Franklin County NC Health Department

08/31/2026

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo located in…

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Knowing the signs of an overdose can help you act quickly and save a life. If you think someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone if it's available, and stay with the person until help arrives.

Swipe through to learn the signs of an overdose and what you can do in an emergency.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/

08/28/2026

Join us at a park for outside story time led by Franklin County NC Library, exploration, coffee, and tea with Franklin County NC Parks & Recreation and education provided by our RIMC Program! September we will start at Franklinton Park, then roll ourselves over to Epsom in October and scoot over to Owens in November. ☕️👶

This program will be held rain or shine on Friday mornings at 10:00am!

08/26/2026

Want to hear about some of our programs? Take a listen and learn about what we do here at the Health Department!

08/24/2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the year (parents, iykyk). 😀

Wishing all the Franklin County students a wonderful school year! You got it! ✏️🍎🏫

08/21/2026

🎒✨ That’s a wrap on our 4th Annual Back to School Bash!

From free backpacks and school supplies to community resources, food, fun, and plenty of smiles, we had such a wonderful time helping local students get ready for a new school year! 💙

A special THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors, vendors, community partners, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. Your generosity, time, and support made a difference for the students and families in our community. We are so grateful for each of you!

Here’s a little look back at an afternoon filled with community, connection, and getting our students ready to THRIVE! 📚🎒✨

08/20/2026

Franklin County Health Department is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on September 15, 2026, from 8:00am-1:00pm. Each donor will receive $40 in donor rewards! Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives! 💗

Please schedule an appointment by clicking on this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/301198

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first.

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Baby Bootcamp helps expectant parents feel prepared and supported — from safe sleep to breastfeeding. When you attend the session, you will receive some awesome goodies - including a FREE infant car seat. Join our next class today!

Registration is required: franklincobaby.as.me

08/13/2026

We offer extended hours for our Adult Health and Family Planning clinic on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7pm. Please call 919-496-2533 to schedule an appointment. 📣📆