Health

School nurses play an integral role in the health of not just students, but the overall schools in which they work. They optimize student health and learning every day of the year by removing the health barriers that prevent students from optimum learning. A school nurse is assigned to each public and charter school in Henderson County, serving more than 13,500 students in total.

The Health Department currently does not offer smoking cessation services. Quitline NC provides free cessation services to any North Carolina resident who needs help quitting tobacco use. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669. QuitlineNC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For service in Spanish call 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569).

Our child passenger safety technicians provide education for caregivers on car seat usage and proper installation. Henderson County residents may also qualify for a free car seat if they do not already have an appropriate car seat for the child in the family.  

To see if you qualify for a free car seat or to schedule an appointment, please contact Blanca Daniels at (828) 694-6086.  Spanish and English-speaking technicians are available to answer your questions.  

Thanks for helping keep Henderson County safe, on and off the road! 

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Because there is neither a vaccine nor prophylactic medications available to prevent Zika virus infection, CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.  

CDC has issued travel notices for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Healthy Communities NC Dashboard

Healthy North Carolina: 2030

Healthy People Objectives

The State of the County Health Report, or SOTCH, is a yearly update of the Community Health Assessment.

The Community Health Assessment, or CHA, identifies and prioritizes health issues in our community. For more information, contact Juliana Whitaker at (828) 694-6065.

Ticks are small, bloodsucking arthropods that can transmit diseases to humans and animals. Most of the tick-borne diseases in North Carolina are from a bacterial infection and can cause flu-like symptoms in people. They can be treated with antibiotics if caught early. Untreated, they may lead to serious health problems, including death in rare cases. Several illnesses transmitted by ticks are found in North Carolina.

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

A sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a disease passed from person to person through sexual contact. Learn more about common STDs. The health department identifies, treats, and reports sexually transmitted diseases. Services are confidential. Call (828) 692-4223 to make an appointment.

Please click on Publications & Brochures to view these brochures:

• Department of Public Health Services & Programs
• Community Resources for Health & Wellness - English 
• Community Resources for Health & Wellness - Spanish