Pender County Health Department

05/27/2026

You’re invited! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the ribbon-cutting and open house for the new Pender County Health and Human Services building.
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 298 Progress Drive, Burgaw, NC

We look forward to marking this exciting milestone together.

05/22/2026

Due to state-mandated repairs, the shelter will be closing at 5 p.m. on 5/20/26 and tentatively reopening on 6/3/26.
During this time, no animals or staff can be on-site.

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

The 2025 State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report is now available!

Learn more about the health status of Pender County residents, including progress on key health priorities, updated statistics, new initiatives, and emerging health concerns in our community.

View the full report here: https://pendercountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5573/2025-State-of-the-County-Health-Report

For additional Pender County health reports and resources, visit: https://pendercountync.gov/242/Pender-County-Reports

Together, we can continue building a healthier Pender County! 💙

05/14/2026

💚 Sometimes Listening Is the Best Support. 💚

Just a simple listening ear can be the most important step in helping a young person feel safe, supported, and understood. A caring conversation can make a lasting difference.

Learn more about supporting youth mental health from SAMHSA.

05/09/2026

What do Mother’s Day and immunizations have in common?
Both are about love, protection, and giving children the healthiest start possible. 💙
This Mother’s Day, Pender County Health Department celebrates the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help keep families healthy every day.
From pregnancy through childhood, mothers play an important role in making sure children receive preventive care, healthy support, and recommended vaccinations to help them grow and thrive.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Pender County Health Department! 🌷

05/08/2026

Happy National Nurses Week to the incredible nursing staff at Pender County Health Department! 💙🩺

Thank you for the compassion, professionalism, and dedication you show our community each and every day. Your hard work makes a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout Pender County.

We appreciate all that you do to protect, support, and improve public health. You are truly the heart of our community!

05/06/2026

NCDHHS Urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" to Prevent Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Diseases.

PRESS RELEASE — As temperatures rise, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases. In 2025, more than 1,000 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported statewide.

As outdoor activity increases, taking simple precautions like using repellent, checking for ticks, and removing standing water can help reduce your risk.

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/05/ncdhhs-urges-north-carolinians-fight-bite-prevent-tick-and-mosquito-borne-diseases

05/01/2026

🚭 Ready to Quit To***co for Good? We Can Help!

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You don’t have to quit alone. Start your journey today! 💙

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04/23/2026

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Pender County Health Department is sharing important information about Legionnaires’ disease following an increase in cases across North Carolina.
The overall risk to the general public remains LOW.

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/04/17/ncdhhs-shares-prevention-guidance-legionnaires-disease-risk-increases

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀' 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲?
It’s a serious type of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water systems like plumbing, hot tubs, and misting devices.
It is NOT spread person-to-person and NOT caused by drinking water.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸?
🔹 Adults 50+
🔹 Current or former smokers
🔹 People with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲:
✅ Run faucets/showers if unused for several days
✅ Use distilled water in humidifiers & CPAP machines
✅ Keep hot tubs clean and maintained
✅ Avoid letting water sit in hoses or pipes

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
If you have symptoms like cough, fever, shortness of breath, or muscle aches, contact your healthcare provider.

📞 Questions? Contact Pender County Health Department

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness of Legionnaires’ disease as cases have increased statewide and…