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1. Does Public Health offer CPR classes?

At this time, Public Health does not offer CPR classes to the general public. Please contact the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross at 910-762-5540 or visit the Red Cross website for CPR class information.

Or visit the American Heart Associations Class Connector Site to find courses near you.

2. How can I get low cost insurance for my child?

Your child may be eligible for Health Check / Health Choice. Call Social Services at 910-798-3500 or Smart Start at 910-815-3731 or visit the Department of Social Services website for more information.

3. How does New Hanover County Public Health find out about certain diseases?

According to North Carolina Communicable Disease statutes, physicians, laboratories, restaurants, and school principals or child-care facilities are required to report any suspicious or confirmed report of a communicable disease to the Health Department.

4. How do I find a resource not listed here?

Please visit our Community Resources page for a full listing of all available community resources or call 910-798-3500 for more information.

5. Where can I get a Lead Test Kit?

Any retailer such as  Lowe’s, Home Depot, Wal-Mart. You can test mini-blinds, old paint, dishes, etc. for lead paint. For more information on lead exposure, please visit the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

6. Where can I receive low cost dental care?

Low cost dental care can be found at:

Med North Health Center
925 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-343-0270

Cape Fear Clinic
1605 Doctor's Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-343-8736

For a full list of available low-cost primary care providers please visit our Community Resources page.

7. Where can I receive low cost primary care?

Low-cost primary care can be found at:

St Mary's Health Center
412 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-763-8163

Med North Health Center
925 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-343-0270

Cape Fear Clinic
1605 Doctor's Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-343-8736

For a full list of available low-cost primary care providers please visit our Community Resources page.

8. Who can I contact with community complaints or concerns within Wilmington city limits?

If you have a complaint or concern regarding an issue such as abandoned vehicles or structures, animals, home occupation, overgrown properties or trash and debris and the potential violation is within city limits, please contact Wilmington Code Enforcement at 910-341-3266.