Polk County Health Department in Polk County, North Carolina

This health department provides public health services including immunizations, disease surveillance, environmental inspections, and vital records for the community. Polk County Health Department is located at 161 Walker Street, Columbus, NC. Bring photo ID and insurance information for clinical services, and have your parcel or facility information ready for environmental health inquiries.

About Polk County Health Department

The Polk County Health Department, located in Columbus, NC, monitors public health risks, coordinates Columbus agencies responding to public health threats, and enforces North Carolina public health standards. As a Department of Public Health (DPH), the department works to prevent the spread of diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and ensure a clean water supply. The Health Department also provides access to Polk County public records.

• Vaccination clinic schedules, available vaccines, and immunization records
• Ordering certified birth, death, and marriage vital records
• Filing a food safety or environmental health complaint
• Communicable disease reporting, testing, and outbreak notifications