06/15/2026
Drive-Through Rabies Vaccination Clinic Rescheduled for June 20
Animal Services to host low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats
PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Animal Services (PCAS) will offer a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pitt County Agricultural Center located at 403 Government Circle, Greenville.
The drive-through clinic will have low-cost rabies vaccinations for the first 200 pets. No appointments are needed. The cost per vaccine is $10.00.
• One-year rabies vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs.
• Staff will be unable to look up previous rabies vaccination.
• Animals will be vaccinated on a first come, first served basis.
CLINIC INSTRUCTIONS:
• Dogs MUST be leashed; regular collars or harnesses; no retractable leashes or chains.
• Cats MUST be transported in carriers; separate carriers to expedite shot administration.
• Photo ID with current address is required. If the address on the ID is not current, bring a utility bill that verifies Owner’s current address. Owners without photo ID will be turned away.
• Dogs and cats under four months will be turned away. If available, bring papers that verify the pet’s date of birth.
• Pets will not receive a rabies vaccination if it is requested more than 30 days before the previous shot’s expiration date. Rabies vaccinations requested within the final 30 days or after expiration will be given.
• If you bring an animal for a family member, friend, or neighbor, you MUST have their photo ID (or copy of their photo ID) with their current address and written permission for their animals to be vaccinated against rabies.
• Upon arrival, check in at the tent with tables in the parking lot and signs and cones and Volunteers will be on site to assist you.
• Please don’t get out of your vehicle or remove animals from your vehicle. Certified Rabies Vaccinators will come to your vehicle to assist you.
North Carolina Law: "The owner of every dog and cat over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies." In Pitt County, owners of dog and cats that have not been vaccinated in accordance with this law are subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $100.
Pitt County’s Mission is to enhance the community’s well-being with care, respect and efficiency. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov
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Media Contact: Dawn C. Jones, Director, Public Information & Media Relations | [email protected] | (252) 902-2993
06/08/2026
The Pitt County Health Department is hosting a mobile mammography event today until 3:30 PM.
To qualify for a free mammogram you must:
* Be between 40 and 80 years old
* Have a primary care physician to receive your results
* Have not had a mammogram in at least one year
* Can independently climb three steps into and out of the mammogram bus
* With or without health insurance
Call 877-318-1349 for an appointment. They are accepting walk-ins at this time!
06/04/2026
Pitt County Public Health Communicable Disease staff joined clinical and outreach representatives from across the state to discuss hepatitis in NC.
One of our providers, Melanie Lowery was part of a panel sharing her experience starting a Hepatitis C treatment program here at the Pitt County Health Department.
If you or a loved one would like testing or treatment for Hepatitis C, please call 252-902-2449 for an appointment.
You can also visit the Pitt County Public Health website at https://www.pittcountync.gov/1220/Clinical-Services-Care.
06/03/2026
Do you work in food service? You don’t want to miss this opportunity in New Bern.
Pitt County Health Department staff is working with Craven County Health Department to as they hold an educational conference for food service employees.
The event is no cost to attendees. Click the link in Craven County Health Department’s post below for more information.
Mark your calendar- this is one event you don’t want to miss!
Craven County is bringing you a hands-on food safety educational conference build specifically for food service employees.
What’s in it for you?
7 interactive training booths covering the 5 major foodborne illness risk factors, proper food storage order and allergen awareness.
Cutting edge presentations on allergens, building and fire safety, architect insights and more.
A high stakes, laugh filled Kahoot Showdown hosted by two of our State Environmental Health Regionals, claim those bragging rights!
An open mic- Safe Bites: “Ask Your Health Inspector” chat directly with the Environmental Health Branch Head of the Food Protection Program and REHS from Craven and Surrounding Counties. Bring your questions, clear up myths, and get real answers straight from the experts.
And YES… PRIZES! Win awesome giveaways just for participating, showing off your knowledge and having fun while you learn.
This event is all about hands-on learning, real-world skills and having a great time with the people who keep Eastern NC’s food scene running strong.
Event Details
Date: Monday, July 20, 206
Time: 9:00AM- 4:00PM
Location: New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front St, New Bern, NC
More information can be found at https://www.cravencountync.gov/2383/Bear-Hands-Educational-Conference-Expo-2
Spread the word to your team, coworkers, and fellow food service workers. Let’s show up, learn together, support our food community, and represent our counties with pride.
Learn. Laugh. Compete. Win. See you there!
06/01/2026
Welcome to Pitt County Health Department!
Nyah Molina will be completing her summer internship with the Nutrition Division.
Nyah enjoys spending time with her dog and working out. She plans to be a dietitian focusing on weight loss and diabetes.
05/25/2026
Pitt County Health Department is closed TODAY, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026
The Pitt County Health Department will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/07/2026
Welcome to Pitt County Health Department!
Val is joining PCHD as the Lead Coordinator of Triple P. Triple P is a parenting program that gives parents tried and true strategies for parenting.
To learn about Triple P in Pitt and surrounding counties click here: https://www.pittcountync.gov/1261/Triple-P-Positive-Parenting-Program.
For parenting tips and articles click here: https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/articles-and-news/.
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