
"Striving for a Healthier Community"
Duplin County Health Department's mission is to provide prevention and protection measures to ensure the health of the community and the environment. The staff of this department includes the health director, director of nursing, registered nurses, health educators, maternal outreach workers, care coordination nurses, child healthcare consultant, translators, clerical and housekeeping staff.
Duplin County Health Services is a multi-faceted agency that strives to make Duplin County a healthier and safer community in which to work and live. The health department provides community resources and healthcare far above and beyond what is offered at regular physician offices. We actively strive to develop and implement programming that best suits the health needs of the community.
Click here for more information about the Duplin County Health Department Community Health Services.
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Our core services include:
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- Adult Health
- Child Health
- Environmental Health
- Women's Health
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- HIV/AIDS Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
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- Adult and Child Immunizations
- Laboratory
- Maternal Health
- Newborn Post-Partum Home Visiting
- Tuberculosis (TB) Program, Dental Program
- Dental Varnish Program
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In addition to regular clinic services, the health department offers:
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- Educational Counseling and Programs
- Dental Services
- Parenting/Birthing Classes
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Some of the many educational programs the health department offers include:
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- Centering Pregnancy Program
- Mobile Dental Unit
- Car Seat Program
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- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Program.
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As an effort to keep abreast of Duplin County's health needs, representatives from the health department actively serve on a wide variety of community committees. Representatives also participate in community events such as health fairs, fundraisers, panel discussions and give presentations on various health topics. Every effort is made to keep the public informed of health information and health related news through community wide press releases in local media.
We have a qualified bi-lingual staff to provide interpreter services to Duplin County Health Services clients enhancing communication during direct service delivery.
The health department's services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and a sliding fee scale is used for patient pay.
The Duplin County Health Department has received numerous awards for their service including the Kettner Clinic Productivity Award and Glaxco Smith Kline Child Health Recognition Award.
| Phone Number: |
(910) 296-2130 |
| Address: |
340 Seminary Street,
Kenansville, NC 28349 |
| Hours of Operation: |
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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