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Building a Healthier Tomorrow

The Ten Essential Services of Public Health

  1. Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets.
  2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population.
  3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it.
  4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health.
  5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws that impact health.
  6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public's health.
  7. Assure an effective system that enables equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy.
  8. Build and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce.
  9. Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement.
  10. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health.
The 10 Essential Public Health Services
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    Measles: Alert

    Pender County Health Department is closely monitoring an increase in measles cases across North Carolina and surrounding states. No cases have been confirmed in Pender County as of January 26, 2026. Read on...
  2. 2026 Flu

    Defend Yourself — Sick Season Is Here

    Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV are circulating. Learn how to protect yourself and others by reviewing the Sick Season Fact Sheet. Read on...
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    Isolation Guidance for COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

    Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can spread easily, especially when people are symptomatic. Read on...
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    Notice: Potential Disruption to November FNS Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown

    NCDHHS and Pender County DSS have received notice from the Federal Government of possible disruptions to November FNS benefits. Read on...
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    What is Norovirus?

    Norovirus is a common and highly contagious virus that causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines, a condition known as gastroenteritis. Additional Info...
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    Pender County Breaks Ground on New Health and Human Services Building

    Pender County broke ground today on a 75,000-square-foot Health and Human Services building. Designed and built by Bobbitt, this state-of-the-art facility meets growing public health and social services needs. Read on...
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    Pender County to Break Ground on New Health and Human Services Building

    The Pender County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Human Services building. Scheduled for Monday, December 4, at 2 p.m. Read on...
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    Pender County Extension: Changes to Licensed Pesticide Applicator Recertification Classes Announced

    Beginning April 1, 2026, pesticide applicator recertification classes will not be available in Pender County until a new NC Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent is hired and certified to teach these courses. Read on...
  9. Pesticide Collection Day

    Pesticide Collection Day in Pender County Removes Over 1,300 Pounds of Pesticides

    The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division and NC Cooperative Extension in Pender County hosted a Pesticide Collection Day on March 4, 2026. Read on...
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    Pender County Provides Update on Holly Ridge Annexation of Former Camp Davis Property

    Pender County officials continue to communicate with the Town of Holly Ridge regarding the annexation of the former Camp Davis property, which includes approximately 300 acres currently located in Pender County. Read on...
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    Pender County Recognizes Local Student Working Toward Eagle Scout Communications Merit Badge

    Pender County commissioners recognized a community member during a recent Board of County Commissioners meeting as he worked toward earning a merit badge required for the rank of Eagle Scout. Read on...
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    Commissioner Brent Springer, Advocates for County Priorities in Washington, D.C.

    Pender County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Brent Springer joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, February 21-24. Read on...
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