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

Published August 2, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

How clean is your favorite restaurant in Henderson County? Now you can find out with the Henderson County Department of Public Health’s online inspection database.

The Henderson County Department of Public Health provides dental screening and education services in the community. 

We provide free dental screening for children ages 2½-kindergarten at preschools and elementary schools in the county. Our dental hygienist will visit schools and screen children with parental or guardian consent for any potential oral health issues. The hygienist can make referrals to area dentists for treatment options.

Community Education

We offer oral health education to groups such as schools, nonprofits and churches that includes training, interactive demonstrations and printed educational materials. Instruction covers dental disease prevention, oral hygiene practices, dental injury prevention and professional dental care practices.

Published July 11, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Prevention is a key aspect of many public health activities. When it comes to proper gun safety in the home, preventative measures can be the difference between life and unnecessary death among children and teens.

June 2, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

Several food recalls have made headlines recently, notably the recall of Jif brand peanut butter and powdered infant formula.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (May 26, 2022) – As COVID-19 trends increase again it’s important to be prepared by knowing available testing options and staying up to date with vaccinations.