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*EBOLA NEWS ALERT AND INFORMATION*

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory reported a positive laboratory test result for Ebola on a patient in a Dallas County hospital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed the positive result. The patient had come from West Africa to visit family members in the United States during the previous week. He presented to a Dallas County hospital with symptoms consistent with Ebola and specimens were submitted to both laboratories for testing today. The patient is in isolation under standard, contact, and droplet precautions. Persons who had contact with the patient are being identified, informed, and monitored. 

The Paris-Lamar County Health District will keep the community informed of any updated news and information regarding Ebola.

Helpful Links About Ebola:

Click here for the Centers for Disease Control Ebola Information Page

Click here for the Texas Department of State Health Services Ebola Information Page

Questions and Answers Regarding Ebola

2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

What you need to know about Ebola

Ebola: What you need to know if you live in the U.S.

About the Paris-Lamar County Health District

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Paris-Lamar County Health District is to provide the best possible opportunity for good health to the citizens of Lamar County through health promotion and the prevention of disease. 

 Public health services for the City of Paris and Lamar County are provided by this department. Funding is derived from the City of Paris and Lamar County as well as through grants from the Texas Department of State Health Services.  As a public health department most services are primarily preventive medical treatment. Services provided include pre-natal care, family planning, immunizations, care of non-emergency medical problems, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program and sanitary inspections.

The staff includes a medical director, nurse practitioner, nurses, and clerical staff capable of delivering care, answering patient questions, and maintaining office service. In the event of an emergency, patients are referred to Paris Regional Medical Center emergency room.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointments are scheduled after patients have completed Medical History forms and the Health Care Assistance Application. These forms are located in the Info Center under Patient Forms. Immunizations do not require appointments.

PAYMENTS

Fees are determined by the local health board. Services of the Paris-Lamar County Health District are provided regardless of ability to pay, however, payment is expected when services are rendered unless prior arrangements have been made. Programs are available for low income families for reduced fees or no fees. Applicants qualify on an individual basis for one year. Applications must be renewed annually.  Applications are available at the office or on this website.

We accept cash, check, debit card, VISA, MasterCard and Discover. There is a $1 processing fee for debit and credit cards.