No one is denied services based solely on ability to pay; however, most services are charged to the client using a sliding fee scale based on documented income. Some services are mandated to be provided at no cost to the client (denoted by *).
- Prenatal Care - Regular and High Risk
- Maternity Care Coordination
- Prenatal and Child Birth Classes
- Family Planning
- WIC for Women, Infants and Children - Nutrition Program
- Immunizations*
- Child Health Screening
- Child Service Coordination (Social Case Management)
Other services available in some local health departments:
- Primary Care for Children
- Health Choice: state insurance supported intensive primary care for children (not available through all local health departments, but available in all counties)
- Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination for High-Risk Populations
- Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening
- Adult Immunizations - Tetanus
- Health promotion and disease prevention activities
Other services available in some local health departments:
- Primary Care for adults
- Home Health – Medicare-certified skilled intermittent care: In-Home Registered Nursing, Home Health Aide, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.
- Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination for High-Risk Populations
- Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening
- Adult Immunizations - Tetanus
- Health promotion and disease prevention activities
Other services available in some local health departments:
- Primary Care for adults
- Home Health – Medicare-certified skilled intermittent care: In-Home Registered Nursing, Home Health Aide, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.
- Restaurant Inspections (grading)
- On-site Sewage Program (septic tank permits)
- Testing of Wells (water samples)
- General Solid Waste Concerns
- Vector Control (controlling insects and animals that carry disease)
Please call your county Health Department for more information. Please visit www.ncalhd.org/county.htm (link opens in new window) for a list of local health departments by county and region.
