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Description of Clinical Services
Alphabetically listed
Children’s Health Insurance
Help is available to find health insurance for your child. For assistance, speak with one of our outreach workers at 1-800-388-8690.
Communicable Disease Education and Outbreak Investigation
Our team of nurses and health educators respond to requests for information about communicable disease such as rabies, West Nile virus, meningitis, and tuberculosis. They also investigate, control and prevent outbreaks of disease in the community, such as Norovirus. To speak to one of our nurses about disease control, call (530) 621-6320.
Hepatitis C Testing
Hepatitis C is a virus that can silently live in a person’s body for years, even decades, destroying the liver. Early detection enables people to manage their illness and to save their lives, as well as protect others from getting infected. Hepatitis C enters the body through the blood of an infected person. The virus can be spread by sharing razors, toothbrushes and other personal care items with an infected person. The most common route of transmission is through contaminated needles, such as those shared when people inject illicit drugs. To get tested, call us to schedule an appointment.
HIV/AIDS Testing
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is different from most viruses because it attacks the immune system. The immune system gives our bodies the ability to fight infections. HIV is transmitted via sexual contact, sharing needles and syringes.The only way to know if you have been infected is to be tested. To get tested, call us to schedule an appointment. CDC Information on HIV
Immunizations
Immunizations prevent the spread of communicable diseases among children and adults. Without immunizations, you or your child are at greater risk of catching one of the vaccine-preventable diseases: Diphtheria/Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenza B (HiB), Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Pneumococcal, Polio, and Varicella (Chickenpox). Our pediatric vaccines are provided to us through the federally funded Vaccines for Children program which enables us to offer them in our "low-cost" immunization clinics. These vaccines are the same name brands offered in private practice. For more info on our Immunization Program click here.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing & Treatment
Confidential testing and treatment are available for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and syphilis. Qualified professional staff provide information and counseling on how to minimize your risk of catching or transmitting STDs. To get tested, call us to schedule an appointment. CDC Information on STDs
Tuberculosis Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease which attacks the lungs and can lead to death if not properly treated. It is spread by breathing in germs from an infected person and can be caught by anyone. The only way to find out if you are infected with TB is to have a PPD skin test. The test is quick and painless. Results are usually available in two to three days. If you are from a country in which TB infection rates are high, have recently come in contact with active TB, are HIV-positive, or have symptoms of TB (weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, cough, night sweats), then a PPD skin test is recommended. Call us to schedule an appointment.
Water Testing
Our laboratory can test your home’s well water and other water sources. The tests are reasonably priced and results are available quickly. Come into the lab and pick up the tests. Services are available for private residents, businesses, realtors and other individuals who need to ensure their water source is safe to drink. For more information about the laboratory, call us at (530) 621-6115. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Clinical Services
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, appointments are necessary for all clinical services. To make an appointment, call 530-621-6100 (Placerville) or 530-573-3155 (South Lake Tahoe).
What are the hours?
The clinics are open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 12 Noon, and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends and major holidays.
Who can use Public Health services?
Anyone can use services offered by Public Health.
How much do services cost?
Costs vary from service to service. You may receive free or reduced-cost services if you meet certain criteria (such as income, age, or health insurance status). For more information, call 530-621-6100 (Placerville) or 530-573-3155 (South Lake Tahoe).
Do you accept private health care insurance?
We do not currently accept private insurance, although some services are offered on a sliding scale.
Do you offer services in Spanish?
Yes, we offer verbal interpretation at the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe clinics.
Are your services confidential?
All services are confidential. Our staff maintains the highest level of confidentiality for all clients.
Does Public Health offer primary health care services?
We currently do not provide primary health care services. If you have primary care needs (such as a sore throat, an earache, or health exam), please consult your physician, the telephone book, or other health care facilities.
I need family planning services. Where can I go for that?
There are several health care providers in El Dorado County and the surrounding area who offer family planning services, such as pap exams and birth control. You will have to make an appointment at most of these offices. A few local family planning providers are:
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Tahoe Area |
Divide Wellness Center
Georgetown
(530) 333-2548 |
Barton Community Clinic
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 543-5623 |
Marshall Family Medicine
El Dorado Hills
(916) 933-8010 or (530) 344-5400 |
Planned Parenthood
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 581-3174 |
Western Sierra Medical Center
Camino
(530) 647-9762 |
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