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1. What services does the Joplin Health Department provide to the community?

The JHD provides these services to the community:

• Vital Records: Issue birth certificates and death certificates
• Medical Services: Immunization for adults and children, Communicable disease investigation and prevention, Pregnancy testing, Temporary Medicaid for Pregnant Women
• Environmental Health: Well water testing, Mosquito fogging, Commercial plan reviews, Inspections & complaint intake (food, pools, hotel, childcare)
• WIC (Women, Infant, and Children): Supplemental foods for pregnant women and infants/children up to age 5, Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding Support
• Animal Control: Bite Investigations, Spay and Neuter Program, Animal Trapping and Pickup

2. How do I get a birth or death certificate?

Please go to this page for more information on obtaining a birth or death certificate:

https://www.joplinmo.org/393/Birth-and-Death-Certificates-Vital-Recor