Halifax County Public Health System

08/28/2026

Getting back into a school-year sleep routine doesn't have to be complicated.
Kids ages 6–12 need 9–12 hours of sleep a night. Teens ages 13–18 need 8–10 hours. Kids who stick to a regular bedtime are less likely to feel tired during the day.
If school's already back in session, it's not too late to reset. Start shifting bedtime a little earlier each night until it sticks.

08/28/2026

Children start watching us and picking up on our driving habits the moment they turn forward-facing. We need to teach kids how to be good passengers, always buckling up and speaking up when we see something that jeopardizes our safety. Get info/safety tips: https://www.nsc.org/road/resources/dih/driveithome

08/27/2026

Not ready to be a mom or a dad? Halifax County Health Department offers birth control options, pap smears, breast exams, STD testing and education. All visits are confidential! Call to make an appointment, 252-583-5021.

08/26/2026

We're hiring! Join our team!
Apply online: https://www.halifaxnc.com/Jobs.aspx

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Take the First Step to Quitting To***co and Ni****ne Products

With the right support, you can stop to***co or ni****ne products. Get free to***co cessation help 24/7 at QuitlineNC.com 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

08/24/2026

DYK: Feeling and being isolated can be bad for your health. The good news is that you can help reduce your risk! Find tips for staying connected with friends and family here: http://bit.ly/3qglklD

Staying connected can help prevent loneliness and social isolation and protect your mental health and physical health! Learn about risk factors and ways to help you stay connected.

08/24/2026

Does your child need a physical to play a sport at school? We offer sports physicals Monday-Friday by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at
252-583-5021.

08/21/2026

August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™—a day to remember lives lost to overdoses involving illegally made fentanyl and take action to help prevent future loss.

Counterfeit pills can look like real medication, but they may contain fentanyl. You can't see, taste, or smell fentanyl. Even one pill can be deadly.

This year, start a conversation with the young people in your life. Talk early. Share facts. Help prevent overdose: https://bit.ly/4bZPALM

08/21/2026