Northampton County Health Department

ANNOUNCEMENTS

South Hill Fire Updates:

VDH Lifts Portion of Recreational Water and Fish Consumption Advisories for Meherrin River - 7/18/2024

Swimming and Fish Consumption Advisory - 7/15/2024

INSURANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

  Along with Medicaid, we now also accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC, MedCost and Cigna insurances.

 Other insurances are pending.

Animal Welfare is now under the Sheriff's Department effective 07/01/2023.  Please call 252-534-1125 with calls regarding animal rabies vaccinations, adoptions, rescues, lost pet inquiries, etc.

For Animal Control calls concerning animal cruelty, pick-up, complaints, etc. please continue to call 252-534-2611.

Cooperative Extension Service and Northampton County Health Department are collaborating to provide support for the citizens of Northampton County with the goal of encouraging, through education, supportive services and proven strategies that work to support healthier lifestyles.                                                                                This support group is FREE to any Northampton County citizen.  Each participant must register and be open to learning new and exciting methods to improve their overall health.  Due to the recent health pandemic, our support group will meet virtually over the internet via Zoom and/or the Zoom phone chat line.  Our standing meetings are always the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. All group members must register to participate.                                            

                                                                                                             Mission Statement

 The central purpose and role of the Northampton County Health Department is defined as:

"Promote, provide, and protect the health and safety of the citizens of Northampton County."

                                                                                                              Vision

"A culturally sensitive health organization providing quality services yielding improved health outcomes."

"Your thoughts matter to us"

If you have a comment or public health concern, please send e-mail to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Northampton County Local Government is a Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free government entity as of   January 4, 2013.

Tobacco-Free Ordinance

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Northampton County Health Department Contact Extensions Numbers

Northampton County Health Department Resources

2021 Community Health Assessment

2022 SOTCH - State of the County's Health Report

2022 -2023 Annual Statistical Report

2023 - 2024 Strategic Action Plan

2023 Resource Directory

2023 Client Satisfaction Survey Results

County Health Rankings

LINKS

American Diabetes Association

American Cancer Association

American Heart Association

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Diabetes Management & Sleep

Drugrehab.org

Mesothelioma Guide

Mesothelioma Help for Veterans

Northampton County Health Department Board of Health Members

The Northampton County Board of Health meets on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 PM in the Health Department Conference Room. The General Statutes (G.S. 130A-35) mandates that certain disciplines, if available within the County, are represented on the Board of Health. Board members can serve as many as 3 consecutive 3-year terms before rotating off the Board. Existing Board members are eligible for re-appointment at the end of each 3-year term.

                                                                                                                                                          Scheduled Board of Health Meeting Dates