Health

Published August 15, 2023 

August marks World Breastfeeding Month and throughout the month, Henderson County WIC is celebrating by promoting the many benefits of breastfeeding.

The theme for this year is "Enabling Breastfeeding – Making a Difference for Working Parents." This coincides with the commitment at WIC to make breastfeeding manageable with the help of nutritionists and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Program.

Despite the numerous proven benefits, many women struggle to breastfeed due to lack of family, employer and community support.

Published July 3, 2023

Libraries are a great resource to nourish your mind, but did you know you can nourish your body at one as well?

The library at Blue Ridge Community College is home to a seed library, which opened in January. It’s a great resource to supply the community with a free source of seeds and encourage the growing of healthy, home-grown foods.

Published April 10, 2023

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Pediatrician Dr. Anne Smith knows firsthand the impact diseases have on young lives that could have been prevented through routine vaccination.

March 10, 2023                         

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Public Health Nurse II – Care Manager

Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. Get ideas on how to celebrate and download valuable resources from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

Published March 3, 2023

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

For many, pets are family. And just as it’s important to keep your loved ones safe and healthy, so too is the health of your cats and dogs.

Published Feb. 6, 2023

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

We are fortunate to live, work and play in Henderson County for many reasons, including being ranked as one of the healthiest counties in North Carolina.

Published Jan. 7, 2023

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Winter certainly made its debut last month in Henderson County. The winter storm over the Christmas holiday weekend sent temperatures near or below zero, leading to power outages and frozen water pipes.

Winter storms come in the form of snow, freezing rain, ice and — as we recently experienced — high winds and extreme cold. Their impact can cut off heat, power and communication services. They also put older adults, children, sick individuals and pets at greater risk.