Public Health Services

Public Health Services (formerly the Haywood County Health Department), is responsible for assessing the health needs of the community, establishing health policies, identifying community resources to meet health needs, identifying threats to health, and providing health services. Public Health Services has a full time staff consisting of the Health Director, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, public health nurses, environmental health specialists, nutritionists, health educators, lab technicians, social workers, dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistants, and medical office assistants.

Our services include Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP), Child Health, Dental, Disease Testing and Tracking, Environmental Health, Family Planning Services, Health Education and Healthy Haywood, Immunizations, Physical Exams and Testing, Pregnancy and Prenatal Care and Education, and the WIC Nutrition Program.  

Clinic hours:  8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.  

Call 452-6675 to schedule an appointment.  Save time at your first appointment by filling out this form in advance and bringing it with you.  Forms are also available upon arrival.

Evening clinics are available the 2nd Thursday of every month with appointments from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.  Call (828) 452-6675 to schedule evening appointments for annual exams, birth control, child health, lab testing, immunizations, and STI/STD exams, counseling and treatment. 

Dental hours: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday.  

Call 828-452-6701 for an appointment. Save time at your first appointment by filling out these forms in advance and bringing them with you.  Forms are also available upon arrival.

Public Health provides many services to residents of Haywood County and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, or national origin. Haywood County Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Translation services are available at no cost.