Durham County Department of Public Health

Durham County Department of Public Health Welcome to the official page for the Durham County Department of Public Health, located in Durham, North Carolina!

Please be aware that representatives of Durham County Government communicate via this website. Any communication via this site (whether by a County employee or the general public) may be subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties.

Reminder, we will be closed tomorrow, 6/19, in observance of Juneteenth. Have a great weekend!
06/18/2026

Reminder, we will be closed tomorrow, 6/19, in observance of Juneteenth. Have a great weekend!

Most of our offices will be closed this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All offices will reopen with normal hours on Monday, June 22. Find details on how the holiday may affect specific county services here: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/County-to-Observe-2026-Juneteenth-Holiday.htm

With dangerously high temperatures here to stay for the next several days, take extra precautions if you have to work ou...
06/18/2026

With dangerously high temperatures here to stay for the next several days, take extra precautions if you have to work outdoors! Drink lots of water, even when you don’t feel thirsty, take breaks when you can, and stop work immediately if you feel signs of heat-related illnesses! Learn more about heat safety when working: https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/illness-first-aid

This week is Men’s Health Week! Men are at higher risk of certain health issues than women and are less likely to regula...
06/17/2026

This week is Men’s Health Week! Men are at higher risk of certain health issues than women and are less likely to regularly visit the doctor, so take action this week to improve your health and lower your risks! Call your doctor to get up to date on checkups, make a plan to cut back on drinking and smoking, and add more exercise, fruits, and vegetables to your daily routine!

06/17/2026
Naloxone can quickly reverse opioid overdoses and save lives while waiting for help to arrive. Learn more about how to a...
06/16/2026

Naloxone can quickly reverse opioid overdoses and save lives while waiting for help to arrive. Learn more about how to administer naloxone in an emergency, and pick some up to have it on hand when you need it. Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other opioid prevention resources in our building. Learn more: dcopublichealth.org/naloxone

We and other Durham County Government offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Come see us to...
06/16/2026

We and other Durham County Government offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Come see us today through Thursday to get up to date on your vaccines and other services!

06/15/2026

Address

414 E Main Street
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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