What is a Health Card?

A Health Card is proof that you do not carry any parasitic diseases, based on stool sample test results from a certified lab.

• A Health Card legally permits you to work in the following industries: food service, childcare, chiropractors and massage, body art and tattoo parlors, cosmetology (hair, nails, makeup).

• Health Cards are valid for one calendar year.
• Health Cards must be available for DEH Inspectors to view.

How to Get A Health Card:

1.  Go to any medical lab and tell them you need to test for a health card. The lab will instruct you on how to provide a stool sample to test for parasites. Their fees vary.
2.  After you receive your stool sample results, please bring the following items to one of our locations

• The results of the stool sample
• Your photo identification card (i.e., Driver’s License, Passport, or Green Card)
• Your social security card
• A valid form of payment (Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx)

Fees: