Wilson County Health Department

11/10/2025

Wilson County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Thank you to all who have served. Your service and sacrifice are deeply appreciated!

11/07/2025

If you have old syringes or sharps that need to be safely disposed of, today’s the day! Stop by between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for safe disposal.
📍1801 Glendale Drive, SW, Wilson
Representatives from Wilson County Emergency Medical Services and the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition will be on-site, along with the sponsoring agencies, Wilson Medical Center and the Wilson County Health Department.

11/04/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!
The Wilson County Health Department invites everyone in our community to take a quick 6-question survey. It doesn’t matter if you’ve used our services or not, all feedback is important. Your input helps guide how we serve Wilson County. The survey takes less than two minutes to complete!

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://forms.office.com/g/3xJDUXdZjQ

Thank You!

11/03/2025

Bring any used syringes or Sharps containers to our Neighborhood Syringe Disposal Day this Friday, November 7, from 1–4 PM at the Wilson County Health Department.

Let’s work together to keep Wilson County safe, clean, and healthy! ♻️
No special containers are required, and everyone is welcome.

In partnership with Wilson Medical Center❤️

10/23/2025

Do you have any unused or expired medications?
Safely dispose of them this Saturday, October 25th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot (2500 Forest Hills Rd) during DEA National Prescription Take Back Day!

Take a look inside your medicine cabinet and make a difference! If you have medications you no longer need, haven't used, or that have expired, bring them to the event this Saturday, October 25th, anytime between 10 am and 1 pm, located at the Walmart Parking Lot. Let's work together to ensure the safety of our communities by responsibly disposing of unused meds!

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

10/20/2025

Do you have used syringes at home stored in bottles, jugs, or official Sharps containers? Don’t toss them in the trash. Bring them to our Syringe Disposal Day for safe, responsible disposal ♻️

✅ Protect yourself
✅ Protect others
✅ Keep our community safe

This free event is open to all community members. No special container is required.

📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕐 1:00 to 4:00 PM
📍 Wilson County Health Department
🩸 In partnership with Wilson Medical Center

10/07/2025

Early detection saves lives! In Wilson County, our Commissioners are proud to stand in support of ! For more information and resources on free or low-cost services related to early detection, visit: https://www.wilsoncountync.gov/departments/health-department/bcccp

10/03/2025

Wilson County WIC will remain open, and services are continuing during the federal government shutdown. Please keep using your WIC benefits, attending appointments, and accessing services as usual. If there are any changes, we will share updates. You can check your benefits anytime in the ebtEdge app.

09/24/2025

Throughout the month of September, RC3 will be highlighting local partners and community members as part of our campaign!

Today, we'd like to highlight our partners at the Wilson County Health Department!

The Wilson County Health Department's mission is to improve health, prevent disease, protect against exposure to environmental hazards, and promote health equity for all. They provide many services at no or low cost to our community including primary care, child and maternal health, family planning, immunizations, WIC, nutrition, health education, and other educational outreach opportunities.

The Health Department also leads the Wilson County Syringe Services Program. This program offers free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, referral to substance use disorder treatment, and recovery services. Also included are free sterile needles, hygiene kits, Naloxone, and other supplies for people who use IV substances. Community members can access these services at the Health Department, RC3, Carolina Family Health Center, and the Mobile Unit (Mr. Dancy's and the new Mobile Care Unit seen in the picture!). For more information on this, you can call (252) 237-3141!

For more information about the Health Department and their efforts, please visit their website at https://www.wilsoncountync.gov/departments/health-department or give them a call @ 252-237-3141!

RC3 would like to again thank the Health Department for being a !

09/18/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Celita Graham! 🌟

Today at the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) conference, Celita was honored with the Robert S. Parker Leadership Scholarship. This prestigious award supports public health professionals who are pursuing advanced degrees to strengthen their leadership and impact across North Carolina.

The scholarship, presented by Mary Beth Parker, wife of the late Robert S. Parker, recognizes leaders with at least five years of dedicated service in public health. Celita’s commitment to advancing health equity and improving the well-being of communities truly embodies the spirit of this award.

👏 Join us in celebrating Celita for this well-deserved recognition and her continued journey in public health! 💙

09/17/2025

Know the warning signs of a heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest. Dial 911 immediately if these warning signs are present! Learn more at bit.ly/AHACardiacWarningSigns.

09/10/2025