Health

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.

Visit the CDC's Respiratory Virus Guidance page for the latest guidance. 

Published May 2, 2022

By Andrew Mundhenk, Henderson County Dept. of Public Health

We are all ready to get outside and enjoy the activities Western North Carolina has to offer. But the warmer weather also brings out mosquitos and ticks, and the diseases they can carry with them. 

According to preliminary data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, there were more than 1,000 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses in 2021. These insects are typically most active in the spring, summer and early fall in North Carolina.