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Mission Statement
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The Mission Statement of the Columbus County Health Department is to prevent disease, promote health and protect the environment for all citizens and to continually assess and respond to the health needs of the community as a whole. Public health looks not only at the individual but also the family and community.
With regard to stewardship of resources, public health strives for the most good for the greatest number of people.
The Mission is based on the following beliefs:
- Public health is community based.
- Prevention and early intervention are essential in maintaining health.
- The health of the individual affects the quality of life of the community.
- Health education is essential for making choices for health living.
- Individuals have a responsibility for their own health.
- All individuals should have access to basic health care.
- A holistic approach promotes optimal health.
- Health care providers are valuable resources for the community.
- A pollution free environment (clean air, water, soil, food) is essential
to optimum health.
- The health needs of a community are dynamic and measurable.
- Quality assurance is essential in health care.
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Flu Vaccine
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE:H1N1 Influenza or commonly known as Swine Flu.
The potential for the H1N1 influenza to spread continues to be among us. The H1N1 vaccine is SAFE and FREE of charge.
Columbus County Health Department will continue to give the H1N1 Vaccine any day of the week (Monday-Friday) from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 1:00pm-4:30pm at the Columbus County Health Department. The vaccine is for all individuals 6 months of age and older.
No appointment is needed. If you have questions call 640-6615
El siguiente mensaje es provisto por el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Columbus, referente a la influenza del H1N1 o mejor conocida como la Gripe Porcina. La vacuna que previene contra la influenza del H1N1 es segura, libre de costo y voluntaria. En las próximas semanas, el Condado de Columbus recibirá suficientes suministros de vacunas las cuales durarán por varias semanas. En la fase inicial de esta vacunación, se le dará prioridad a un grupo especial de personas de las cuales son: mujeres embarazadas, trabajadores de guardería de niños, niños entre las edades de 6 meses a 24 años de edad, personal que trabaja en emergencias medicas, personal del cuidado de la salud y aquellas personas que fluctúan entre los 25 a 64 años de edad que tengan una condición crónica de salud tales como diabetes y asma.
Eventualmente toda persona que desee ser vacunado podrá recibir la vacuna en el Departamento de Salud Local o con su proveedor de salud. Para más información o para hacer una cita para recibir la vacuna contra la influenza H1N1 puede llamar al 910-640-6615.
Health Department Announces Flu Vaccine Clinic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that influenza (flu) vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce and distribute more than 100 million doses of influenza vaccines in the United States this flu season. The recommendations are that many people can benefit from the protection of a flu vaccine. They include health care providers, children between 6 months and up to 5 years of age, people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease; weaken immune system, seizure disorders, and people 50 years old and older.
Each year in the United States, between 5 and 20 percent of the population is infected with flu, about 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of flu complications. Because flu viruses are continuously changing, the strains of flu virus included in the flu vaccine are re-evaluated each year and a new vaccine must be formulated for each season.
The best time for vaccination is late October, to the first of November before the flu season begins. The flu vaccination takes about 2 weeks for the protection to develop in the body. The vaccination will still provide protection in December and later; usually the flu season last until April.
This year, Columbus County Health Department will give the flu vaccine starting on October 5, 2009. The Flu Vaccine Clinic hours will be 1PM to 4PM, Monday - Friday. This is a walk-in clinic, no appointment is needed. The flu vaccine will only be given during these hours. The cost of the flu vaccine will be $31.00. Individuals with Medicare Part B and Medicaid can receive the flu vaccine at no cost. Please remember to bring your Medicare or Medicaid cards.
Please remember to dress appropriately; we will give the injection in your upper arm, so your upper arm must be easily reached.
This year given the large supply of the flu vaccine that is anticipated, anyone who wants to be protected against the flu this year should get vaccinated; no prioritization of vaccine is needed.
If you have ant questions call Columbus County Health Department at 640-6615.
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Try Prevention and Discover Health
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We accept insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and self pay.
The Department has sliding fee scale for 200% above poverty level to assist those with a need.
HOURS - Effective October 8, 2007
8:30 - 5:00
ADULT HEALTH/HEALTH PROMOTIONS:
- Screening Physicals:
Are provided for men and women by appointment only.
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP):
This is offered for women from ages 50 to 64 that are not eligible
for Medicaid or Medicare.
- Wisewoman Progam:
This program is in conjunction with BCCCP to teach and promote all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program provides early screening and follow-up for breast and cervical cancer survivors.
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Healthier Columbus
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Wellness Program
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