Health

Mari Chadwick is a physician assistant/associate (PA). She received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (BSCR) from Campbell University in 2009 and her Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) from Campbell University in 2014. Prior to working for the health department, Mari provided care in radiation oncology, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatrics. She also taught for the Gardner-Webb University PA program; she still lectures for PA programs and precepts PA students.

September is National Preparedness Month

Listen to Henderson County Preparedness Coordinator Victoria Cortes discuss how to take action before, during, and after an emergency or disaster on the North Carolina Justice Academy Podcast. 

Published September 5, 2023 

Published August 15, 2023 

August marks World Breastfeeding Month and throughout the month, Henderson County WIC is celebrating by promoting the many benefits of breastfeeding.

The theme for this year is "Enabling Breastfeeding – Making a Difference for Working Parents." This coincides with the commitment at WIC to make breastfeeding manageable with the help of nutritionists and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Program.

Despite the numerous proven benefits, many women struggle to breastfeed due to lack of family, employer and community support.

Published July 3, 2023

Libraries are a great resource to nourish your mind, but did you know you can nourish your body at one as well?

The library at Blue Ridge Community College is home to a seed library, which opened in January. It’s a great resource to supply the community with a free source of seeds and encourage the growing of healthy, home-grown foods.