Columbus County Health Department

08/18/2025

It’s Week 2 of National Immunization Month!

🕒 Missed a vaccine? It’s never too late to catch up!
Whether you’re 25 or 65, vaccines are still important. Protect yourself — and others — from preventable diseases.
💬 Talk to your provider about what you might need.

08/15/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

💉 Vaccines: Proven Then. Powerful Now. 💉

📜 History shows the proof:

Smallpox once killed millions—vaccination wiped it off the planet. 🌍

Polio paralyzed thousands—vaccines brought it to the brink of eradication. 💪

Measles outbreaks? Dramatically reduced when vaccination rates are high. 🛡️

From past victories to today’s health challenges, vaccines have always been one of the most powerful tools in protecting lives. But protection only works if we stay up to date.

📅 Don’t leave your health to chance.
Call the Columbus County Health Department at 910-640-6615 to schedule your immunizations today.
Together, we can protect our history—and our future. 💙

08/15/2025

Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, science-based reasons. Knowledge beats worry every time.

08/13/2025

protect against unplanned pregnancy and most s*xually transmitted infections, including HIV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis.

Use only water- or silicone-based lubricant with a condom during vaginal and particularly a**l s*x

08/11/2025

🌟 Thank You, Columbus County! 🌟

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came out to the 2025 Columbus County Health Department Back to School Event on Friday, August 8th! 🎒📚 Your support and participation made the day a huge success, and it was wonderful to see so many families, students, and community members preparing for the new school year together.

A special thank you goes out to our incredible vendors and partners who made this event possible:
Southeastern Community Action Partnership, Inc • East Coast Migrant Head Start Projectt • Columbus County Schools • Columbus County Department of Social Services • YWCA Lower Cape Fear • Advantage Behavioral Healthcare • Truist • Whiteville Rescue • PNC • Easterseals PORT Health • Kona Ice • Whiteville Police Department NC • Columbus County Transportation • City of Whiteville Fire Department • Columbus County Sheriff's Office • Airlink Vitalink • Columbus Regional Healthcare🚓🚒🍧

We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting the health, education, and well-being of our community. Here’s to a safe, healthy, and successful school year ahead! 💙

08/08/2025

📣 FINAL REMINDER! 📣
Our Back to School Event is TODAY from 1:00–4:00 PM! 🎉

✅ FREE school supplies
🎯 Fun games
🎁 Awesome prizes
💉 School immunization sign-ups
… and so much more!

Bring the whole family and help us kick off the school year right! Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see you there! 📚✨

08/06/2025

🎒✨ Back to School Event Countdown! ✨🎒
Only 2 DAYS LEFT until we kick off an amazing Back to School Event! Are you ready to learn, laugh, and make friends? 📚✏️

The Back to School Event is happening this Friday, August 8th from 1PM–4PM at the Columbus County Health Department (📍304 Jefferson St.)!

✅ FREE school supplies
✅ Fun games & awesome prizes
✅ School immunization sign-ups
✅ Meet your local Health Department staff & community partners

🎯 Whether you're prepping for Pre-K or heading into high school, this event is your one-stop shop to kick off the school year right!

📣 Tag a parent, share with a friend, and don't miss out!

07/31/2025

07/31/2025

🚨 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨
We’re counting down the days until National Night Out 2025 — and we can’t wait to see YOU there! 👋🎉

📅 Tuesday, August 5th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Whiteville City Hall Parking Lot

We’re teaming up with Whiteville Police Department NC to bring you an evening full of FREE family fun, community connection, and an up-close look at the people and equipment that help keep Columbus County safe.

From bounce houses and dunk tanks to food, games, and first responder vehicles — this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest one yet! 🚓🚒🚨

💙 Come meet your deputies and officers, enjoy the fun, and help us build a stronger, safer Columbus County — together.


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07/25/2025

🎒✨ Back to School Event Countdown: Just 2 Weeks Away! ✨🎒

Mark your calendars — the ultimate Back to School Event is happening Friday, August 8th from 1PM–4PM at the Columbus County Health Department (📍304 Jefferson St.)!

✅ FREE school supplies
✅ Fun games & awesome prizes
✅ School immunization sign-ups
✅ Meet your local Health Department staff & community partners

🎯 Whether you're prepping for Pre-K or heading into high school, this event is your one-stop shop to kick off the school year right!

📣 Tag a parent, share with a friend, and don't miss out!

07/25/2025

The heatwave begins Friday.

07/24/2025

🎉 A big THANK YOU to Southeastern Community College for inviting us to be part of your High School Summer Camp Game Day!

We had a fantastic time connecting with students and sharing the many rewarding career opportunities available within public health. 👩‍⚕️🧑‍🔬💼

We’re grateful for the chance to inspire the next generation and highlight the important work we do for our community. 💙🧡