Northampton County Health Department

10/24/2026

collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal! Find a collection site near you. www.DEATakeBack.com

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today employees are wearing pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness and particularly to support our very own FNP Jamie who has fought her own breast cancer battle. We love you Jamie!

10/22/2026

Join the North Carolina Association of Hazardous Materials Responders and Nutrien Corporation for the Annual Haz-Mat On-Site Field Training Exercise!

The event takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 08:00 to 17:00 at Nutrien Aurora Phosphate, located at 1530 Hwy. 306 South, Aurora, NC 27806. Nutrien and Eastern Environmental Management will be graciously providing both lunch and dinner for attendees.

Lodging will likely be at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Washington, so please provide a head count as soon as possible to help us reserve the necessary rooms. A hotel link will be provided in a separate email soon.

For more details or to reserve your spot in the class, please refer to the attached flyer or email Captain Michael Pierce at [email protected] or Ricky Hesson at [email protected].

10/22/2026

Be prepared for a safe and fun Halloween with tips from NCDHHS.

Halloween is a time for costumes, fun and lots of candy! But before you or your kids dig into that trick-or-treat bag, know there are two steps you can take to…

10/21/2026

Without the right treatment and support, ADHD can have a serious impact on health and well-being. This ADHD Awareness Month, talk with your primary healthcare provider to learn more about the different treatments for ADHD. This CDC resource can help you get started: https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/treatment/index.html

10/20/2026

A food truck can look completely legitimate from the outside. That’s why it’s worth taking a closer look before you order.

North Carolina has food-safety requirements for regulated food trucks, including requirements involving safe water, handwashing, food preparation, equipment and waste disposal.

So before you buy, take a moment to look for the required permit or other posted public health information.
Can’t find it?

Ask the vendor—or check with the local health department.

A quick look can help you make an informed choice. That’s public health at work.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Have you ever wondered how you can best support those around you during a crisis, emergency, or traumatic event?

Join us on October 20th at 1 pm for Psychological First Aid: Listen, Protect, and Connect (LPC), a FREE training designed to help you recognize signs of distress, provide meaningful support, and connect individuals with appropriate resources when needed.

This training offers practical tools and strategies for supporting individuals experiencing high-stress situations, including family crises, emergencies, natural disasters, and other traumatic events. Participants will also learn ways to promote recovery, encourage healthy coping, and build resilience within our agricultural communities.

Register for our next course at www.ncfarmstress.org/training