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Information & Appointments Hours: Please note: Clinic and Immunization Services are closed from 8:00 am-1:00 pm the 3rd Wednesday of each month for staff training. Public Health Hot Line (828) 694-4040 |
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Our mission is to assess the health of the community and assure that its health needs are met by preventing diseases and promoting wellness through the delivery of clinical, environmental, and community health and educational services. |
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News and AnnouncementsPfizer, the maker of Lo/Ovral birth control pills, announced a recall due to an issue with the way some of the pills were packaged. The inactive or placebo pill may have been placed out of order in some packs. Pfizer announced that approximately 30 out of 1 million packs may have been affected, but they have recalled all of these packs just to be sure. Our health department was affected by this recall. We have already removed those recalled packs of Lo/Ovral from the pharmacy shelves. If you are currently using Lo/Ovral birth control pills, please look at your package to be sure it has pills in the correct order. This is a link to a photo of a correct Lo/Ovral package. If you think your package of Lo/Ovral is not right, please take it back to your pharmacy and get it replaced right away. Norovirus Infections Spreading Widely Across North Carolina: State Public Health Officials urge precautions to prevent possible exposure More... QuitlineNC Offers Nicotine Replacement Therapy at No Cost for a Limited Time North Carolinians ready to quit smoking in 2012 may call the QuitlineNC at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) any time from 6 a.m. until 3 a.m., seven days a week, to sign up for over-the-counter medication and support. More... We value your input about our agency. Please take a moment to complete this short survey. Spanish
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Read about Henderson County's health issues and priorities in the 2011 Community Health Assessment.
The Community Resources for Health and Wellness brochure has been updated for 2012. Spanish
Understanding Changes to Infants’ Acetaminophen Products
Please call the Flu Line at 694-4040 for current information about the availability of flu vaccines at the health department.
CDC, CHPA Educational Foundation Launch Up and Away and Out of Sight
Every year, more than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms because they got into medicines while their parent or caregiver was not looking. The Up and Away and Out of Sight educational program was created to remind families of the importance of safe medicine storage. More...
The Hispanic Support Group for families with children who have special needs meets 5:30 - 7:30 pm the first Monday of each month at the health department. Please enter at the Immunization Clinic. For more information, call Olga Escobar at (828) 694-6091.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors making a difference for WIC families in Henderson County
Nutrition Services and WIC have some extended hours available. They are open late until 8:00 pm on some Thursdays. Ask about it when you make your appointment.
The Henderson County Department of Public Health has received an Eat Smart, Move More NC Community Grant for 2010-2012 to fund local physical activity projects targeting youth ages 9 to 14. More...
North Carolina’s Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law
As of January 2, 2010, nearly all restaurants and bars in North Carolina and many lodging establishments are smoke-free, thanks to S.L 2009-27 (G. S. 130A-496), otherwise known as North Carolina’s Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law. On this site, SmokeFree.NC.Gov, you will find information about the law, frequently asked questions, tools for businesses to prepare for the law, and information for citizens. Violations can be filed by calling the CARE-LINE at 1-800-662-7030 from 7 am - 11 pm seven days a week.
The Department of Public Health's Programs & Services brochure is also available in Spanish. To request a copy, contact Linda Charping at (828) 694-6063.
We are proud to be an accredited health department. Henderson County citizens are assured that the Department of Public Health has the capacity to fulfill the core functions and essential services of public health. For more information about accreditation, visit the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Program.
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