Communicable Diseases

The Kosciusko County Health Department's Communicable Disease Program has maintained the obligations and responsibilities assigned to the Local Health Department under Indiana Administrative 410, Rule 2.3-Disease Reporting and Control. These responsibilities include case ascertainment, case management, and case investigation of reportable diseases, conditions, and events.

The Communicable Disease Program participates in public education through participation in Health Fairs, speaking engagements, and educational programs. Students are accepted for introductions to public health and communicable disease reporting and investigation including physicians in residency.

For more information about the Kosciusko County Health Department's Communicable Disease Program, please contact: Teresa Reed, R.N., Case Manager-Communicable Disease Program, (574) 372-3517 or (574) 527-3007

TB Skin Tests

Our Health Department is now offering TB skin testing to the general public for a small fee. Skin tests will be placed on Mondays from 8:30 am to 12 noon. The individual must return to have the test read on Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12 Noon. If the individual does not return for the reading the test is invalid and the test is replaced. If another test is required the fee must be paid for each test placed. Call 574-372-3517 for more information.

Sexually Transmitted Infection

The Kosciusko County Health Department does NOT have a Sexually Transmitted Infection Program nor does the Health Department provide testing.

Free or lower-cost resources would be available at:

Warsaw Family Health Center

2307 E Center Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 306-2298

IFHC receives and administers federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for family planning services, known as Title X, which are provided through a system of Family Planning Resources that provide contraception, STD testing and treatment, screening for cervical and breast cancer, screening for testicular and prostate cancer, pregnancy testing, counseling and referral for other health services.

Open on Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 am to 5 pm and Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Some services provided:

• STI/STD testing
• Forms of birth control
• Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy testing and counseling
• Pap smears

You do not need insurance. Services are available to everyone regardless of your ability to pay. You may qualify for FREE services.

Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc.

Health Services Pavilion
1515 Provident Drive, Suite 180
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-5110

Open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Some Services Provided:

• STI/STD testing
• Pregnancy testing & confirmation

STI/STD testing is a one-time-only service. Clients are counseled on abstinence and then provided a voucher for testing and treatment through MedStat. All services are free.