Craven County Health Department

11/24/2025

Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile is currently located at Brinson Memorial Elementary School. Since the Smile Mobile moves around to different locations throughout the school year, be sure to check our page often for updates..........
Actualización de la ubicación de Smile Mobile: Smile Mobile se encuentra actualmente en la Escuela Primaria Brinson Memorial. Dado que Smile Mobile se mueve a diferentes lugares durante el año escolar, asegúrese de consultar nuestra página con frecuencia para obtener actualizaciones.

11/17/2025

RECALL UPDATE REMINDER: Includes All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products.

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/14/2025

DID YOU KNOW the Craven County Health Department & Community Health Center can assist not only with your physical health, but also BEHAVIORAL HEALTH needs?

See below for ways we can care for you!

11/12/2025

DID YOU KNOW the Craven County Health Department & Community Health Center has a comprehensive CHILD HEALTH clinic?

Does your child need a wellness exam, sick visit, immunizations, or sports physical? Give us a call to schedule (252) 636-4920!

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOBe45leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxc0JXckxOcklRRXJqaHRSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu9UPoMO8finB3CS5QAjctxTOYMtC5wWfw73XGfnlNnVnRfWKwQt2vJ0O9Wx_aem_3ZZ-tMDpQvO4h1z61bIKfg

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/12/2025

GREAT NEWS! The Walk for Recovery has been rescheduled for this Friday, November 14th from 3:00-6:00pm at the First Citizens Sculpture Park in Downtown New Bern, NC. We hope you will join us for a resource fair and awareness walk! Walk starts at 5:00pm! 💜

SPREAD THE WORD!

11/08/2025

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.

🚌CARTS will offer limited operations for PORT Health and dialysis trips.

♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will remain open on Tuesday, November 11. All pickup routes will run as normal.

🛝Parks will operate on normal hours.

11/06/2025

Join us, November 15th at the Stanley White Recreation Center for FREE health screenings, haircuts, food and more! See the flyer for all the details!

If you are in Craven County or the surrounding areas, you will not want to miss the Healthy Barbershop Conversations event that will be hosted by ENC Prevent Diabetes and Vision Forward.

Did you know 1 in 3 million adult Americans are prediabetic and 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer? Come join us for a discussion on how to prevent diabetes and reduce your risk prostate cancer.

We will have FREE health screenings, FREE food, FREE hair cuts, and Free give-a-ways and KISS 102 FM will be on site.

This event is open to everyone so come and bring your family and friends. You will not want to miss!!

11/05/2025

DID YOU KNOW the Craven County Health Department & Community Health Center has an in-house PHARMACY for our patients?

Lower cost medications. Same day or next day prescriptions.

Your care is a one-stop shop!

11/03/2025

DID YOU KNOW that the Craven County Health Department & Community Health Center offers comprehensive PRIMARY CARE services, and we are accepting NEW patients!!

Here you're not just cared for.

You're cared about.

Call today to schedule your appointment (252) 636- 4920!

10/31/2025

Changes to NC WIC approved foods effective November 1, 2025. More information about WIC approved foods can be found here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic/mywic
Cambios en los alimentos aprobados por el programa WIC de Carolina del Norte a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2025. Para obtener más información sobre los alimentos aprobados por el programa WIC, haga clic aquí: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic/mywic

10/24/2025

Do You Know Your Numbers?
Your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are key indicators of your health — and we’re here to help you stay informed!

Join us for a free health screening event at the Godette Community Center on November 8, 2025 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

✔️ Get your numbers checked
✔️ Receive helpful health resources
✔️ No appointment needed

This event is free and open to all Craven County residents. Take a step toward better health — we’ll see you there!