Scotland County Health Department

11/04/2025

Doula services are Free and Available in our communities!
Contact us for more information or get connected by completing the form at the link below!

Pregnancy and birth are beautiful, but they can also feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Our doulas provide free emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for families in Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, and Scotland counties.

Let us walk beside you every step of the way.
👉 Fill out our quick intake form to get connected with a doula today:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CS5Y9L2

11/03/2025

Have questions about car seat safety?
Contact us to speak with one of our local car seat technicians!

Puffy jackets might look cozy, but they can interfere with correct harness fit. Best practice is to buckle the child in and then place the jacket over the harness like a blanket. This makes it easier to stay comfortable when the car gets warm too.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

10/31/2025

Scotland County Health Department staff have focused on promoting Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October through Outreach Events, Health Presentations, and Wearing PINK on Fridays to support those who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and to encourage all women of age to get screened. For information about health topics or resources, contact a Health Educator at (910) 277-2440.

10/30/2025

The Office will be closed Thursday October 30, 2025 for Staff Professional Development and will reopen October 31 at 8am.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/27/2025

A special thank you to I. Ellis Johnson Community Center for being our community's most recent host and partner in promoting a healthy start for babies and families.

Through our Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) Initiative, we’re proud to partner with community sites to ensure accessible lactation spaces — making it easier for parents to reach their feeding goals.

These welcoming spaces help families nurture their babies in a stress-free, comfortable environment — whether at work, school, or in public places.

Breastfeeding offers powerful health benefits:
🌿 Strengthens babies’ immune systems
💪 Reduces the risk of infections and chronic diseases
💗 Promotes bonding and emotional connection
👩‍🍼 Supports maternal health and recovery

💬 Interested in learning more about community lactation spaces or how your organization can get involved? Contact Health Educators Janna Blue or Danequa Smith at 910-277-2440!

10/22/2025

🧡 Happy Unity Day 2025 🧡
Today, we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

Bullying can have serious and lasting effects like physical injury, emotional distress, and self-harm. It also increases the risk for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and other poor health outcomes.

We are committed to creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can gain health knowledge, build healthy behaviors, and connect to essential health services.✨

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

Happening until 2pm! Have unused medications? Come drive thru!

Got unused or expired medications at home? Bring them to the Operation Medicine Drop for safe disposal! There will be free goodie bags available while supplies last.

10/20/2025

Regular cancer screenings are the best tests doctors use to find cancer early but scheduling them can be confusing! Talk to your doctor about when you should start regular mammograms and colon cancer screenings: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prevention/screening.html

10/15/2025

Got unused or expired medications at home? Bring them to the Operation Medicine Drop for safe disposal! There will be free goodie bags available while supplies last.

10/14/2025

We’re excited to welcome Carolina Complete Health as they host a Community Baby Shower right here in Scotland County for ALL expecting families! 🎉

Expecting parents and families — you’re invited to join us for a fun and supportive event filled with resources, giveaways, education, and community connection. 🤰🍼💜
📅 Date: November 7, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: IE Johnson Community Center
815 McGirts Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352

✨ To sign up for the Community Baby Shower, visit
www.carolinacompletehealth.com/baby or call 1-833-552-3876
(TTY 711) today. Space is limited, so sign up today!