Wilson County Health Department

10/23/2025

Do you have any unused or expired medications?
Safely dispose of them this Saturday, October 25th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot (2500 Forest Hills Rd) during DEA National Prescription Take Back Day!

Take a look inside your medicine cabinet and make a difference! If you have medications you no longer need, haven't used, or that have expired, bring them to the event this Saturday, October 25th, anytime between 10 am and 1 pm, located at the Walmart Parking Lot. Let's work together to ensure the safety of our communities by responsibly disposing of unused meds!

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

10/20/2025

Do you have used syringes at home stored in bottles, jugs, or official Sharps containers? Don’t toss them in the trash. Bring them to our Syringe Disposal Day for safe, responsible disposal ♻️

✅ Protect yourself
✅ Protect others
✅ Keep our community safe

This free event is open to all community members. No special container is required.

📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕐 1:00 to 4:00 PM
📍 Wilson County Health Department
🩸 In partnership with Wilson Medical Center

10/07/2025

Early detection saves lives! In Wilson County, our Commissioners are proud to stand in support of ! For more information and resources on free or low-cost services related to early detection, visit: https://www.wilsoncountync.gov/departments/health-department/bcccp

10/03/2025

Wilson County WIC will remain open, and services are continuing during the federal government shutdown. Please keep using your WIC benefits, attending appointments, and accessing services as usual. If there are any changes, we will share updates. You can check your benefits anytime in the ebtEdge app.

09/24/2025

Throughout the month of September, RC3 will be highlighting local partners and community members as part of our campaign!

Today, we'd like to highlight our partners at the Wilson County Health Department!

The Wilson County Health Department's mission is to improve health, prevent disease, protect against exposure to environmental hazards, and promote health equity for all. They provide many services at no or low cost to our community including primary care, child and maternal health, family planning, immunizations, WIC, nutrition, health education, and other educational outreach opportunities.

The Health Department also leads the Wilson County Syringe Services Program. This program offers free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, referral to substance use disorder treatment, and recovery services. Also included are free sterile needles, hygiene kits, Naloxone, and other supplies for people who use IV substances. Community members can access these services at the Health Department, RC3, Carolina Family Health Center, and the Mobile Unit (Mr. Dancy's and the new Mobile Care Unit seen in the picture!). For more information on this, you can call (252) 237-3141!

For more information about the Health Department and their efforts, please visit their website at https://www.wilsoncountync.gov/departments/health-department or give them a call @ 252-237-3141!

RC3 would like to again thank the Health Department for being a !

09/18/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Celita Graham! 🌟

Today at the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) conference, Celita was honored with the Robert S. Parker Leadership Scholarship. This prestigious award supports public health professionals who are pursuing advanced degrees to strengthen their leadership and impact across North Carolina.

The scholarship, presented by Mary Beth Parker, wife of the late Robert S. Parker, recognizes leaders with at least five years of dedicated service in public health. Celita’s commitment to advancing health equity and improving the well-being of communities truly embodies the spirit of this award.

👏 Join us in celebrating Celita for this well-deserved recognition and her continued journey in public health! 💙

09/17/2025

Know the warning signs of a heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest. Dial 911 immediately if these warning signs are present! Learn more at bit.ly/AHACardiacWarningSigns.

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

📞 Today is 9-8-8 Day
988 is the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, in emotional distress, or needs someone to talk to, dial 988 for free, confidential support—available 24/7.

💙 You are not alone. Support is just three digits away.

08/29/2025

The Wilson County Health Department will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We will return to normal operations on Tuesday, September 2nd.

08/28/2025

Wearing purple has become an annual tradition for us to bring awareness to International Overdose Awareness Day, typically observed on August 31. This day is set aside to remember those lost, support those in recovery, and bring attention to the impact of overdose in our community.

We invite you to join us for the Wilson County Overdose Awareness Community Event tonight, August 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wilson County Courthouse Plaza, 115 E. Nash St., Wilson, NC. The evening will feature guest speakers, messages of recovery, community booths, naloxone training, music, and the lighting of luminaries.

08/18/2025

WASH School-Based Health Centers are open and ready to help with back-to-school needs like sports physicals, immunizations, sick visits, and more. Services are available for all students attending Wilson County Schools. Call 252-399-7752 to schedule. Scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the yearly enrollment packet.

English: https://bit.ly/4oHz9s8
Spanish: https://bit.ly/3Jk51Ty