Franklin County NC Health Department

09/14/2026

The Blood Connection has updated the rewards for our Blood Drive tomorrow! Donors with O Positive & O Negative blood types will receive $120 in rewards. There's still time to make an appointment. Walk-ins also accepted.

Franklin County Health Department is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on September 15, 2026, from 8:00am-1:00pm. Each donor will receive $40 in donor rewards! Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives! 💗

Please schedule an appointment by clicking on this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/301198

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first.

09/14/2026

🚨COULD YOUR FAMILY SURVIVE 72 HOURS?🚨

Emergencies don't always give us time to prepare.
Swipe through our preparedness checklist to see what you should consider keeping on hand! Don't forget to plan for the specific needs of your family, including children, pets, medications, and other essentials.

09/13/2026

🌼 Happy Grandparents’ Day! 💛

Grandparents are more than just family—they’re storytellers, memory-makers, cheerleaders, and a special source of love and wisdom. From sharing stories about growing up to spending quality time together, there’s so much to cherish about the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. 💕

Today, we’re celebrating all the grandparents who make life a little sweeter and a whole lot more special. Take some time today to call, visit, hug, or simply spend a little extra time with a grandparent you love! 🌻💙

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we honor and thank first responders and those whose occupations support recovery efforts. Whether it’s PTSD, grief, or substance use challenges, people in deserve our support. If you are struggling, and help is available ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-help

09/10/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, help save a life by knowing who to call. Not every crisis looks the same, and choosing the right number gets you the right help immediately:

🧠 Call or text 988 for mental health distress, emotional crisis, or thoughts of su***de. It is free, confidential, available 24/7, and connects you to trained crisis counselors.

🚨 Call 911 for immediate physical danger, severe medical emergencies, or crimes in progress requiring police, fire, or EMS.

This September, let's spread awareness and share resources. Save both numbers in your phone—you never know who might need them. 💙

09/09/2026

We offer extended hours for our Adult Health and Family Planning clinic on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7pm. Please call 919-496-2533 to schedule an appointment. 📣📆

09/08/2026

Franklin County Health Department is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on September 15, 2026, from 8:00am-1:00pm. Each donor will receive $40 in donor rewards! Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives! 💗

Please schedule an appointment by clicking on this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/301198

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Are you a pregnant or parenting teen or know someone who is?

The Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) is available to provide support, resources, and connections for pregnant and parenting teens ages 19 and younger with opportunities to earn incentives along the way.

Our next APP Group Connection is September 16th and we welcome you to join us!

📣 Know a teen who may benefit from APP? Share this post with them!

For more information, visit https://www.franklincountync.gov/232/Adolescent-Parenting-Program-APP or contact us at: (919) 495-1355.

09/04/2026

Franklin County Health Department will be closed September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8am.