In preparation of a possible nuclear release, the Public Health Preparedness Team provides potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Mecklenburg County residents and businesses.

Points of Dispensing are community locations in which state and local agencies dispense medical countermeasures to prevent or treat adverse health effects of an intentional, accidental, or naturally occurring public health emergency. 

Learn about safe handling procedures for EVD and other HCP contaminated remains.

Emergencies and disasters can occur at any time, therefore it’s important to be prepared to evacuate or take cover inside when disasters strike. 

Public Health’s adult day care health services provide structured programs during the day in a community group setting. 

An innovative program that uses two mobile clinical units and one mobile dental unit to advance our community health initiatives.

Offers free and low-cost breast screenings, pap tests and follow up for qualified residents. 

Gun violence is one of the most urgent public health crises facing our country. In Mecklenburg County, the impact is real and deeply felt across neighborhoods and families far beyond the path of a bullet.

Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma II (ReCAST II) is a 4 year grant funded program through Mecklenburg County Public Health. This grant funding is provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, also known as SAMHSA, and will be active from December of 2022 - December of 2026.

Works to advance health equity and address health disparities impacting Mecklenburg County’s Latino/Hispanic population through Communications, Partnerships, Engagement & Outreach, and Departmental Collaboration.