Health

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. A healthy animal or human can get rabies when bitten, licked or scratched by a sick animal. The virus infects the central nervous system. If a person does not get proper medical care after a potential rabies exposure, the virus can cause disease in the brain, ultimately resulting in death.

To prevent rabies vaccinate pets, stay away from wildlife and seek medical care after a potential exposure.

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The Henderson County Immunization Coalition is a partnership of Henderson county providers, which includes Henderson County Department of Public Health, Rainbow Pediatrics, Park Ridge Pediatrics, Hendersonville Pediatrics, Hendersonville Family Health Center and Blue Ridge Community Health Services (two locations: Hendersonville Family Health Center, Blue Ridge Health Center). 

Naloxone is available with a prescription to those at risk of overdose and for individuals who have a loved one at risk. A prescription is required, but pharmacies may prescribe it through a “standing order”, so you do not have to get a prescription from a healthcare provider. Naloxone is available through participating pharmacies. You can contact your local pharmacy to determine whether it is currently dispensing Naloxone under a standing order.

N.C. Good Samaritan/Naloxone Access Law in North Carolina protects people who ask for help from 911, the police, or E.M.S. because they or another person is having a drug overdose. People cannot be tried in court for having small amounts of drugs or items used to take or store drugs (drug paraphernalia) if the police find the drugs or drug paraphernalia because the person was asking for help for an overdose.

Step 1. Call 911.

Step 2. Follow the 911 dispatcher’s instructions or perform chest compressions if comfortable doing so.

Step 3. Give naloxone.

Step 4. Give a second dose of naloxone in 2 to 5 minutes if there is no response to the first dose.

Seek medical attention immediately due to the risk of re-overdosing when naloxone wears off and to avoid complications

Instructions on how to prevent and overdose and to administer naloxone:

Media Contact: Andrew Mundhenk, Communications Manager (828) 694-6064.

We offer confidential medical care for teens in Henderson County, including physicals and sick care up to 21 years of age. You are welcome to see any or all of our providers, or establish care with one provider. We will always try to meet your request.

Patients are seen by appointment for clinic services, usually on the same day. Teens who are sick can be seen the same day.

Our services include, but are not limited to: