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The Western Tidewater Health District announced Feb. 20 that the Southampton Health Department was returning to full clinical services starting Feb. 22 and that the Franklin Health Department’s services are being held at the Southampton department for the next six weeks.

The Southampton Health Department is found inside the Southampton County Office Center located at 26022 Administration Center Drive in Courtland.

The district noted in its Feb. 20 release that the Franklin Health Department’s normal location is closed due to renovations and that an update will be coming soon on its reopening.

The announcement from the district highlighted the services that Southampton’s department offers, including family planning, immunizations including COVID-19 vaccinations, sexual transmitted infections and tuberculosis risk assessments.

The Southampton Health Department is not accepting walk-ins at this time, but people should call 757-653-3040 to make an appointment or for any inquiries.