Health

Mosquitoes are pests. The red bump and itching caused by an allergic reaction to the female mosquito’s saliva when it bites you is bad enough. But they also carry diseases that afflict humans as well as animals. Take measures to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and reduce the likelihood of mosquito bites.

The Henderson County Department of Public Health is located at 1200 Spartanburg Hwy., Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC 28792. View our contact information, hours, and directions.

We provide comprehensive medical services for children in Henderson County. This includes physicals and sick care from newborn up to 21 years of age. In addition, your child may benefit from many of the other services listed below. Your child is welcome to see any or all of our providers, or establish care with one provider. We will always try to meet your request. 

Check out the Child Health Services brochure for more information.

Our services for adults cover many areas including family planning and birth control methods, diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing, prenatal and postpartum care, and breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. 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.

Often, adults and children alike need special immunizations if they are traveling to another country. At the CDC's Travelers' Health you'll find guidance about the vaccines you'll need and any travel notices posted for your destination.

Appointments 

Before an appointment can be scheduled for foreign travel services, you must:

WIC Assistance Available for Families Impacted by Hurricane Helene

What we eat can directly affect our ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Proper nutrition is an important component of overall good health. We offer nutrition counseling to help you prevent or manage certain medical conditions. Meet with a Registered Dietitian to develop a personalized plan to help you prevent or better manage medical conditions or simply to improve the way you feel. 

Thank you for your interest in employment with Henderson County Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health's mission is to promote, protect, and advance the health and wellness of our community. Dept. of Public Health employees serve our local community through a variety of different programs and services.

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

We are not currently accepting walk-ins. Please call the main number at 828-692-4223, option 4 to set up an appointment for special circumstances.

Immunization records may be requested during normal business hours.

Call (828) 694-6015 for more information.

What You Need to Know

• We will not refuse you clinical services if you are unable to pay.
• For clinical services, you may apply for a sliding scale fee based on your income.  
• We do not discriminate. Please read our policy.

Appointments  |  Fees & Insurance  |  Payment & Proof of Income