Halifax County Public Health System

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

: spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A person with measles can infect 9 out of 10 people around them if they are not protected. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/measles

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and due to changes in health and social connections, such as memory loss and/or the loss of family and friends. Read more about risk factors of social isolation and loneliness here: http://bit.ly/3qglklD

Staying connected can help prevent loneliness and social isolation and protect your mental health and physical health! Learn about risk factors and ways to help you stay connected.

01/06/2026

As you get older, being active can help you keep doing the things you love. Learn how to with tools and resources from : https://bit.ly/2qzZlJq

A medida que envejeces, mantenerte activo puede ayudarte a seguir haciendo las cosas que te gustan. Aprende a moverte a tu manera con herramientas y recursos de : https://bit.ly/3f6zhC0

12/31/2025

Going smoke-free isn’t unbearable when someone’s in your corner. QuitlineNC is here to help you through it.

12/30/2025

Not ready to be a mom or a dad? Halifax County Health Department offers birth control options, pap smears, breast exams, STD testing and education. All visits are confidential! Call to make an appointment, 252-583-5021!

12/29/2025

WIC is a nutrition program that helps families stay healthy. The program provides healthy foods, nutrition counseling/education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other programs. For eligibility requirements and how to apply, call the Halifax County WIC office at 252-535-4845.