Columbus County Health Department

09/04/2026

All Columbus County Health Dept locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY CLOSURE

Columbus County Government offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

📣 Join us this Saturday!

The Columbus County Health Department will be at the Connect & Heal Waccamaw Siouan Community Health Fair this Saturday, September 5th, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe.

Come out for an evening focused on healing, cultural connection, and community health. There will be health fair vendors, cultural vendors, food, cultural dancing, gospel singing, and more! ❤️

We hope to see you there! 🌿🩺

08/31/2026

💜Today, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day. Stand with the Columbus County Recovery Court to honor lives, support recovery, and bring hope to the community.

Wear a purple ribbon today to show support, reduce stigma, and let others know they are not alone!

Access local help and resources right here in Columbus County: https://www.columbusco.org/columbus-county-quit-it-campaign

08/29/2026

🌞🩺 Wrapping up summer with a focus on health and wellness! 🩺🌞

Today, the Columbus County Health Department had the pleasure of joining the End of Summer Health Festival at the George Henry White Memorial Health & Education Center in Clarkton! 💙

We loved connecting with our community, sharing health resources, answering questions, and promoting healthy habits for individuals and families. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and to all of the amazing organizations who came together to make this event a success! 🫶🏽

Here’s to a healthy, happy, and safe end to summer! ☀️💙

08/26/2026

🎉 TOMORROW: SAFE HAVEN OPEN HOUSE! 🎉

Come out tomorrow, August 27, for the Columbus County DREAM Center’s Safe Haven Open House! 💙

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 403 S. M.L.K. Ave., Whiteville, NC 28472

The Columbus County Health Department will be there to connect with families and provide school supplies and helpful health resources as we get ready for a new school year! 📚✏️🩺

Come meet community partners, learn more about the Safe Haven program, enjoy games and refreshments, and discover the resources available to support children and families in our community. ❤️

We’d love to see you there! Stop by our table, say hello, and let us help your family start the school year healthy, prepared, and supported! 🎒✨

08/24/2026

📢 **IMPORTANT TB TESTING UPDATE!** 🩺

Effective today, August 24th, all PPD skin tests will be given and read at our Madison Street location.

📍 Madison Street Location: 604 North Madison Street
🕗 Monday–Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
🚫 Closed for PPD testing on Thursdays

We offer both appointments and walk-ins, so you can choose whichever works best for you!

Please share this update with anyone who may need TB testing. 💙

08/18/2026

📚💉 BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE CLINIC IS TODAY!💉📚

Columbus County Health Department is hosting our Back-to-School Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic TODAY, August 18th, from 4:00 PM–6:30 PM! 🚗💨

Is your child entering Kindergarten, 7th grade, or 12th grade this school year? Make sure they’re ready for the first day of school by getting their required immunizations! 🏫❤️

📍 Location: Columbus County Health Department
604 N Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472

🎒 FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES will be available as incentives while supplies last!

Please bring:
✅ Parent or legal guardian
✅ Child’s immunization record (if available)
✅ Insurance card

🚗 Stay in your car—we’ll make getting school-ready easy and convenient!

Share this post with a parent or caregiver who may need a reminder! 📲

08/13/2026

📚💉 REMINDER, COLUMBUS COUNTY! 💉📚

Back-to-school is right around the corner! 🎒✏️ Make sure your child is ready for a healthy school year by getting their required immunizations.

Join us for our Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic! 💙💚

📅 August 18th
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Columbus County Health Department
604 N Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472

🎒 FREE school supplies while they last!

Please bring:
✅ Parent or legal guardian
✅ Child’s immunization record (if available)
✅ Insurance card

Help us get our kids healthy, protected, and ready for the first day of school! 🚌📚💉

Share this post with a family who may need a reminder! 💚

08/10/2026

🤱💙 August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 💙🤱

This month, we’re celebrating the many benefits of breastfeeding and supporting moms and babies throughout their feeding journey. 🍼✨

Breastfeeding can provide important nutrients and antibodies for babies while also offering health benefits for moms. Whether you breastfeed, pump, use formula, or a combination of feeding methods, every family’s journey is unique—and every choice deserves support. 💙

🌟 This month, let’s:
• Support and encourage breastfeeding families
• Help create welcoming, breastfeeding-friendly spaces
• Share reliable information and resources
• Celebrate the hard work of moms and caregivers

💙 Moms deserve support—not judgment. Babies deserve nourishment—and families deserve encouragement.

If you have questions about breastfeeding or infant feeding, reach out to your healthcare provider or your local health department for support and resources.

Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 🤱💙