Lee County Health Department

06/01/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

05/29/2026

EVENT REMINDER!!! Lee County Animal Shelter Saturday Adoption Event this Saturday May 30th from 10:00am-4:00pm. No appointment necessary. Come find your furrever friend!

05/22/2026

The Lee County Health Department will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 8:00am under normal operations.

05/13/2026

May is National Women's Health Month! Let's take the time to honor women's health by learning a few methods to maintain health:
-Eat a balanced diet
-Be active
-Stay up-to-date with regular check-ups
-Explore preventative care options with your medical provider
-Prioritize your mental health.
-Avoid to***co and alcohol.
-Try to get the optimal 7-9 hours of sleep nightly.

For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/nwhw.html

If you need preventative screenings, exams, or reproductive health information please call: 919-718-4640 or visit our website at: https://leecountync.gov/departments/public_health/index.php

05/06/2026

National Nurses' Week is recognized from May 6-12th. Themed this year as "The Power of Nurses" this year's goal is to recognize nurses' impact on patient safety, recovery, and quality of life. We thank all of the nurses out there going above and beyond each and every day to care for individuals in their time of need. A special thanks to our public health nursing staff who work daily to improve the health of Lee County.

05/05/2026

Mark your calendars! The 3rd annual Breast Feeding Health Fair and Community Baby Shower is scheduled for August 21, 2026 from 11am to 2pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center.

05/01/2026

04/24/2026

We want to take a moment to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals week which is recognized nationally April 19th-25th. This year's theme is Lab Story: To Infinity and Beyond for Our Patients. This theme reflects a commitment to going above and beyond for patients, continuous innovation, and quality while focusing on the unique, personal and professional impacts laboratorians make every day. Behind every test result our lab professional provides a story of compassion, precision, and skill that guides patient diagnosis and treatment. We are grateful for our lab professional who makes a difference in Lee County daily for our clients.

04/24/2026

EVENT REMINDER!!! Lee County Animal Shelter Saturday Adoption Event this Saturday April 25th from 10:00am-4:00pm. No appointment necessary. Come find your furrever friend!

04/23/2026

Employee Spotlight 🔦
On Tuesday April 22nd one of our Environmental Health Program Specialists Cierra Blackhorse was presented with a Stars Award for the Respect she demonstrates in her role with Lee County Environmental Health and her outside experience with customers in Lee County. Congratulations Cierra and thank you for positively representing Lee County!