Collins Dental Center
Welcome to the Collins Dental Center where we work every day to improve the oral health of those living in our beautiful area. Our facility is located in Columbus just a few minutes from East Mills Street. At the Collins Dental Center we are dedicated to providing public health dental services ranging from first tooth through 21 years of age. We are proud to be a part of this community.
Collins Dental Center
Physical Address:
158 White Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone Numbers:
Main Phone: (828) 894-3120
Fax Numbers:
Fax: (828) 894-3438
Mailing address:
158 White Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Agency Links
Links that we find helpful pertaining to public health:
North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation
The North Carolina Institute for Public Health began a Accreditation Program for Local Health Departments in 2002. In the fall of 2010 the Rutherford Polk McDowell was approved for Accreditation.
Healthy Carolinians
The Healthy Carolinians Program is a statewide network of local partnerships that address health and safety issues at the community level.
National Association of County and City Health Officials
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing local health departments.
Additional Resources:
Local Hospitals
McDowell Hospital
Rutherford Hospital
St. Lukes Hospital
North Carolina State Agencies
N.C. Board of Nursing
N.C. Center for Health Statistics
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
N.C. Institute of Government
N.C. Public Health
N.C. Medical Board
U.N.C. School of Public Health
Federal Agencies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Health
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Other National Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
American Red Cross
Welcome to our new Website
The Rutherford Polk McDowell Health District are delighted to welcome you to our new website. We are still adding new content each day so please check back often for the latest information.
Holiday Schedule
The following are dates where the Rutherford Polk McDowell Health District Offices will be closed.
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New Year's Day |
January 2, 2012 |
Monday |
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Martin Luther King Birthday |
January 16, 2012 |
Monday |
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Good Friday |
April 6, 2012 |
Friday |
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Memorial Day |
May 28, 2012 |
Monday |
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Independence Day |
July 4, 2012 |
Wednesday |
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Labor Day |
September 3, 2012 |
Monday |
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Veterans Day |
November 12, 2012 |
Monday |
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Thanksgiving |
November 22 & 23, 2012 |
Thursday & Friday |
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Christmas |
December 24, 25, & 26, 2012 |
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday |
Polk County Health Department
Welcome to the Polk County Health Department where our mission is to promote, protect and maintain the public health of all of the citizens of Polk County by offering preventive health services along with community outreach and education. We work daily to improve the quality of life of our citizens by providing adult and childhood immunizations, family planning, health checks for children among other services.
Polk County Health Department
Physical Address:
161 Walker Street
Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone Numbers:
Main Phone: (828) 894-8271
Environmental Health: (828) 894-8004
WIC Program: (828) 894-3888
Fax Numbers:
Clinic Fax: (828) 894-8678
Environmental Health Fax: (828) 894-8678
WIC Program Fax: (828) 894-8678
Mailing address:
161 Walker Street
Columbus, NC 28722
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rutherford County Health Department
Welcome to the Rutherford County Health Department where we work every day to improve the health of those living in our beautiful area. Our facility is located in Spindale between the Rutherford County Senior Center and Rutherford County Library. At the Rutherford County Health Department we are dedicated to providing public health services ranging from adult and childhood immunizations to lead screening and the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) nutrition program. We are proud to be a part of this community.
Rutherford County Health Department
Physical Address:
221 Callahan Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160
Telephone Numbers:
Main Phone: (828) 287-6100
Administration: (828) 287-6101
Environmental Health: (828) 287-6317
Dental Health: (828) 287-6018
WIC Program: (828) 287-6238
Fax Numbers:
Administration Fax: (828) 287-6059
Clinic Fax: (828) 288-4047
Environmental Health Fax: (828) 287-6059
WIC Program Fax: (828) 287-3509
Mailing address:
221 Callahan Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
