Health

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.

The Henderson County Department of Public Health was recently awarded reaccreditation status with honors by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board.

Published Nov. 7, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Whether it’s the stomach bug, flu or other ailments, school nurses are seeing a lot of illnesses going around the classroom.

Published Oct. 13, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Teens are back in school, but also making a return is e-cigarette use among youth.

Results from the recent annual National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use. That’s 2.5 million youth nationwide.

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (October 5, 2022) – In partnership with Henderson County Public Schools, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will be providing afterschool drive-through flu vaccine clinics at local high schools throughout October.

The flu vaccine will be offered to children, staff and parents in Henderson County Public Schools – as well as the general public – on the following dates:

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (September 16, 2022) – The Henderson County Board of Health has been awarded the 2022 Outstanding Board of Health by the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health.

Published August 29, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

September is here, which means it’s time for the North Carolina Apple Festival and North Carolina Mountain State Fair.  

The North Carolina Apple Festival takes place Sept. 2-5 in downtown Hendersonville. Shortly after comes the North Carolina Mountain State Fair from Sept. 9-18 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.

As soon as you feel sick, it's time to get tested for COVID-19. See the COVID-19 Testing Information page for more guidance. 

Treatments are now available for COVID-19. Research shows they work by lowering your risk of going to the hospital and dying—but you have to get them in time.

Treatment Resources 

What to do if you feel sick