- Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank & Perquimans
We accept Medicaid, Medicare and most other forms of private insurance.
ARHS offers comprehensive clinical services through each of its eight local health departments, conveniently located in each of our eight primary service counties - Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans.
The goal of ARHS Primary Care is to focus on wellness and prevention while also helping patients manage certain chronic conditions. Primary care is meant to be your main source for healthcare, one in which you have an ongoing partnership with your healthcare provider. Primary care is designed to:
ARHS Primary care provides: Whole–person care starting at birth for men, women, and children.
Services include:
ARHS Behavioral Health is an ADULT outpatient program, which strives to meet the Emotional Health needs of our region through comprehensive Nursing, Counseling, and Psychiatric interventions.
Services Included:
Services are offered for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, bipolar disorder, and difficult life situations. Program services for substance misuse, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, and Schizophrenia are not offered at this time.
All new patients will need a referral by a primary care provider or other medical provider.
Behavioral Health Referral Form
Primary child health services are provided in an effort to detect problems so that appropriate interventions can begin as early as possible.
Preventive health care for children that includes, immunizations, check-ups, physical exams for school, sports, camps, and child-care.
Immunizations are provided to children, adolescents, and adults in an effort to prevent communicable diseases such as:
The goal is to have all children, adolescents, and adults fully immunized.
Recommended and required immunization info - https://immunize.nc.gov/family/index.htm
Surveillance of various communicable diseases including educational counseling for individuals is accomplished. Bioterrorism educational materials are available to communities related to preparedness. Presentations and overviews of potential biological, chemical, and nuclear agents and general communicable diseases can be given by the ARHS.
STI, Hepatitis C, and HIV diagnosis, treatment, and counseling is available. An appointment may be required.
Family Planning helps women and men maintain optimal reproductive health and assists families in determining the number, timing, and spacing of their children.
Helping you decide when or if to have a baby
ARHS services include:
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) provides access to screening services for financially and medically eligible women.
WISEWOMAN – screening and evaluation for cardiovascular disease for financially and medically eligible women.
At ARHS, our expert prenatal team can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. We will support you through your pregnancy and beyond with expert care from our providers. The health department maintains a close working relationship with the area’s private physicians and local hospitals for the provision of deliveries, emergency and specialized care. You’ll also find specialized care for high-risk pregnancies.
Prenatal care helps you prepare to have a baby in the safest and healthiest way possible.
During your pregnancy our parental staff will closely track your health and your baby’s growth to make sure your pregnancy is progressing normally. At each visit, we will listen to your baby’s heartbeat and track your weight and blood pressure. We’ll also check you for conditions such as gestational diabetes or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Services include:
The ID clinic specializes in management of care for people living with HIV/AIDS in the primary care setting. Services include improving access to HIV medications, lad testing, ensuring dental care, and case management. As an additional component, the Jail Testing Initiative provides screenings and testing for HIV and other STI’s in jails and substance abuse treatment centers throughout the region.
WIC is a federal program designed to provide food to eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five.
The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care. WIC has proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within its population.
Click here to learn how to apply
Where Can I use my WIC Vouchers?
Benefits of the WIC program can be found through the following North Carolina WIC Links: https://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Read more here at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/usda-nondiscrimination-statement
Dedicated to providing education and support to individuals living with diabetes, the Albemarle Regional Diabetes Care Program works to counsel patients on blood sugar monitoring, physical activity, and proper nutrition.
This program incorporates a team approach to diabetes care focusing on medical care, education, and health promotion. The Albemarle Regional Diabetes Care Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education.
We work collaboratively with regional referring physicians and medical providers. In addition, ARHS offers a Diabetes Prevention Program, The Prevent T2 Lifestyle Change Program. This program is designed for people with prediabetes. It is also designed for people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and want to lower their risk. If you are interested, please fill out the form and return to the contact listed on the form.
Diabetes Prevention Program Referral Form
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and preventing disease with an individualized nutrition plan. This service is provided by our experienced Registered Dietitian (RDN) staff.
Our goal is to work with you to develop a personalized plan that works for your lifestyle, to assist you in making long-term changes, providing research proven strategies, and encouraging support and advice along the way.
Conditions for MNT referrals include: Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes, Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides , Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Kidney Disease, and other conditions may be covered based on diagnosis and insurance.
Physician referral is required for MNT. Referral forms can be sent to a physician’s office upon request.