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| Public Health |
| Gayle Harris , Director |
| 414 East Main Street |
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| Durham, NC 27701 |
| Phone: 919-560-7600 |
| FAX: 919-560-7664 |
| Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM |
| health@durhamcountync.gov
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Teen and Adult Services
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Adult Health : Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) |
| Description: |
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Provides an annual physical exam that includes a pap smear test and mammograms at no cost to women who are eligible. The exam includes screening for blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and provides additional free diagnostic and treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases. |
| Eligibility: |
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Women 40 to 64 years of age, not covered by Medicare or Medicaid and have little or no insurance. Proof of income is required. |
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None |
| Access: |
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Durham County Health Department |
| Appointment: |
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Yes. Tuesday and Thursday : 8:30 - 11am and 1- 4 pm |
| Contact: |
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560-7658 | 
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Dental/Nutrition Education--Healthy Smiles/Healhty Kids |
| Description: |
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Registered/Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists provide dental nutrition education for pregnant women and their children along with outreach information on dental services. |
| Eligibility |
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Pregnant women |
| Fees: |
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No fees for nutrition education. |
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Durham County Health Department 8:30AM - 5:00PM MTWTH, 8:30AM-12:00PM Fri. |
| Appointment: |
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Yes |
| Contact: |
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560-7890 |
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Family Planning Clinic and Services |
| Description: |
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Provides friendly personal service in counseling and education on birth control methods in order to reduce unwanted pregnancies and to help you with decision making for having a baby. Helping you make the choice when it is the right time to have a baby. Perform urine pregnancy testing and counseling for women who have missed a period. |
| Eligibility |
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Teens and Adults |
| Fees: |
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Fees are based on sliding scale according to income and family size. Medicaid is accepted. |
| Access: |
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Durham County Health Department. |
| Appointment: |
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Yes. MTWTH 8:30-5, FRIDAY 8:30-12noon TUESDAY 3:30pm-7pm (Teens' Clinic) |
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560-7630 |
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Wellness for Life Program |
| Description: |
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Wellness for Life is a health promotion program offered to worksites in Durham. Services vary depending on the number of employees. Programs focus on prevention in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco use reduction. Limited screenings and assessments are offered. |
| Eligibility |
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Worksites in Durham |
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None |
| Access: |
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On-site |
| Appointment: |
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Registration is required |
| Contact: |
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560-7767 |
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Home Health |
| Description: |
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Provides in-home services to the residents of Durham County. For homebound patients under Medicare/Medicaid guidelines; the Visiting Nurse Service of Durham (VNS) follows physician's orders to provide quality care. We also work very closely with the Department of Social Services to provide in-home aide services as well as Community Alternative Program (CAP) services. |
| Eligibility |
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Homebound patients under Medicare/Medicaid guidelines; in-home aide patients that qualify through the Department of Social Services; Patients that qualify for the CAP (Medicaid Waiver Program) through the Department of Social Services. |
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Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurance accepted for payment. |
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Services provided in the patient's homes |
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Yes |
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560-7712 or 560-7724 |
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Immunization |
| Description: |
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The Immunization Clinic offers free vaccines, which are mandated by law, to children 18 years of age and under. Vaccines are available to adult individuals age 19 and over for an applicable fee, with the exception of tetanus diptheria vaccine which is free. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and hepatitis A/ hepatitis B combined vaccines are available at no charge to adults that meet the criteria for state-supplied vaccine. |
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No Restrictions Apply |
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None for children and fees vary according to type of vaccine for adults.
Currently available vaccines and fees include:
Hepatitis A $67
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (a combination vaccine) $42
Meningococcal $75
Pre-Exposure Rabies $196
Varicella (Chickenpox) $62
Hepatitis B $74
Pneumococcal (pneumonia) $23 (free with Medicare part B)
Influenza (fee to be announced; free with Medicare part B)
Fees quoted are for individual shots. Some vaccines may require more than one shot for complete protection |
| Access: |
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Durham County Health Department, 8:30-11:30, 1:00-4:30, Monday-Friday |
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Some appointments necessary. Please call for more information. |
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Immunization Clinic: 560-7608 |
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Jail Health Program |
| Description: |
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Provides initial health screening, medication administration, daily sick call, physical examinations for those incarcerated longer than 14 days, certain dental services onsite, education about health conditions and self care, chronic disease monitoring, emergency care and skilled nursing procedures. Care is provided by Correct Care Solutions. |
| Eligibility: |
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Inmates housed in the Durham County Detention Facility
Residents of the Durham County Youth Home |
| Fees: |
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Inmates charged $10 for self initiated, non-emergency sick call visits (no one is refused care) |
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The Jail Medical Unit at Durham County Detention Facility is open 24 hours per day. The Physician Extender assigned to the Jail Health program goes to the Durham County Youth Home ? day per week and on other occasions when needed. |
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560-0756 |
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Nutrition |
| Description: |
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Provides individual medical nutrition therapy and general nutrition counseling by Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist. |
| Eligibility: |
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Adults. A nutrition referral from your medical doctor is needed for special diets (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, weight management, etc. Procedures for making nutrition referrals). |
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Fees are determined using a sliding scale based income and family size. Medicaid is accepted for teens/adults less than 21 years of age with physician/provider referral. |
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Durham County Health Department 8:30AM - 5:00PM MWTH, 8:30AM-7:00PM Tues, 8:30AM-12:00PM Fri. |
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Yes |
| Contact: |
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560-7791 |
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Pregnancy Testing |
| Description: |
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Performs urine pregnancy tests for those women who have missed a period. |
| Eligibility: |
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Durham county residents |
| Fees: |
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Fees are determined using a sliding scale based income and family size. Full price is $8.74. Medicaid is accepted. |
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Pregnancy Testing Hours:
- Monday 8:30 -11:30 and 1:30-4:00
- Tuesday 8:30 - 11:30 and 1:30-6:00
- Wednesday 1:30 - 4:00
- Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 and 1:30-4:00
- Friday 8:30 - 11:30 |
| Appointment: |
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No appointment needed |
| Contact: |
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560-7630 |
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Prenatal Clinic |
| Description: |
Provides clinic services to pregnant women. Spanish speaking translators are available on site. Location of clinic is Lincoln Community Health Center. |
| Eligibility: |
Pregnant women |
| Fees: |
Fees are determined using a sliding scale based income and family size. Medicaid is accepted |
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Lincoln Community Health Center, 1301 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC |
| Appointment: |
Yes. Call 956-4024. For transportation call 956-4036. |
| Contact: |
956-4052 or 956-4053 |
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Prenatal Care/Baby Love Program |
| Description: |
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Offers support to pregnant women, which involves a Public Health Social Worker or Nurse to assist in health care needs. The Maternity Care Coordinator (MCC) may visit you at home, in the clinic at your prenatal appointment or talk with you on the telephone at least once a month or more if the need arises. The MCC is there for you during your pregnancy and for two months after your pregnancy ends. Your MCC can refer you to services and resources that are available to you in the community. |
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Medicaid billed |
| Access: |
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Lincoln Community Health Center, 1301 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC |
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956-4000, ext 4232 or ext 4208 |
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Prenatal Care /Maternal Outreach Worker Program |
| Description: |
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Maternal Outreach Workers (MOWs) are contacted if the MCC determines that more support is needed. The MOW could offer emotional support and direct services to women who need transportation, food, clothing, shelter, employment and education. All women who participate in the MOW service also continue to participate in Maternity Care Coordination until two months after the pregnancy ends. |
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Medicaid billed |
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Lincoln Community Health Center, 1301 Fayetteville St. |
| Contact: |
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Community Health 956-4000 ext. 4254 or ext. 4225 or ext. 4253 |
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Prenatal Care/Nutrition |
| Description: |
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Provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling by Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist. |
| Eligibility: |
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Pregnant and post-partum women, including teens. For appointments at the Durham County Health Department, a nutrition referral is needed from your medical doctor. |
| Fees: |
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Fees are determined using a sliding scale based income and family size. Medicaid is accepted for women/teens under 21 years of age and high risk pregnant women. |
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Durham County Health Department - 8:30AM-5:00PM MWTH, 8:30AM-7:00PM Tues, 8:30-12:00PM Fri.
Duke University Medical High Risk-Obstetric Clinics |
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Yes. |
| Contact: |
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560-7791 |
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Refugee Health Assessment |
| Description: |
Provides a complete physical exam, immunizations, and specific laboratory tests to newly arrived refugees. |
| Eligibility: |
Children, men and women. |
| Fees: |
No cost for the physical exam. Specific laboratory services are not covered and the client is billed separately. We accept Medicaid. |
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Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 - 11am and 1 - 4 pm |
| Appointment: |
Yes. |
| Contact: |
560-7658 |
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School Health/DINE for LIFE program |
| Description: |
Registered/Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists in targeted schools conduct classroom nutrition and fitness lessons (fruit and vegetables, calcium, healthy snacks, food safety, hand washing, physical activity, etc.) and healthy foods taste-testing. School-wide campaigns and promotions, including environmental cues displays/bulletin boards; informational fact sheets, recipes, and newsletters are sent home to parents/caregivers to reinforce nutrition lessons. |
| Eligibility: |
Children in the Durham County Public School System where greater than 50% of the student population is eligible for free or reduced priced meals. |
| Fees: |
None |
| Access: |
Eligible Durham Public Schools |
| Appointment: |
No |
| Contact: |
560-7791 |
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School Health/Health Education |
| Description: |
Provides human growth and development sessions, decision-making skills and other health-related information at the Durham Public Schools. The sessions are provided at the elementary, junior high and high schools. |
| Eligibility: |
All Students |
| Fees: |
None |
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Durham County Health Department, 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday |
| Appointment: |
No |
| Contact: |
560-7773 |
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School Health/ Nursing |
| Description: |
Provides nursing services to the students and staff at the 43 schools in the Durham Public Schools including limited services to Alternative Educational Programs. Services include individual and group assessment and counseling, teaching classes on topics of health and health-related issues, developing individual care plans for students with chronic health concerns such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, sickle cell, etc., serving as health resource person for teachers and other school staff, and promoting appropriate decision making in order to impact on the teenage pregnancy and infant mortality rates. |
| Eligibility: |
Students, staff and faculty of Durham Public Schools |
| Fees: |
None |
| Access: |
Each nurse is assigned to several schools; messages for the nurses can be left at the Durham County Health Department 8:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday or at the local school. |
| Contact: |
560-7721 |
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School Health/Nutrition Education |
| Description: |
Registered/Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists provide nutrition consultation to school staff and collaborate with schools to conduct classroom education and school wide promotions. |
| Eligibility: |
Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| Fees: |
None |
| Access: |
Services are provided in school settings |
| Appointment: |
No |
| Contact: |
560-7791 |
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School Health/ School Sanitation Inspections |
| Description: |
The Environmental Health Division is responsible for quarterly inspections of local county school lunchrooms. They are also responsible for annual inspections of public and private school buildings for all of their sanitary conditions. |
| Eligibility: |
Durham County Schools |
| Fees: |
None |
| Access: |
Durham County Health Department, 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday |
| Appointment: |
No |
| Contact: |
560-7800 |
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Breath of Life (Smoking Cessation Program) |
| Description: |
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Breath of Life is a stop smoking program offered to individuals, community and worksite groups, and organizations in Durham County. The series features five classes that assess readiness to quit smoking, preparation, quitting methods and tips to successfully remain a non-smoker. Additional resources and educational materials are provided for each participant. |
| Eligibility: |
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Anyone who lives or works in Durham County |
| Fees: |
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None |
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Durham County Health Department |
| Appointment: |
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Registration is required |
| Contact: |
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560-7765 |
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Together Everyone Accomplishes Something (TEAS) |
| Description: |
TEAS is a five year teenage pregnancy prevention program which began in July 1998. For nine months, teens and their mentors are taught life skills education and information. They also participate in group activities which will expose them to different life experiences. The teens are required to keep "Baby Think It Over", a baby simulator, for a designated period of time as well as participate in 20 hours of community service. |
| Eligibility: |
15 to 20 teenage males and females are accepted into the program annually. |
| Fees: |
none |
| Access: |
Durham County Health Department |
| Appointment |
none |
| Contact: |
560-7762 |
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