Pender County Health Department

09/02/2026

Learn the warning signs of su***de for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs

09/01/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. starts with connection. samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month/toolkit

08/31/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31

Today, we remember the lives lost, support those affected, and remind our community that every life matters and there is hope.

Together, we can prevent overdoses, support recovery, and save lives in Pender County.

📞 Need help? Call or text 988.
💜 Know the signs. Carry naloxone. Save a life.

08/28/2026

💜 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT 💜

Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Community Event – Break Stigma, Build Hope 2026!

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: CF Pope Elementary School Gymnasium
400 N. Wright St., Burgaw

Join us for community resources, free Narcan, live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and more!

💜 Every story matters. Every life matters.
Please share and help spread the word about the new location!

08/25/2026

🚨 TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! 🚨

Need to get your child’s immunizations up to date before school? We’re here to help! 💉📚

🏫 Pender County Health Department is hosting a ONE-DAY Extended Back-to-School Immunization Clinic TODAY!

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Both Locations

📌 Burgaw: 298 Progress Dr.
📌 Hampstead: 15060 Hwy 17

Don’t wait! Stop by today and get those school immunizations taken care of. 💙

📞 Questions? Call (910) 259-1230

Share this post to help spread the word! 📣

08/24/2026

EXTENDED IMMUNIZATION CLINIC — TOMORROW!

Need to get your child’s immunizations up to date? We’ve got you covered!

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
📍 Both Pender County Health Department locations

Burgaw: 298 Progress Dr.
Hampstead: 15060 Hwy 17

This is a ONE-DAY extended-hours clinic to give families an extra opportunity to get their children ready for the school year.

Questions? Call (910) 259-1230.

👉 Share this post with a parent or family who may need it! 📣

08/24/2026

Today is the First Day of School!

As you get your child settled into their school routine, don’t forget to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.

Vaccines help protect your child, your family, and our community from preventable diseases. ❤️

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making today a great time to check those vaccine records!

Need an immunization? Pender County Health Department is here to help.

Here’s to a healthy, happy, and successful school year! 🎉📚

08/19/2026

📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINIC! 📚
Pender County Health Department will offer a ONE-DAY extended hours back to the school immunization clinic

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 Both Pender County Health Department locations
📌 Burgaw: 298 Progress Dr. 📌 Hampstead: 15060 Hwy 17

Take advantage of our one-day extended hours.

📞 Questions? Call (910) 259-1230.

08/18/2026