Craven County Health Department

10/02/2026

Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile is currently located at Oaks Road Academy, 2811 Oaks Road, New Bern. Since the Smile Mobile moves around to different locations throughout the school year, be sure to check our page often for updates. You can contact the Smile Mobile directly at 252-670-8608.
Actualización de ubicación de Smile Mobile: Actualmente, Smile Mobile se encuentra en Oaks Road Academy, 2811 Oaks Road, New Bern. Como el Smile Mobile se desplaza a diferentes ubicaciones a lo largo del curso, asegúrate de consultar nuestra página con frecuencia para actualizaciones en cuanto a actualizaciones. Puedes contactar directamente con Smile Mobile en el 252-670-8608.

09/28/2026

More families than ever are finding it hard to put healthy food on their dinner tables. Craven County’s WIC program helps low-income families meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children up to age 5.
While adding more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diets is an important part of the program, participants get more than food from WIC. The WIC Program offers families nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental foods, and even healthcare referrals.
For more information about WIC or to make an appointment please call the Craven County WIC Program at 252-636-4920, Option 1. You may also complete a referral online through the NC WIC Families Referral Form: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/community-nutrition-services-section/wic/north-carolina-wic-families-referral-form

09/22/2026

We’re proud to provide comprehensive services to residents in eastern Craven County and grateful for our valued partnership with the Veterans Administration. Together, we’re helping connect our community and local Veterans with the quality care and services they deserve. 💙

On Monday, Craven County officials, healthcare staff, and community partners gathered for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony marking the completed expansion of the Craven County Community Health Center in Havelock, including the opening of a new in‑house pharmacy. The event included remarks from Craven County Chairman Denny Bucher and Craven County Health Director Scott Harrelson.

Craven County operates two Community Health Centers, one in New Bern and one in Havelock, providing comprehensive primary and preventive care services to residents of all ages, regardless of ability to pay. Recognizing the need for expanded services in the eastern part of the county, the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Health invested in a 2,000‑square‑foot addition to the Havelock facility.

This expansion includes additional exam rooms, an enlarged laboratory, and a fully integrated pharmacy offering low‑cost prescriptions to Health Department patients. It also establishes dedicated space for a Veterans Affairs Behavioral Health Clinic, enhancing support for the region’s large veteran population.

The project represents an investment of approximately $750,000, with $589,000 funded through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Craven County extends its thanks to Waters Contracting and Oakley Collier Architects for their work in delivering the expansion.

For more information about services offered through Craven County Health Department and its Community Health Centers, please visit the County’s website: cravencountync.gov

09/22/2026

We are officially 2 WEEKS away! Save a Life Day is coming up on Thursday, September 24, and our team will be out in the community bringing vital resources to you.
We will have drop-in resource tables across Craven County to distribute free Naloxone, provide educational materials, and connect with our neighbors.
Find us at:
📍Religious Community Services (RCS): 10AM - 2PM
📍Havelock Walmart: 11AM - 1PM
📍Bridgeton Town Hall: 2PM - 4PM
Check out the flyer below for more information, and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

09/22/2026

This Saturday come celebrate National Recovery Month with us at the Walk for Recovery & Resource Fair!
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:30 PM | Walk begins at 12:00 PM
📍 First Citizens Sculpture Park, Downtown New Bern
Come together with our community to support and celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. Visit local resources, connect with others, and help us show that recovery deserves to be celebrated!
👟 Everyone is welcome—come walk with us!

09/16/2026

Celebrate National Recovery Month with us at the Walk for Recovery & Resource Fair!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:30 PM | Walk begins at 12:00 PM
📍 First Citizens Sculpture Park, Downtown New Bern

Come together with our community to support and celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. Visit local resources, connect with others, and help us show that recovery deserves to be celebrated!

👟 Everyone is welcome—come walk with us!

09/08/2026

988 Day is a reminder that there are 988 reasons to reach out and all of them are valid.
Whether you’re struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, you don’t have to face it alone. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.
Your reason is enough. Reach out. Speak up. Stay connected.