Health

Synonym: 
health

Patient Portal

Our Patient Portal allows you to securely access your medical records, view lab results, and check upcoming appointments.

We now use Leap by CureMD, our updated patient portal platform.

You can access the portal online or through the mobile app:

Breastfeeding Award of Excellence recognizes WIC’s support to clients

Hendersonville, NC (November 27, 2018) – The Henderson County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program was recently given the Breastfeeding Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This award highlights WIC’s successful breastfeeding program, effective peer counseling, exceptional breastfeeding support, promotional activities and strong community partnerships. Henderson County WIC received Gold Premier level designation and was one of only 12 agencies in the United States to receive this award in 2018.

Health Department employee awarded outstanding health educator

Hendersonville, N.C. (November 27, 2018) –  Stacy Taylor, MPH, was awarded Outstanding Health Educator at the 2018 Annual Conference for the NC Society for Public Health Education (NC SOPHE) held in Hickory, November 8-9. The award is given in recognition of “outstanding, long-lasting career contributions and demonstrated commitment to the practice of Health Education in North Carolina.” Taylor was acknowledged for her leadership in advancing the development of innovative public health strategies.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. The best way to protect against pertussis is by getting vaccinated. Vaccination may lessen the severity of symptoms, prevent serious complications, hospitalizations and poor outcomes but does not prevent disease in all situations.

 

Publications & Brochures

Browse our brochures and fact sheets to learn about our services, community resources, and public health programs. For county health data and reports, visit our Community Data page.

Drug and Sharps Disposal

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office provides citizens with a free, environmentally safe, and convenient way to dispose of medications from their homes. Residents of Henderson County can also safely dispose of used sharps at the Convenience Center. Visit the Sheriff's Office Drug Disposal Program page for more information

Exceptional Communities Program

Exceptional Communities Program

We help families in Henderson County who have loved ones with special healthcare needs. We work alongside parents, schools, healthcare providers, and community groups to make life a little easier and more connected.

Housing Assistance

Habitat for Humanity - Homeowners build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With Habitat’s help, homeowners are able to achieve the independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

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