Robeson County health department phone, clinics, WIC and local services
Robeson County Health Department in Lumberton provides an unusually broad mix of county public-health and direct clinical services. Residents can use the department for adult and child healthcare, prenatal care, immunizations, family planning, WIC, STI/HIV testing, TB services and Environmental Health.
Some tasks still go elsewhere. The Health Department registers county births and deaths, but certified copies are issued through the Robeson County Register of Deeds or North Carolina Vital Records.
What is the Robeson County Health Department phone number?
The main Robeson County Health Department phone number is 910-671-3200. The department is at 460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360.
Adult primary care, child health, maternity care, family planning, immunizations, pregnancy testing, STI/HIV and TB services.
WIC, registered-dietitian counseling, breastfeeding support, newborn/postpartum visits and pregnancy care management.
Food/lodging permits, onsite wastewater, wells, swimming pools, tattoo/body piercing and environmental complaints.
Robeson County Health Department phone numbers by service
| Service | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 910-671-3200 | Appointments, immunizations, adult care, TB/STI and general routing. |
| Child Health Plus | 910-608-2100 | Well-child care, sick visits, immunizations and specialist referrals. |
| Family Planning | 910-671-3411 | Birth control, exams, STI screening, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. |
| Pregnancy Testing | 910-671-3408 / 910-671-3462 | Appointment-only pregnancy testing and counseling. |
| WIC | 910-671-6109 | WIC appointments, nutrition and breastfeeding support. |
| Nutrition | 910-671-3274 | Registered Dietitian appointments and diabetes nutrition education. |
| Environmental Health | 910-272-6560 | Septic, wells, food, pools and environmental forms. |
| Vital Statistics | 910-671-3457 | Birth/death registration; certified copies use Register of Deeds. |
| Register of Deeds | 910-671-3040 | Certified Robeson County birth/death records and other recorded documents. |
Adult, child and primary-care services in Lumberton
Robeson County is more clinically comprehensive than many local health departments. The department publishes both adult primary care and Child Health Plus services at its Country Club Road campus.
Routine medical visits, school/work/sports physicals, established-patient sick visits, asthma care, blood pressure care, diabetes management, cholesterol care, routine vaccines and specialist referrals.
Health and wellness care from birth through age 21, including checkups, preventive services, immunizations, sick visits and referrals.
Child Health states that Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay are accepted, with an income-based sliding-fee scale available to qualifying patients.
Child and adult vaccines at Robeson County Health Department
Robeson participates in North Carolina’s Vaccines for Children program and provides vaccine services across the lifespan.
The county states that qualifying routine vaccines are provided to children from two months through age 18 through its public immunization program.
Adult immunizations are available for people age 19 and older, with charges depending on the vaccine and eligibility.
Contact the Health Department for the current school-immunization schedule and appointment availability before the back-to-school rush.
Robeson County WIC appointments and eligibility
For a local WIC appointment, call 910-671-6109. Robeson WIC serves pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
Participants receive nutrition education and eWIC benefits for approved healthy foods.
WIC provides breastfeeding education and peer-counseling support for eligible families.
The program can connect families with additional medical and community resources when needs are identified.
Basic WIC eligibility
Birth control, pregnancy testing and reproductive-health care
Robeson County Family Planning provides confidential reproductive-health services by appointment. Charges are income-based, and the department describes its birth-control services as free or low-cost depending on eligibility.
Published options include oral contraceptive pills, Depo-Provera injections, condoms, hormonal IUDs and Nexplanon implants.
Physical exams, appropriate laboratory testing, abnormal-result follow-up and STI screening are part of the program.
Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception are available through the Family Planning program.
Free STI testing and tuberculosis services
STI and HIV screening
Robeson County states that it provides free STI screening and testing every day. Published testing includes gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, herpes and trichomoniasis.
Call 910-671-3200 to confirm the current clinic process and whether an appointment is preferred for the test you need.
Eligible residents living with HIV/AIDS may be linked with the regional Dogwood Healthcare Network. The department lists 910-737-5010 for network information.
Tuberculosis
The TB program provides screening and testing, treatment for active or latent tuberculosis, and contact investigations when someone may have been exposed.
Pregnancy testing, prenatal care and home-visiting support
Testing and counseling are by appointment. Call 910-671-3408 or 910-671-3462.
Prenatal assessment/management, nutrition consultation, WIC/Medicaid referrals, smoking-cessation counseling and infant-feeding education.
A registered nurse can provide home-based health assessment, education and support to mother and baby through the department’s home-visitation program.
Eligible high-risk pregnant patients can receive care management from a registered nurse or social worker during pregnancy and for approximately two months after delivery.
The department also participates in evidence-based nurse home-visiting support for eligible families.
The Maternal Health program states that the cost of services is based on income.
Birth and death records: Health Department vs Register of Deeds
Robeson County Health Department Vital Statistics receives certificates for births and deaths that occur in the county, but the Health Department is not the main certified-copy counter.
| Task | Correct office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Birth/death certificate registration | Robeson County Health Department Vital Statistics | 910-671-3457 |
| Certified local birth/death copy | Robeson County Register of Deeds | 910-671-3040 |
| State Vital Records services | North Carolina Vital Records | 919-733-3000 |
The Deputy Registrar files a copy of the certificate with the Robeson County Register of Deeds, while the original goes to North Carolina Vital Records. Certified copies can then be requested through the Register of Deeds or state office, subject to current eligibility and fee rules.
Robeson County food, pools, wells and environmental services
The Environmental/Field Services division handles sanitation, permitting and environmental-health programs across the county. The main direct number is 910-272-6560.
Restaurants, food stands, mobile units, school cafeterias, meat markets, nursing/rest homes, lodging and other regulated establishments.
Environmental sanitation inspections and applicable plan-review work for regulated care facilities.
Permits and inspections for regulated public swimming facilities.
Well-permit applications, construction inspection, water sampling and well-driller requirements.
Permitting/inspection requirements for tattoo and body-piercing establishments; the county currently publishes a $255 annual tattoo fee.
Environmental Health investigates applicable food, sanitation, water, sewage and regulated-facility complaints.
Onsite wastewater permits and private-well services
Robeson County Environmental Health handles site and soil evaluations for onsite wastewater systems serving flows up to 3,000 gallons per day, along with septic-system permitting and inspections.
Environmental Health evaluates the property to determine whether and where an onsite wastewater system may be placed.
The division inspects septic installations and issues operation permits for qualifying onsite systems.
The department provides repair applications and evaluates existing systems when failure, replacement or modification is involved.
Environmental Health inspects construction of private drinking-water wells and collects water samples.
The county provides a permit-inquiry process for property transactions and existing septic/well information.
The onsite/environmental program also performs water, sewage and sanitation inspections for regulated migrant housing.
Restaurant, mobile-food and temporary-event permits
Food/Lodging staff review plans, permit and inspect restaurants, food stands, mobile food units and many other regulated food-service operations. Contact 910-272-6560 for general Environmental Health information.
Temporary Food Establishments
Temporary food vendors at qualifying festivals and events must obtain a permit unless an exemption applies.
The current county temporary-food application lists $75 for each proposed permit.
The complete application and required fee must reach Robeson County Environmental Health at least 15 calendar days before the event. The published form says late applications are denied.
Dietitian and diabetes nutrition services
Registered Dietitians provide nutrition counseling to pediatric and adult patients. Robeson County accepts both physician referrals and self-referrals.
Call 910-671-3274 for individual/group nutrition education and dietitian scheduling.
The county describes its program as recognized for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
What to prepare before visiting Robeson County Health Department
How to reach the right Robeson County health service
Decide whether you need medical care, WIC, a vaccine, STI testing, pregnancy services, a certified record, septic help or a food permit.
WIC, Child Health, Family Planning, pregnancy testing, Environmental Health and Vital Statistics all have more specific contacts than the main line.
Pregnancy testing and Family Planning are explicitly appointment-based, while other clinic services can combine appointments and limited walk-in access.
Bring medical records, identification, income documentation, property records or permit materials based on the service.
Clinic schedules, eligibility rules, permit forms and fees can change, so recheck the relevant county page before a time-sensitive visit.
Robeson County Health Department location in Lumberton
The Health Department is at 460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360.
Official Robeson County health resources
Robeson County Health Department FAQs
What is the Robeson County Health Department phone number?
The main Robeson County Health Department phone number is 910-671-3200. Direct numbers include WIC at 910-671-6109, Child Health at 910-608-2100 and Environmental Health at 910-272-6560.
Where is the Robeson County Health Department?
The Health Department is located at 460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360.
Does Robeson County Health Department provide primary care?
Yes. Adult Health provides routine primary-care services for adults, while Child Health Plus provides wellness, preventive and sick care for patients from birth through age 21.
Does Robeson County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. The department participates in North Carolina’s Vaccines for Children program and also provides adult immunizations. Call 910-671-3200 for the current vaccine schedule and appointment availability.
How do I apply for WIC in Robeson County?
Call 910-671-6109 or use the North Carolina online WIC referral process. Robeson WIC serves eligible pregnant/postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
Does Robeson County offer free STI testing?
Yes. The Health Department states that it provides free STI screening and testing, including testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, herpes and trichomoniasis.
Does Robeson County Health Department treat tuberculosis?
Yes. The TB program provides screening, testing and treatment for active or latent TB and performs contact investigations. A chest clinic is currently scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month.
Can I get a certified birth certificate at the Health Department?
The Health Department Vital Statistics office registers local births and deaths, but certified copies are obtained through the Robeson County Register of Deeds or North Carolina Vital Records.
Who handles septic permits in Robeson County?
Robeson County Health Department Environmental Health handles onsite wastewater site evaluations, septic-system permitting and inspections. Call 910-272-6560.
How much is a temporary food permit in Robeson County?
The current Robeson County Temporary Food Establishment application lists a $75 fee for each proposed permit. Complete applications and fees must be received at least 15 calendar days before the event.