The health department network in North Carolina consists of the state health agency and a system of county and city health departments that together deliver public health programs, disease surveillance, and preventive services to residents statewide.

Health Departments locations are available in 119 cities across North Carolina. They are spread across 100 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Raleigh, Morganton, Goldsboro, which operate full-service health departments providing comprehensive clinical and environmental health services to large urban populations.

Residents of North Carolina can access their local health department for vaccinations, vital records, food inspection reports, and communicable disease information. Many services are available by appointment, and some are walk-in friendly.

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Residents of North Carolina can order certified birth and death certificates, check restaurant inspection scores, and access free or low-cost vaccination services through their local health department. Most departments offer online appointment scheduling for clinical services.

Browse Health Departments by county across North Carolina to find the nearest location.