Kinston Housing Authority, 800 E Washington Ave, Kinston, NC 28501, US

Located in Burgaw, N.C., the Pender County Health Department prevents the spread of epidemics and diseases, protects against environmental hazards and promotes the development of healthy lifestyles. It provides health-related informational resources for the public. The department offers consulting, technical assistance and educational programs for child care providers. It also offers programs for the prevention of rabies and environment-related illnesses. The Pender County Health Department provides testing, examination, treatment and educational counseling services for people who suffer from AIDS. It offers mammography and Pap smear procedures for the detection of breast and cervical cancers. The department offers family planning, fertility counseling and pregnancy testing services. It also provides immunization services to protect children from diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus. The Pender County Health Department operates laboratories that provide diagnostic, reference and emergency services for state agencies and health care providers. It also offers physical assessment and case management services for expectant mothers.