The Mississippi Department of Health on Thursday announced a number of services at the Lauderdale County Health Department will be affected as the building, located at 5224 Vally Street, receives much-needed updates.

The six-month renovation project involves the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, including water lines and duct work for the entire building.

Most services will continue to be provided as usual, but because space will be limited during renovations, the number of patients that can be seen at one time will be significantly reduced. The Women, Infants and Children’s Nutrition Program services will not be affected.

Some clinic service areas will be affected more than others, including:

•Family planning: Family planning services will be provided, but due to lack of exam space, annual medical examinations for family planning patients will be referred to county health departments in adjacent counties.

•Vaccination services: We will continue to provide travel vaccinations, but due to limited vaccine storage, all other vaccinations will be referred to other county health departments.

•COVID-19 testing: Because of limited staff space, COVID testing will be suspended.

Please call 601-693-2451 for the Lauderdale County Health Department for assistance in scheduling appointments for clinical and WIC services.

The public can also contact health departments in neighboring counties for services.

Clarke County Health Department, 601-776-2149

Jasper County Health Department, 601-764-2419

Kemper County Health Department, 601-743-5865

Leake County Health Department, 601-267-3072

Neshoba County Health Department, 601-656-4371

Newton County Health Department, 601-635-2337

Scott County Health Department, 601-469-4941

Smith County Health Department, 601-782-4472

For more information on county health department locations and services, visit HealthyMS.com/locations.