Health

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.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 9, 2022) – The 2021 Henderson County Community Health Assessment (CHA) for Henderson County is now available to the public. The document highlights the collaborative process the county undertook to determine health priorities for the next three years.

A CHA is an important part of improving and promoting health of county residents. The process results in a public report, which describes health indicators, status of the community’s health, recent changes and health outcomes.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (January 28, 2022) – Starting Jan. 31, drive-thru COVID-19 community testing will be offered at the Henderson County Department of Public Health.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2022) – Thousands of free N95 respirators and COVID-19 tests have been given to community agencies to target populations with a high need for protection. 
The Henderson County Department of Public Health, Department of Social Services and Emergency Management recently received 22,000 N95 respirators from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The county agencies were tasked with creating a plan to distribute the N95s that included detention facilities and agencies serving individuals experiencing homelessness. 

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2021) – The Henderson County Department of Public Health will move its COVID-19 vaccine clinics back to the former JCPenney site at the Blue Ridge Mall due to increased demand and in preparation for boosters this fall.

Starting Sept. 1, COVID-19 vaccinations for first, second and additional doses will be offered at the former JCPenney location at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Boulevard in Hendersonville. Individuals seeking their first dose can schedule an appointment online Monday through Friday.