Halifax County Public Health System

09/04/2026

We will be closed on Monday - September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 am. Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/04/2026

Safe Sleep/Ready Set Baby Trainings Scheduled for September 16th and 24th - FREE Pack n' Play to Participants!

Join us on Wednesday - September 16, 2026 at 10:00 am or Thursday - September 24, 2026 at 10:00 am for an in-person Safe Sleep and Ready, Set Baby Breastfeeding training. The program is for pregnant women, parents and caregivers of children birth to one year of age. Please register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAAA62EA1FEC43-44595934-baby

Participants will receive a FREE Pack n' Play after completion of the training and are responsible for loading into their vehicle.

09/03/2026

We Offer Family Planning Services

Planning for the future? Our family planning services offer guidance, resources, and support for reproductive health. Take control of your reproductive health today. All visits are confidential. To make an appointment, call 252-583-5021.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Safe Sleep/Ready Set Baby Training Scheduled for September 16, 2026 - FREE Pack n' Play to Participants!

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:00 am for an in-person Safe Sleep and Ready, Set Baby Breastfeeding training. The program is for pregnant women, parents and caregivers of children birth to one year of age. Please register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAAA62EA1FEC43-44595934-baby

Participants will receive a FREE Pack n' Play after completion of the training and are responsible for loading the Pack n' Play into their vehicle.

09/01/2026

Press Release - NCDHHS Confirms Rabies at Mobile Petting Zoo

For questions or concerns, contact Halifax County Health Department at 252-583-5021.

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

This year's theme is Cultivating Connection Nationwide: Strengthen Su***de Prevention Together.

Learn the warning signs of su***de for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs
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08/31/2026

Parents: Want your kids to be more active instead of being glued to their screens? Compromise! Look into active video games, like dancing or boxing games. And if you play along with them, you get the health benefits of physical activity, too. Check out the Move Your Way interactive infographic for parents and learn how your kids can get the recommended 60 minutes of activity a day: https://odphp.health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active

Padres de familia: ¿quieren que sus hijos sean más activos en vez de estar pegados a las pantallas? ¡Lleguen a un acuerdo! Averigüen sobre videojuegos que estimulen la actividad física, como los de boxeo o baile. Y si ustedes juegan con ellos, también aprovecharán los beneficios de salud de la actividad física. Esta infografía interactiva de “Muévete a tu manera” para padres, muestra cómo los niños pueden lograr los 60 minutos diarios de actividad física que se recomiendan: https://odphp.health.gov/espanol/moveyourway/get-kids-active

08/28/2026

Getting back into a school-year sleep routine doesn't have to be complicated.
Kids ages 6–12 need 9–12 hours of sleep a night. Teens ages 13–18 need 8–10 hours. Kids who stick to a regular bedtime are less likely to feel tired during the day.
If school's already back in session, it's not too late to reset. Start shifting bedtime a little earlier each night until it sticks.