About NC's Division of Public Health
We are champions for improving the health of all North Carolinians.
The effects of public health in our state are critical. We are educators, protectors, investigators, advocates and scientists.
We're your neighbors and friends, working in every county across the state. We're committed to helping every community be as healthy as possible.
We are NC Public Health
What We Do
The Division of Public Health provides a safety net for NC communities.
- Infectious disease prevention and vaccines
- Food, water and environmental protection
- Maternal and child health services and resources
- Chronic disease and injury prevention
- Oral health services and resources
- Laboratory testing
- Vital records maintenance
- Death investigations and autopsies
- Track health statistics for informed decisions
- Support local health departments
- More public health topics, from A to Z
"At Vital Records, we track births, marriages, divorces, deaths."
Joseph Watkins
Director, Section Chief
Office of Vital Records, State Center for Health Statistics
"We develop policies that empower communities and work to prevent dangerous diseases."
Jacob Snyder
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Health Section
Join us in making NC healthier
Search job listings and explore career pathways.
"Helping people is the basic reason why all of us are here."
Shonetta Smith
Laboratory Improvement Manager
State Laboratory of Public Health
“I am eager to lead our dedicated team and engage with our partners to advance health equity and enhance the well-being of all North Carolinians.
"Our collective efforts are vital to the ongoing success of the public health work we do each day.”
Blogs Celebrating Our Staff and Successes
More videos: We are NC Public Health (YouTube)
Workforce Development Toolkit (Resources for partners to grow NC public health workforce)