Pitt County Health Department

06/08/2026

The Pitt County Health Department is hosting a mobile mammography event today until 3:30 PM.
To qualify for a free mammogram you must:
* Be between 40 and 80 years old
* Have a primary care physician to receive your results
* Have not had a mammogram in at least one year
* Can independently climb three steps into and out of the mammogram bus
* With or without health insurance

Call 877-318-1349 for an appointment. They are accepting walk-ins at this time!

06/04/2026

Pitt County Public Health Communicable Disease staff joined clinical and outreach representatives from across the state to discuss hepatitis in NC.

One of our providers, Melanie Lowery was part of a panel sharing her experience starting a Hepatitis C treatment program here at the Pitt County Health Department.

If you or a loved one would like testing or treatment for Hepatitis C, please call 252-902-2449 for an appointment.

You can also visit the Pitt County Public Health website at https://www.pittcountync.gov/1220/Clinical-Services-Care.

06/03/2026

Do you work in food service? You don’t want to miss this opportunity in New Bern.
Pitt County Health Department staff is working with Craven County Health Department to as they hold an educational conference for food service employees.

The event is no cost to attendees. Click the link in Craven County Health Department’s post below for more information.

Mark your calendar- this is one event you don’t want to miss!

Craven County is bringing you a hands-on food safety educational conference build specifically for food service employees.

What’s in it for you?

7 interactive training booths covering the 5 major foodborne illness risk factors, proper food storage order and allergen awareness.
Cutting edge presentations on allergens, building and fire safety, architect insights and more.
A high stakes, laugh filled Kahoot Showdown hosted by two of our State Environmental Health Regionals, claim those bragging rights!
An open mic- Safe Bites: “Ask Your Health Inspector” chat directly with the Environmental Health Branch Head of the Food Protection Program and REHS from Craven and Surrounding Counties. Bring your questions, clear up myths, and get real answers straight from the experts.
And YES… PRIZES! Win awesome giveaways just for participating, showing off your knowledge and having fun while you learn.

This event is all about hands-on learning, real-world skills and having a great time with the people who keep Eastern NC’s food scene running strong.

Event Details
Date: Monday, July 20, 206
Time: 9:00AM- 4:00PM
Location: New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front St, New Bern, NC
More information can be found at https://www.cravencountync.gov/2383/Bear-Hands-Educational-Conference-Expo-2

Spread the word to your team, coworkers, and fellow food service workers. Let’s show up, learn together, support our food community, and represent our counties with pride.
Learn. Laugh. Compete. Win. See you there!

06/01/2026

Welcome to Pitt County Health Department!
Nyah Molina will be completing her summer internship with the Nutrition Division.
Nyah enjoys spending time with her dog and working out. She plans to be a dietitian focusing on weight loss and diabetes.

05/25/2026

Pitt County Health Department is closed TODAY, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

The Pitt County Health Department will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/07/2026

Welcome to Pitt County Health Department!

Val is joining PCHD as the Lead Coordinator of Triple P. Triple P is a parenting program that gives parents tried and true strategies for parenting.

To learn about Triple P in Pitt and surrounding counties click here: https://www.pittcountync.gov/1261/Triple-P-Positive-Parenting-Program.

For parenting tips and articles click here: https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/articles-and-news/.

05/06/2026