Halifax County Public Health System

Not ready to be a mom or a dad? Halifax County Health Department offers birth control options, pap smears, breast exams, STD testing and education. All visits are confidential! Call to make an appointment, 252-583-5021!

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We provide immunizations and health assessments for children and young adults birth to 20 years of age. Walk-ins are accepted for immunizations from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Health assessments are available by appointment only. Please call us at 252-583-5021 to schedule an appointment. Please bring your child’s immunization record to your visit.

Halifax County Health Department Car Seat Safety Training!
Come learn about car seat safety, how to properly install a car seat and more! Parents/legal guardians of children up to age 8 or less than 80 pounds are eligible to attend our free class. Car seats will be provided upon successful completion of the 1 hour program. You must be prepared to load the car seats into your vehicle.
To schedule an appointment go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4faaa62ea1fec43-carseat
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Car Seat Safety Training Halifax County Health Department is now offering Car Seat Safety Training. Come learn about car seat safety, how to properly install a car seat and more! Parents/Guardians ONLY of children up to age 8 or less than 80 pounds are eligible to attend our free class. Car seats will be provided upon succe...

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Spending time outdoors this summer can be great for your mental and physical health, but don’t forget about sun safety!

Layer your protection by wearing clothing that covers, applying sunscreen, and staying in the shade during the sunniest parts of the day.

Explore more tips for sun safety: https://bit.ly/3WGcq45.

Please see the link below for the most recent update from the Virginia Department of Health in regard to the ongoing environmental issue resulting from the South Hill, VA Warehouse Fire that occurred on July 6, 2024.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.

VDH Lifts Portion of Recreational Water, Fish Consumption Advisories for Meherrin River - Newsroom (virginia.gov)

Halifax County Public Health System continues to participate in daily calls with our partners from Virginia and North Carolina. We will continue to share updates as needed.

North Carolina State Emergency Response Team Actively Monitors and Prepares for Impacts Resulting from the South Hill, VA Fire

Press Release — The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is in close coordination with agencies in Virginia regarding the ongoing environmental issue resulting from the South Hill, VA Warehouse Fire that occurred on July 6, 2024. The warehouse facility contained a large quantity of agricultural chemicals and runoff from the firefighting efforts has entered several water systems in southern Virginia, including the Meherrin River from its confluence with Mountain Creek, and the Miles and Dockery Creeks, upstream of the Roanoke River (Lake Gaston).

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North Carolina State Emergency Response Team Actively Monitors and Prepares for Impacts Resulting from the South Hill, VA Fire Press Release — The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is in close coordination with agencies in Virginia regarding the ongoing environmental issue resulting from the South Hill, VA Warehouse Fire that occurred on July 6, 2024. The warehouse facility contained a large quantity of agricul...

Roanoke River: Do not swim, boat or eat fish due to release of chemicals from industrial fire in Virginia Roanoke River and Meherrin River are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after an industrial fire in South Hill, VA.

Urgent Important Update:

With recent advisories issued as a result of the industrial fire in South Hill, VA on July 6th, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is urging public health officials to bring awareness to the nature of potentially affected areas to include Halifax County. Runoff is flowing downstream into the Meherrin and Roanoke Rivers and will continue to be tested and monitored for any potential harmful exposure. See the full press release from Friday, July 12th below:

https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/12/virginia-department-health-issues-recreational-water-fish-consumption-advisories-waters-along-nc

The Halifax County Health Department leadership and surrounding affected counties will continue to keep the public abreast to any changes as they arise. Thank you!

Virginia Department of Health issues recreational water, fish consumption advisories for waters along NC border The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers, that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources ...

Please join the Halifax County Health Department and Halifax County Operation Restart on today from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm for their Youth Health Fair/Activity Day! For more information:

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

DYK? About half of all people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. encourages us to Be the and learn how certain social determinants of health can impact the mental well-being of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Access more information and trusted mental health resources by visiting https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month-2024.

Please join the Halifax County Health Department and Halifax County Operation Restart on tomorrow for their Youth Health Fair/Activity Day! The event will be held from 10 am - 1:30 pm! For more information:

Please join the Halifax County Health Department and Halifax County Operation Restart on Saturday, July 13th for their Youth Health Fair/Activity Day! The event will be held from 10 am - 1:30 pm!

The heat index is dangerously high this week. Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and call 911 if there is an emergency. For more information, visit https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/oee/climate/heat.html

El índice de calor es peligrosamente alto esta semana. Conoce los signos y síntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y llama al 911 en caso de emergencia. Para más información visita https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/oee/climate/heat.html

Looking for some creative ways to stay hydrated this summer? Add a hydration boost with these water-rich fruits and vegetables:

● Cucumbers
● Watermelon
● Melons
● Strawberries

What's your favorite way to stay hydrated on hot summer days?