MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Your Partner For A Healthy Community

Phone

859-498-3808

Fax

859-498-9082

117 Civic Center

Mt. Sterling, KY. 40353

Montgomery County Health Department is seeking nominations for their Board of Health. We are currently seeking nominations for nurse, engineer, optometrist, veterinarian, and consumer. Anyone residing in Montgomery County may nominate themselves or someone else to serve on the Board of Health. The Board of Health is made up of 12 members and serves a two-year term. Board members are expected to attend eight meetings per year. The electronic submission of the Kentucky Board of Health Nomination form is available from this link https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/genlogex/Detail.aspx?TK=88. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services selects members from online submissions. Nominations are due 10/31/24. KRS 212.020 is the Kentucky Revised Statute which organizes a County Health Board. Board of Health requirements are governed by Kentucky Administrative Regulation 902 KAR 8:150.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our office is located at 108 E Locust Street at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center. Next door to the UK Ag Extension offices.

Medical Clinic Hours:

Monday         8 am – 5 pm

Tuesday         8 am – 6 pm

Wednesday   8 am – 5 pm

Thursday       8 am – 5 pm

Friday            8 am – 12 pm

Closed Saturdays & Sundays

We offer flexible scheduling. Walk-ins are welcome each morning at 8 am, or you may call for an appointment at 859-498-3808.

Administrative Office Hours:

Monday         8 am – 4:30 pm

Tuesday         8 am – 6 pm

Wednesday   8 am – 4:30 pm

Thursday       8 am – 4:30 pm

Friday            8 am – 12 pm

Closed Saturdays & Sundays

We do not have a physician on site. You need to see your family doctor for acute illnesses.

No, but if the person who has lice has a Medicaid card or K-CHIP insurance, their physician can prescribe treatment and the cost of the prescription is usually covered. Click for more information on head lice. More information.

Department for Community Based Services

Family Support : 1-855-306-8959

Cash assistance, food stamps, and medical assistance

Protection and Permanency: 859-498-6312

Adult services, adoption, childcare, foster care

Social Services: 859-498-6312

Human Resources Cabinet

Fees for clinic services vary. Please call 859-498-3808 with any questions.

The cost for educational programs varies depending on the particular program.

Our agency provides many types of inspections, many of which may also require a permit.

For information about Food Handler Training and Certification, visit our food handler testing page by clicking here. All food establishments are also required to have at least one certified food manager on staff during all hours of operation. For info about Food Managers Training, click here.

We offer a variety of classes. See our Calendar of Events for more details.

If the animal has broken the skin, you should immediately contact your family physician or go to your local hospital emergency room. You should also call our office to report the bite. Your call will be referred to one of our Environmental staff that will obtain additional information about the incident and instruct you on what additional steps to take. Our telephone number is 859-498-3808 and  Fax number is 859-498-0719

Many women and some men can have no symptoms to some STD’s, but the STD can be causing permanent damage. If you think you may have an STD or have had risky behavior, you need to be tested. Telephone 859-498-3808 to schedule an appointment.

For information on a variety of health topics see:

Health Information A-Z.

The Plumbing Inspector is in the office on Thursday from 8:00 am-9:30 am. His telephone number is 859-498-6122.
The health department does a urine pregnancy test that can be done within a few days after your missed menstrual period.
859-498-3808

To rent the community room you must contact the Judge Executive’s Office at 859-498-8707.

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday (third Monday in January)

½ day on Good Friday (April 7)

Memorial Day (last Monday in May)

Independence Day (July 4)

Labor Day (first Monday in September)

Veterans Day (November 11)

Thanksgiving (2 days) November

Christmas (2 days) December

New Years (2 days) January

Fees apply to some services, however, no one will be denied services based on inability to pay. Services are by appointment. Those with no appointment will be seen as quickly as possible. The health department accepts Medicaid, Medicare and some private insurance plans. To find out what services are available to you, please call the health department at (859) 498-3808