Health

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 27, 2025) – Henderson County is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to heavy smoke from the ongoing wildfires. The Henderson County Department of Public Health asks residents to stay informed and monitor air quality updates.

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (March 13, 2025) – Children and Family Resource Center (CFRC) was honored with the 2025 Public Health Partners Award on Wednesday by the N.C. Association of Local Health Directors. The award recognizes CFRC’s outstanding contributions to public health and its commitment to supporting children and families in Henderson County.

CFRC was nominated for the award by the Henderson County Department of Public Health.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (February 24, 2025) – The Henderson County Department of Public Health will host the first-ever Henderson County Behavioral Health Conference on Monday, March 24 at Blue Ridge Community College from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bringing home a newborn is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. We are committed to helping you during this wonderful time with the Postpartum and Infant Home Visiting Program.

We want to help you in these first few months, whether it's your first baby or you already have children.

Services offered include:

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (February 18, 2025) – Deceased waterfowl at Osceola Lake has tested positive for Avian Influenza H5N1, or bird flu.

Children & Family Resource Center - 828-698-0674 | Childcare resource and referral; resource library; school readiness; developmental screenings; child development and parenting education.

Children’s Developmental Services Agency / NC Infant and Toddler Program - 828-694-7975 | Evaluation and service coordination for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2024) – New response bags filled with essential first-aid tools are now available to school nurses in Henderson County’s public and charter schools, enhancing their ability to handle emergencies.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for health care and community services. More than 250,000 people participate in the WIC program across North Carolina.

WIC Card Replacement

If your WIC card is lost, stolen or damaged:

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Tragically, more than 3,500 babies in the U.S. and over 100 babies in North Carolina die suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping. The majority of these deaths are associated with unsafe sleep environments (for example, blankets in a crib, sleeping on an adult bed, or sleeping with another person in a bed or couch, etc.).