For current information on safety concerns in Indiana, please contact the State Board of Health web page at:
http://www.in.gov/isdh/
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact our office at:
Phone: (812) 988-2255