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.