Clinical Services

Jones County Health Department continues to evaluate the programs and services we are able to offer.

Walk ins accepted, however appointments are preferred to ensure provider availability. We offer the following clinical services:

• Immunization services for adults and children
• Communicable Disease Surveillance and Investigation in collaboration with the Division of       Public Health
• Sexually Transmitted Infections and Disease Services 
• HIV Testing Services
• Tuberculosis testing and control program (TB) services
• Family Planning Services 
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) Services
• WISEWOMAN Program (WW) Service
• We offer referrals for the following services: Maternal Care, Care Management for At-Risk       Children (CMARC), Child Health, Care Management for High Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP).

Our Medical Director is Dr. Ricky Watson, MD, MSPH from East Carolina University (ECU) Family Medicine. Dr. Watson completed his residency in Family Medicine at ECU/Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC in 1993. He received his doctorate in 1990 from ECU. He also has a Master of Science degree in Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill and received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College. With a board certification in Family Medicine, Dr. Watson also has interests in Women’s Health, Infectious Disease, travel and wilderness medicine, and healthcare delivery systems

The following is a list of local healthcare providers who provide primary medical services for adults and their contact information. 

Primary Care Services:

Goshen Medical Center – New Bern, NC
4114 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd
New Bern, NC 28562
252-772-9995

Craven County Community Health Center
2818 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC 28562
252-636-4920 (press 1 for appointments)

The Jones County Health Department will continue to review its programs and strive to offer the best public health services to the citizens of Jones County. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback, please call 252-448-9111, ext. 3000, to speak with the Health Director.

The Health Department accepts many major insurance plans. Please contact your insurance provider or the Health Department to verify if we are in network with your provider. 

Clinical Services Fee Schedule