Orange County Health Department

If you live or work in Orange County, we care about YOU and your health!

Call (919) 245-2400 for information about:

Medical and dental services
Vaccines
Healthy foods, healthy families

Call (919) 245-2360 for information about:

Well and septic permits and inspections
Water samples
Restaurant, food truck, and hotel inspections

Highlighted health-related information

You will find some of our services highlighted below. For a complete list of services, review our main menu. If you are on a laptop the menu is on the left hand side of this webpage. If you are on a cell phone or using a screen reader, the menu is at the end of the page.

A message from the Health Director to YOU -

The Orange County Health Department welcomes anyone who lives or works in Orange County to use our services. Why choose us?

Our staff are compassionate, trained professionals.
We follow all medical confidentiality laws.
Equity is at the core of all we do.

To find out about some of our recent accomplishments, read our 2024 Annual Report.

Quintana Stewart, MPA
Health Director

Health Department Vision

Our vision is to create the conditions for everyone in Orange County to experience the highest attainable standard of health.

Health Department Mission

Our mission is to promote and protect health, enhance quality of life, and preserve the environment for everyone in Orange County.

Health Department Non-Discrimination Policy

The Orange County Health Department does not exclude persons from services, deny benefits or discriminate in any way based on race, color, national origin, language, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, or marital status.