Warren County Health Department (WCHD) is a public health agency that is located in Warrenton, North Carolina. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. WCHD offers health services such as Adult Health, Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health, Family Planning, Health Education, Home Health, Immunizations, Maternal Health, and Women, Infants, and Children, (WIC). The mission of the WCHD is to provide services to improve and protect the Health of Warren County Citizens.
Free COVID-19 Testing will be available this week March 20-24 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Warren County Armory Civic Center. This site also provides Antigen Rapid Flu Tests in addition to the COVID-19 tests. The NC Department of Health and Human Services will close this testing site on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Warren County is fortunate to have had this testing site operated by Optum Serve available to our residents for more than a year. Although this testing site is closing, residents can get free COVID-19 home tests from these locations: Warren County Health Department, Warren County Senior Center and the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department.
Community Health Opinion Survey
The Warren County Health Department has launched its latest Community Health Survey. The Community Health Survey is a tool used to identify key health needs and issues through data collection. As a part of that process, community members are asked to complete this survey. The questions are related to personal behaviors, risks, health goals, and priorities, as well as overall health. The Community Health Opinion survey questions are formed by a diverse representation of community citizens, businesses, and key stakeholders. The purpose of this assessment survey is to learn more about the health and quality of life of Warren County residents. The results from the surveys will be used to help develop plans for addressing major health and community issues in Warren County. All information will be confidential and respondents’ opinions and answer choices will not be linked to them in any way. This health assessment tool provides a way for communities to voice any unmet health needs or concerns. It is important to have this survey tool to collect data from the community as it helps Warren County Health Department and other county agencies with areas of improvement. This will allow Warren County to determine what social determinants of health the community prioritizes.
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Special Notice Section : Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are currently offering Primary Series of Covid Vaccines for Moderna, Pfizer, Janseen, and Novavax for adults and Moderna and Pfizer for children. We are currently offering Bivalent Boosters Moderna and Pfizer for adults. Call for appointments 252-257-1185. Please bring your vaccine cards with you to appointments. If you have any questions about Covid vaccines or boosters you can call and speak to a member of our immunization team.
Information for Warren County Residents
Warren County’s transmission rate for COVID-19 cases as of March 16 , 2023, is at a Low level. Recommended actions based on Medium community level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. Maintain ventilation improvements. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.
The NC State Contact Tracing/Case Investigation staff continue to call all positive COVID-19 cases for isolation guidelines and any needs that are assessed at that time. If you have not received your primary COVID-19 series or the most recent COVID-19 booster, please call the Warren County Health Department to get scheduled. We offer COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 6 months and up on Tuesdays and Fridays and Flu vaccinations on Fridays
COVID VACCINE CLINICS/EVENTS
March 20-24, 2023 Optum Testing Schedule-1
Warren County Health Department is holding Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics on Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 9:00am.
Both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available. Anyone 18 years and older who would like to schedule an appointment may call the health department at (252) 257-1185. Health Department also offers Pfizer vaccines for ages 5-11 years old.
HOPE Regional Medical Clinic is now offering the Pfizer vaccine for patients 5 years and older. Please call the clinic at (252) 517-9090 to schedule an appointment.
Individuals who may not be eligible to get the vacine:
- If you have received any other vaccines of any kind (flu, shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, etc.) within the past 14 days, you must wait at least 14 days to get your COVID-19 vaccine.
- If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must wait 14 days after being diagnosed as positive AND have no symptoms to receive your vaccine.
- If you have been in the hospital for COVID-19 and received antibody therapy, you must wait 90 days to receive your vaccine.
If you any questions, please contact Susan Wells, RN, Vaccine Coordinator at (252) 257-1185.
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**Effective as of February 4, 2015 Warren County Health Department will no longer provide walk-in blood pressure checks or administer allergy shots. For questions or comments please call 252-257-1185 or email wchd@warrencountync.gov
To obtain information on health risks, health status, health needs and community resources, call 252-257-1185.
Your Warren County Health Department offers the following services:
BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM
- Breast and cervical cancer screenings for women fifty and over who are not insured or underinsured
- Mammograms provided by a mobile unit on several dates throughout the year by mobile unit
CARE COORDINATION FOR CHILDREN
- Formal case management process for children birth through three
- Serves children with developmental delays or disabilities, chronic illness, or social/emotional disorders
- Children may be referred by anyone
- Program is family-centered
- Seeks to improve access to services
- Health Department is the lead agency in working with other community agencies for these clients
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM
- Investigation and follow up
- Contact investigation
- Reporting diseases to proper State personnel
HEALTH PROMOTIONS
- Blood pressure screenings
- Cholesterol screenings
- Blood sugar screenings
- Health risk assessments
- Diabetic teaching
- Exercise program
- High-risk exercise program
- Community screenings
IMMUNIZATIONS
- Provides all recommended childhood immunizations at no charge
- Provides adult immunizations; tetanus, flu, and pneumonia
- Annual tracking of county children birth through two to assure immunization compliance
PREGNANCY CASE MANAGEMENT
- Formal case management process for Medicaid eligible for high risk pregnant women
- Assists eligible clients to apply for Medicaid
- Determines client’s strengths and needs including psychosocial, nutritional, medical, educational, and financial factors
- Develops individual plans for each client
- Assists in arranging appropriate services
- Assures continuity of care
- Provides an incentive program for clients
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
- Screening tests
- Treatment provided based on protocol and standing orders
- Investigation and follow up with contacts
- Treatment of contacts provided
TUBERCULOSIS SERVICES
- Screening tests performed
- Screening questionnaires for high-risk individuals
- Chest x-rays as needed
- Medications provided
- In-home directly observed medication therapy provided
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