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Important Notice!
The Tarboro branches of the Health Department and Social Services Have Moved!
 
As of Monday, October 29th, the Tarboro offices of both the Health Department and the Department of Social Services have moved into the new Human Services Building located at 122 E. St James St. Tarboro. All services for DSS and Health for the Tarboro branches, are available in this new facility. Click here to download a map showing parking locations.

Let us Know What You Think! 

The 2012 Health Department Public Input Survey is now open for your comments. Click this survey link to take the survey through September 28th. Your input is very important!

Download the 2012
State of the County Health Report

Community Health Assessment

What are the health issues Edgecombe County residents are facing? We need your input! Please take a few moments to participate in our

 

How are we doing?! Click here to find out!

Public Input Survey Results

 Edgecombe County Health Department now has a Teen Smoking Prevention Program. Click here to read more about the TRU program (Tobacco Reality Unfiltered), or call Meredith Capps, Teen Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, at (252) 641-6288.

   The Health Department 
Campus is a Tobacco FREE environment  

Breast Cancer Awareness - Learn More to Live Longer

American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen
Triangle Komen Affiliate


 

Mission

We exist to serve all citizens in the prevention of disease and injury through protection, promotion, and delivery of quality, cost-effective services for community, personal, and environmental health.

Karen W. Lachapelle, MAEd
Health Director

Locations

Tarboro Office
122 East St. James Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
 Rocky Mount Office
155 Atlantic Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Telephone: 252-641-7511
Fax: 252-641-7565
Appointments: 252-641-7564
WIC Appointments: 252-641-7550
HealthWorks: 252-641-4702
HomeCare: 252-641-7518
Hospice: 252-641-7558
 Telephone: 252-985-4100
Fax: 252-985-4011
Appointments: 252-985-1149
WIC Appointments: 252-985-1067
Environmental Health
201 Saint Andrew Street Tarboro, NC 27886
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 252-641-7573


 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Spread the Word!...Save a Life!

Breast Cancer mortality in Edgecombe County can be reduced, but early detection is the key.

Help us to spread the word...Help us to Save Lives

 
Links of Interest
How to Make an Emergency Kit
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NC Public Health Preparedness and Response
HIPAA
 
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For public comments or questions, please call 252-641-7531