Moore County health services, phone numbers, WIC, records and environmental help
Moore County Health Department in Carthage provides clinical care, immunizations, maternal and family services, communicable-disease work, dental services, WIC, health education, Vital Records support, laboratory services and public-health preparedness.
Environmental Health is part of the same department but uses its own direct phone and permitting workflows. The county also separates local birth/death registration from certified-copy ordering through the Register of Deeds, so choosing the right route can prevent an unnecessary trip around Carthage.
What does Moore County Health Department do?
Moore County Health Department is the local public-health agency serving Carthage, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Robbins and the rest of Moore County, North Carolina. Its FY2026 county materials identify Clinical Services, Communicable Disease, Care Coordination, Health Education, Dental, Environmental Health, WIC/Food and Nutrition, Vital Records, Preparedness and Laboratory Testing as core department functions.
Immunizations, maternal health and other preventive or communicable-disease services delivered through the public-health clinic.
WIC, pregnancy-care management, care coordination for children, health education and family outreach.
Food service, septic/on-site wastewater, private wells, child-care sanitation, schools, tattooing and other environmental programs.
Moore County Health Department phone numbers by task
| Need | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 910-947-3300 | Clinical services, general public-health questions and department routing. |
| WIC | 910-947-3271 | WIC applications, appointments, breastfeeding support and nutrition-program questions. |
| Environmental Health | 910-947-6283 | Food permits, temporary events, septic systems, wells and environmental-health questions. |
| Certified birth/death/marriage record | 910-947-6370 | Moore County Register of Deeds certified-copy questions and online record ordering. |
| Board / Health administration | 910-947-4500 | Current county materials list this route for Board of Health questions. |
Moore County public-health services at a glance
County materials identify maternal health, immunizations and other preventive-health services within the clinic division.
Disease investigation, follow-up and prevention when reportable infections affect Moore County residents.
Programs connect children, pregnant patients and families with healthcare, social services and community resources.
The Health Department maintains a dental-health program within its current service structure.
Health educators develop community programming, provide educational materials and offer referrals and prevention information.
Laboratory services support applicable public-health and clinical programs within the department.
Moore County WIC eligibility, appointments and documents
Moore County WIC operates from the Health Department at 705 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage. The current NCDHHS WIC directory lists clinic phone 910-947-3300 and direct appointment/breastfeeding-support phone 910-947-3271.
Pregnant participants, breastfeeding participants up to 12 months postpartum, non-breastfeeding postpartum participants, infants and children up to age 5 can be considered.
County guidance says participants must live in Moore County or receive healthcare in Moore County, meet income requirements and have a nutrition or medical risk determined by WIC.
Current Moore County WIC guidance says Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance or Food and Nutrition Services participants meet the program income guideline.
Use 910-947-3271 to start locally, or submit the North Carolina WIC online interest form.
County guidance lists documents such as a current photo ID, birth certificate, insurance card, recent bill/account statement, voter registration card or other accepted proof depending on the person and purpose.
Bring proof of gross income for household members, or qualifying benefit documentation such as Medicaid or Food and Nutrition Services when applicable.
WIC reviews identity, residence and income, measures height/length and weight, and completes a nutrition assessment to determine eligibility.
Vaccines and immunization help in Moore County
Immunizations are part of the Health Department’s current Clinical Services structure and are tracked in Moore County’s FY2026 departmental activity dashboard. Call the main clinic at 910-947-3300 before traveling to confirm appointment requirements, vaccine availability and any current program charge.
Bring available immunization records and any school or childcare paperwork so clinic staff can determine what is needed.
Availability can vary by vaccine and supply. Tell staff the exact vaccine, age and reason for the request.
If the question is about a previous vaccination rather than a new dose, ask whether the clinic or North Carolina immunization registry can help locate the record.
Moore County Dental Health services
Dental is one of the Health Department divisions specifically identified in the county’s FY2026 health dashboard, and the county’s public-health service directory provides a separate Dental Health route.
Call 910-947-3300 and ask for current Dental Health eligibility, appointments, age requirements and service availability.
Public-health dental programs can have defined eligibility, prevention and referral scopes. Ask what treatment is actually available before traveling.
Severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, facial trauma or another emergency may require urgent dental or emergency medical care rather than waiting for a routine public-health appointment.
Moore County birth and death records: Health Department vs certified copies
Moore County Health Department’s Vital Records section ensures that birth and death certificates for people born or deceased in Moore County are filed under North Carolina law. When a resident needs a certified copy, the Moore County Register of Deeds also provides an official ordering route.
The Health Department handles local birth and death registration functions and maintains the public-health Vital Records program.
The Register of Deeds can issue certified Moore County birth, death and marriage records through its official ordering service.
The Register of Deeds online system currently lists certified birth, death and marriage certificates at $10 each, with additional online/service/delivery charges when applicable.
| Request | Official route | Current detail |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | Moore County Register of Deeds | $10 base certified-copy charge in the official online system. |
| Certified death certificate | Moore County Register of Deeds | $10 base certified-copy charge in the official online system. |
| Certified marriage certificate | Moore County Register of Deeds | $10 base certified-copy charge; newly married applicants are told to wait 10 days before requesting. |
| Birth/death registration issue | Moore County Health Department Vital Records | Use the Health Department for local public-health registration questions. |
Moore County Environmental Health phone and responsibilities
Moore County Environmental Health is a division of the Health Department and can be reached at 910-947-6283. Current county materials show responsibility for food sanitation, septic/on-site wastewater, private wells, institutional sanitation, schools, child-care centers, tattooing and related public-health regulations.
Restaurant plan review, permits, sanitation inspections, temporary food events and food-safety complaints.
On-site wastewater permits, existing system information, repairs and property-development review.
Environmental Health should be contacted when a property’s well or septic system affects development or a regulated facility.
The county says Environmental Health performs unannounced sanitation inspections every six months, while licensing itself comes from the NC Division of Child Development.
School cafeterias are inspected separately from school buildings; county FAQs say school kitchens are inspected four times per year and school buildings at least annually.
The Health Department issues annual permits to individual tattoo artists at a designated location rather than licensing the entire tattoo business as one permit.
Restaurants, new food businesses and temporary food events
Moore County Environmental Health determines whether a proposed food business needs a Health Department permit. For a regulated operation, current county guidance says applicants may need an application, floor plan and kitchen-equipment specifications, while Building Inspections and the Fire Marshal may also need to review the project.
Talk to Environmental Health before construction or equipment installation so staff can determine the permit and plan-review requirements.
County FAQs say businesses serving only ice cream, prepackaged products or bakery items may fall under North Carolina Department of Agriculture rather than a Health Department food permit.
Registered Environmental Health Specialists conduct unannounced inspections covering temperatures, cooking/cooling, employee hygiene and approved food sources.
Call 910-947-6283 and explain the type of restaurant, food stand, mobile unit or event operation you plan to run.
Do not buy equipment or assume a permit category until the county determines which regulations apply.
New regulated food operations may need floor plans, equipment details and coordination with building/fire officials.
The operation must meet applicable sanitation rules before or during permitting, depending on the food-service type.
Septic systems, property records and private wells
Moore County Environmental Health is the correct local starting point for on-site wastewater/septic questions. Septic design, capacity and permit information can matter when building a home, adding bedrooms, repairing a failing system or buying property outside public sewer service.
Have the property address, owner information and proposed construction or repair details ready before contacting Environmental Health.
If a system already exists, ask whether an operation permit, improvement permit or other septic documentation is available for the parcel.
A room addition, additional bedrooms or change in use can affect wastewater-design capacity and may require Environmental Health review.
A property using both a well and septic system can require additional setbacks or investigation, particularly for regulated businesses or child-care facilities.
What to prepare before contacting Moore County Health Department
Which Moore County office should you use?
| If you need | Correct route | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic / immunization | Moore County Health Department | Call 910-947-3300. |
| WIC | Moore County WIC | Call 910-947-3271. |
| Certified birth/death/marriage copy | Moore County Register of Deeds | Use the official online record request or call 910-947-6370. |
| Restaurant / temporary food permit | Moore County Environmental Health | Call 910-947-6283 before submitting or opening. |
| Septic or private-well issue | Moore County Environmental Health | Call 910-947-6283 with property details. |
| Immediate medical emergency | 911 / emergency medical care | Do not wait for a routine public-health appointment. |
Official Moore County and North Carolina health links
Use the official sources below when you are ready to schedule care, apply for WIC, request a certified record, submit a food application or begin property-related environmental work.
Moore County Health Department FAQs
Which Moore County Health Department is this guide for?
This guide is for Moore County Health Department in Carthage, North Carolina. Moore County, Tennessee has a separate health department in Lynchburg with different phone numbers and services.
What is the Moore County Health Department phone number?
The main Moore County Health Department phone number in Carthage, North Carolina is 910-947-3300.
Where is Moore County Health Department located?
The Health Department is at 705 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC 28327.
What is the Moore County WIC phone number?
The current direct Moore County WIC appointment and breastfeeding-support number is 910-947-3271. NCDHHS also lists the WIC clinic at 705 Pinehurst Avenue.
Who can qualify for Moore County WIC?
Current local guidance says participants must live in Moore County or receive healthcare in Moore County, meet WIC income rules and have a nutrition or medical risk determined by a nutritionist. Medicaid, Work First or Food and Nutrition Services participation satisfies the program income guideline.
Does Moore County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. Immunizations are part of Moore County’s current Clinical Services program. Call 910-947-3300 for current vaccine availability, appointment instructions and applicable fees.
How do I get a Moore County birth certificate?
The Health Department handles local birth/death registration functions, while the Moore County Register of Deeds offers certified birth, death and marriage copies. The current online base price for a certified copy is $10 plus applicable service or delivery charges.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Moore County?
Moore County Environmental Health handles regulated restaurant permitting and sanitation inspections. Call 910-947-6283 before opening or making major changes to a food business.
How early must a temporary food event application be submitted?
Moore County’s current temporary-food forms state that required applications and payment must be received by Environmental Health at least 15 days before the event begins. Late applications are denied.
Who handles septic systems in Moore County?
Moore County Environmental Health handles local on-site wastewater and septic-system matters. Call 910-947-6283 with the property address and details of the proposed construction, repair or existing system.