Columbus County Health Department

11/25/2025

🎁 Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations 🎁

If you would like to make a toy donation to Toys for Tots this holiday season, now is the perfect time to spread a little cheer! ❤️

Please see the flyer below for all local drop-off locations. Donations will be accepted now through December 15th.

All donated toys must be new and unwrapped and appropriate for children ages 0–18.

Your generosity helps ensure that children in our community experience the joy of the holidays. Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause! 🎄✨

11/24/2025

🌟 Thank You, Town of Sandyfield! 🌟

A huge thank you to the Town of Sandyfield for inviting us to your health fair this past weekend! We had such a great time supporting the event and engaging with everyone who came out to see us.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community and share valuable resources. Thank you for having us—we look forward to partnering again in the future! 💙

11/24/2025

🌟 Happy Public Health Thank You Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible public health professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our communities healthy, safe, and informed.

From disease prevention and health education to emergency preparedness, environmental health, and everything in between—your dedication truly makes a difference. 💙

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing team at the Columbus County Health Department and to all public health workers across North Carolina and beyond. Your commitment, compassion, and hard work help protect and uplift our community every single day.

👏 We appreciate you today and every day! 👏

11/21/2025

🌟 Come Join Us Tomorrow in Sandyfield! 🌟
We’re excited to support the Town of Sandyfield’s Community Health Fair and hope you’ll join us for a day filled with wellness, resources, and community fun!

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, November 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sandyfield Town Hall
1795 Woodyard Rd., Riegelwood, NC 28456

💉 Free flu vaccines
🩺 Cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar screenings
🧪 STD testing
🎟️ Raffles and giveaways
🥦 Healthy food bags
👶 Childcare resources
📚 Health education and more!

This is a wonderful opportunity to take charge of your health and connect with local resources. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

11/19/2025

Did you know that the average life expectancy for men in the U.S. is roughly five years shorter than the average life expectancy for American women? It's International Men's Day and we're focusing on men's health, from preventive health screenings to mental health outreach to physical activity.
As we celebrate men and boys, let's reflect on the health disparities across genders, the reasons for this difference and how public health can close the gap. https://vist.ly/4f69z

11/19/2025

🌟 Join Us This Weekend in Sandyfield! 🌟

Come out and support the Town of Sandyfield’s Community Health Fair this Saturday! We’re excited to partner with the town to bring a day full of wellness, resources, and fun to our community.

📅 Saturday, November 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sandyfield Town Hall
1795 Woodyard Rd., Riegelwood, NC 28456

💉 Free flu vaccines
🩺 Cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar screenings
🧪 STD testing
🎟️ Raffles and giveaways
🥦 Healthy food bags
👶 Childcare resources
📚 Health education and more!

This is a great opportunity to take charge of your health and connect with local resources. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

11/14/2025

💜 What an incredible day in Bolton! 💜
We had such a wonderful time at the Health Fair for Alzheimer’s Awareness. Events like this truly highlight the strength and compassion of our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, picked up resources, or simply shared a friendly conversation. Your presence shows how committed our county is to supporting families, caregivers, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s.

Community partnerships and gatherings like this make a real impact, and we are grateful to be part of such meaningful work. Together, we can continue raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another.

Thank you, Bolton, for showing up and standing together for such an important cause! 💜

11/12/2025

🚨 Public Health Alert: Infant Botulism Outbreak 🚨

The FDA has reported an outbreak of infant botulism linked to all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products, resulting in an immediate recall of these products.

If you or someone you know uses this product, please stop use immediately and check the FDA’s official notice for the most up-to-date information and guidance.

For more information, please reference the FDA post below.

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/12/2025

💜 Join Us This Friday! 💜

Join us as we support the Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development this Friday, November 14, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at their Health Resource Fair for Alzheimer’s Awareness! 🧠💜

📍 Location: 15354 Sam Potts Highway, Bolton, NC

Come learn about Alzheimer’s awareness, explore valuable community health resources, and connect with local partners dedicated to supporting families and caregivers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is hosting Health Resource Fair Alzheimer's Awareness on Friday November 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15354 Sam Potts Highway Bolton, NC 28423.

11/12/2025

Free Naloxone Available at the Columbus County Health Department

The Columbus County Health Department now has free Naloxone (Narcan) available for anyone who needs it. Our supply is limited, so we encourage you to stop by soon if you or someone you know could benefit from having this life-saving medication on hand.

This service is completely confidential — simply stop by the Health Department and ask one of our front desk staff for Naloxone. We will also provide an informational pamphlet on proper use and overdose response.

Together, we can help prevent overdoses and save lives.

11/12/2025

🌟 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our amazing Nurse Practitioners — Fran Andrews and Stephanie Jones — for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and exceptional care. 💙

Fran and Stephanie play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our community. Their hard work, clinical expertise, and commitment to providing quality care make a lasting impact on the patients and families we serve every day at the Columbus County Health Department.

We are truly grateful for their continued dedication — not only to our health department but to the entire Columbus County community. Thank you both for your service, professionalism, and the compassionate care you provide to every patient who walks through our doors. 🙏💉

11/10/2025

📣 Just a Reminder!
Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th for normal business hours.

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country — we honor and appreciate you! 💙❤️🤍