Health

Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable, communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water. The best way to prevent hepatitis A infection is to get vaccinated. 

When sweltering temperatures are forecast, take steps to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses. People who spend time outdoors for work or recreation need to protect themselves from the sun and drink plenty of fluids to minimize the risk of heat-related illness. High temperatures with high humidity levels can be dangerous.

Measles Cases and Outbreaks Dashboard

Measles cases have been reported in Western North Carolina. There are currently no reported cases in Henderson County.

Our clinical social worker offers counseling services to clients of the health department to help with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety and parenting. Services are also available in Spanish.

The annual County Health Rankings provide a snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work, and play. For 2022, our county ranked 12th for health outcomes and 11th for health factors out of 100 counties in North Carolina for health outcomes. 

Learn more about how healthy Henderson County is and explore factors that drive our health.  

Crystal O'Dell is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Western Carolina University in 2013 with her master's degree as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Until that time she practiced as a registered nurse (RN) in both pediatric and postpartum units.

After graduating, she came to work at the Henderson County Department of Public Health. Here she provides well child and sick child care to children from birth to age 21. She has always enjoyed working with children and considers it a privilege to be a child's primary care provider.

Dr. Diana Curran is the Medical Director of the Henderson County Department of Public Health. She is a family physician and faculty member with the Hendersonville Family Medicine Residency Program. In addition to patient care, Dr. Curran teaches and performs a wide variety of administrative services for the health department.

Appointments — Nutrition Services & WIC

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ask about our extended hours.

Call the WIC office on the day you wish to come in. We accept calls Monday - Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. Walk-in appointments are also welcome. Call (828) 692-4223 and select the following options:

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WIC gives you a monthly food package to buy foods that help you get the nutrients you and your kids need. The foods in your package will change as your needs change and your child grows. 

For questions about food packages, please contact WIC at (828) 692-4223.

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