Sevier County Health Department
719 Middle Creek Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-1032
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
We observe all state holidays
Email: sevierco.hd@tn.gov
For information about reporting a complaint, please visit Environmental Health at the Tennessee Department of Health.
TELEHEALTH
Looking for a more convenient way to see a provider? Ask the Sevier County Health Department about Telehealth. Telehealth allows you to visit with a provider from the comfort of your home and the appointments are quick, private, and easy to access.
Who’s Eligible: Pregnant TN resident and support partner residing with participant. Currently use tobacco products or quit within 3 months of pregnancy.
Services: 4 prenatal cessation sessions, $25 diaper voucher at prenatal sessions 3 &4 if tobacco-free,12 postpartum sessions, $25 diaper voucher each for participant and partner if stay tobacco free.
Cost: NO COST
Who’s Eligible: Children from birth to 21 years age who have a chronic illness or a medical condition which may affect the functioning of a child, live in Tennessee and meet income and program eligibility guidelines.
Services: A team approach is used to assist families in obtaining coordinated and comprehensive health care for their child. Other services covered are medical supplies/drugs, therapy, hearing evaluations, and special foods.
Cost: NO COST
For more information about Children’s Special Services (CSS) please visit Children’s Special Services at the Tennessee Department of Health
Who’s Eligible: Women 50-64 years of age, and women 40-49 years with abnormal breast exams who meet program guidelines.
Services: Clinical breast exams, pap smears, and mammograms. Patient is screened for presumptive eligibility for TennCare, related paperwork is completed, and patient is referred for testing or care.
Cost: NO COST
For more information about Breast & Cervical Screenings, visit Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening at the Tennessee Department of Health
Who’s Eligible: Anyone requesting service
Services: Testing and Treatment
Hepatitis C: Preventive education, confidential testing, and referral for treatment.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Preventive education, confidential testing, treatment, and partner notification for sexually transmitted disease, including HIV/AIDS.
Tuberculosis: Risk assessment (with testing for those at high risk), and treatment
Cost: NO COST
The Sevier County Health Department is dedicated to improving the health and prosperity of the people of Sevier County. This motto allows us to engage with clients not solely in our clinic but outside of the building providing primary preventive services throughout the community. Primary preventive services are the first step in protecting individual health we focus on combating risky behaviors that can lead to poor health in the future. For this current year our focus is on Healthy Weight Management, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Providing Immunizations, Teen parenting support and prevention along with tobacco cessation and prevention efforts.
For more information contact the Sevier County Health Department’s Health Educators
Who’s Eligible: Children <18 years of age.
Services: Dental examinations, preventive services, restorative care, and education.
Cost: For uninsured - Sliding Fee Based on Income or TennCare
For more information about Dental Services please visit Oral Health Services at the Tennessee Department of Health
General Environmental Health services include inspections of restaurants & food, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, daycare centers, schools, campgrounds, public pools & hot tubs, tattoo establishments & artists. This division promotes annual rabies clinics throughout the county, follows up on animal bites, delivers specimens to the laboratory for rabies testing, and follows up on laboratory results. New pool plans are approved for compliance with state regulations.
The Sevier County Health Department works closely with Child Care Facilities in Sevier County to encourage the enactment of the Gold Sneaker Initiative within their facilities. The Gold Sneaker Initiative was developed to enhance policy related to health and wellness within licensed childcare facilities across Tennessee.
Environmentalists inspect food service establishments, motels, public swimming pools, schools, child care facilities, camps and tattoo/body piercing businesses. Inspections monitor safety and sanitation standards, as well as compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act. In addition, Environmentalists facilitate rabies vaccination clinics and conduct rabies and West Nile virus investigations.
Septic Tank Permits and Soil Sampling
Phone: 865-429-1766
Swimming Pool inspections
Phone: 865-453-2787
Food and General
The Sevier County Environmental Specialist inspects every establishment where food and beverages are prepared and served. Each establishment is inspected once or twice a year depending on the types of foods served, or more often as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the Hotel, Food Service Establishment, and Public Swimming Pool Act of 1985. Current food permits and the most recent inspection report must be displayed in a prominent location for the public to view. Environmental Health conducts inspections of childcare facilities, as well as their food service operations. Environmental Health licenses and inspects body piercing establishments at least once per year.
Consumer complaints and reports of suspected food-borne disease outbreaks are promptly and thoroughly investigated in cooperation with county nurses, doctors, and epidemiological workers.
Employee-level training is available free of charge in our county health department every month. Contact us for a schedule of training classes at 865-453-2787.
For more information about Environmental Services please visit Environmental Health at the Tennessee Department of Health
Submit a permit application for a Food Service Establishment, Public Swimming Pool, Hotel/Motel, Organized Campground, Body Art, Bed and Breakfast, or Mass Gathering.
Services: Complete physical exam, and all appropriate lab tests, including pap smear. Reproductive health education on different birth control methods, and provides birth control. If desired referrals for vasectomies are provided for men. ECP (Emergency Contraception) is also available.
Cost: For uninsured - Sliding Fee Based on Income or TennCare or Private Insurance
For more information about Family Planning Services please visit Family Planning at the Tennessee Department of Health
Who’s Eligible: Anyone under 21 years of age.
Services: Fluoride varnish is applied to the teeth two to four times a year. It strengthens the teeth and protects them from cavities.
Cost: NO COST
For more information about Fluoride Varnish please visit the Fluoride Varnish Program at the Tennessee Department of Health
A Health Educator works with individuals and groups to provide information on a variety of topics related to a healthy lifestyle. Special emphasis is given to tobacco, teen pregnancy prevention, obesity, rape prevention and diabetes control. If you are interested in hosting a program or require more information about what subjects a Health Educator can cover please contact the Sevier County Health Department at 856-453-1032.
HUGS (HELP US GROW SUCCESSFULLY)
Who’s Eligible: Prenatal clients, infants or children under six years of age who are at risk for medical problems or developmental delays.
Services: Parenting skills education, preventive health teaching, early childhood education, medical care coordination, and prenatal education.
Cost: NO COST
For more information about the Home Visiting Program (HUGS) please visit HUGS at the Tennessee Department of Health
For more information about Children Health and Development Program (CHAD) please visit CHAD at the Tennessee Department of Health
Childhood and Adult vaccinations are available to protect against many diseases.
Who’s Eligible: Children and Adults of all ages.
Services: Children’s immunizations provided include DTaP and Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Hepatitis B, Hib, pneumococcal conjugate, polio, rotavirus, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, Hepatitis A, HPV, and meningitis.
Adult immunizations provided are Hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, MMR, pneumonia, tetanus, Tdap, and varicella. In addition, flu vaccine is available for both children and adults.
Cost: For uninsured - Sliding Fee Based on Income or TennCare or Private Insurance
For more information about Immunizations please visit Vaccines and Immunizations at the CDC
Who’s Eligible: Any woman requesting pregnancy test
Services: Urine pregnancy tests are available. If positive, patient is screened for presumptive eligibility for TennCare, related paperwork is completed, and patient is referred for prenatal care. Prenatal patients are also eligible for a dental exam and cleaning.
Cost: For uninsured - Sliding Fee Based on Income or TennCare or Private Insurance
Who’s Eligible: Uninsured age 19 to 64 years
Services: Traditional primary care services including women’s health exams, acute illness or injury care, and chronic disease management. Services include medical evaluation, laboratory testing, and limited pharmaceutical support.
Cost: Sliding Fee Based on Income
Services: Certified copies of birth certificates can be obtained for TN births. Certified copies of death certificates can also be obtained for deaths occurring in TN.
Cost: $15 for each copy
For more information about Vital Records, please visit Vital Records at the Tennessee Department of Health
Who’s Eligible: Children from birth to age 21 years
Services: Physical exams, school physicals and health screenings are available. An exam is comprehensive and requires the following components:
* Health and developmental history
* Unclothed physical exam
* Vision screening
* Hearing screening
* Laboratory tests
* Immunizations
* Health education/anticipatory guidance
Cost: For uninsured - Sliding Fee Based on Income or TennCare or Private Insurance
Who’s Eligible: Pregnant women, new Moms up to six months after delivery, breastfeeding Moms up to one year after delivery, infants and children under the age of five years who live in Tennessee and meet income and program eligibility guidelines.
Services: Provides food instruments which can be used at local stores to purchase milk, cereal, juice, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, whole grain breads, dry beans, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, infant formula, baby food and infant cereal. WIC also offers breastfeeding guidance and support, healthy eating education, and referrals for a variety of services.
Cost: NO COST
For more information about Women Infant and Children (WIC) please visit WIC at the Tennessee Department of Health
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Sevier County Health Department Mission
To protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.
Vision: A recognized and trusted leader, partnering and engaging to accelerate Tennessee to one of the nation’s ten healthiest states.
Values: Teamwork-passionate people innovating together
Integrity, honesty, and accountability in all that we do
Mutual respect- Appreciation of one another’s perspectives and our diversity
Excellence- Deliver superior quality services
Compassion- Demonstrate caring in daily operations and throughout public health crises.
Servant Leadership- Combine humility with the will to steward/serve the public’s resources and trust.
