About Us

Hoke County Health Department

The new Hoke County Health Department is a large modern facility with an area of 19,535 square feet. In this spacious building, employees provide premium health care services to individuals and families from babies to mature adults. The Hoke County Health Department hosts many meetings to unite community leaders on current health issues. Several health promotional activities, such as First Aid / CPR classes, Mental Health First Aid, Childbirth education classes, and ADA Diabetes Self-Management classes are hosted at the health department throughout the year.

Our Mission

The mission of the Hoke County Health Department is to provide public health services that promote, protect, and preserve the wellness of those served.

Our Vision

The vision of the Hoke County Health Department is to advocate, educate, and empower Hoke County citizens in improving their health by achieving health equity and eliminating disparities.

Core Values of the Hoke County Health Department

We believe in… 

• Fostering positive partnerships with other community agencies.
• Being an innovative community resource for healthy lifestyle changes
• Delivering premier health care services to our patrons.
• Providing educational programs to empower participants to strive for excellence in health.
• Embracing and respecting the cultural diversity of our community.

Staff and Services

The Hoke County Health Department is staffed by approximately 40 employees who collaborate with local, regional, and state healthcare professionals to deliver a wide range of services each year. In addition to providing mandated public health services, the department operates an adult primary care clinic for individuals aged 18 and older. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients, and no one is denied access to care due to their inability to pay. The department accepts various payor sources, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The Hoke County Health Department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and does not discriminate against any individual based on their inability to pay, payor source, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the department provides a variety of wellness programs and opportunities to promote health and well-being throughout the county.

Management Team

• Helene Edwards, MS, RD, LDN - Health Director
• Jenny McDuffie, MBA, CMC- Assistant Health Director
• Anna Trimble, BSN, RN, CPHN- Public Health Nursing Supervisor
• Jason Lycans - Environmental Health Supervisor
• Chelsea Tasios, BS - Nutrition Director
• Cheryl McLean, MSW - OBCM & CC4C Case Management Supervisor
• Aiyana Locklear, BS - Public Health Educator/PIO
• Ulva Little-Bennett, BS - Public Health Educator, AAC