Local health officials partner to combat Widespread Flu in the High Country
Influenza (flu) is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect...
Confirmed Rabies Case in Watauga County
Dec 7, 2018
Public Health Alert: Confirmed Rabies Case in Watauga County [Boone, NC] – The public health staff, in partnership with Watauga County Animal Control are working...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Beech Mountain
Nov 23, 2018
[BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC] –AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) is working with restaurants, childcare facilities, and other healthcare facilities to provide guidance regarding the boil water...
Rabies Vaccine Clinic August 15th in Creston Community, Ashe County
Aug 8, 2018
[Jefferson, NC] – The Ashe Animal Clinic will be hosting a rabies vaccine clinic at the Creston Volunteer Fire Department located at 211 Worth Chapel...
Recreational Water Advisory Continues for Watauga River in Foscoe area
Jul 3, 2018
BOONE – Watauga County officials continue to advise people to avoid recreational activities at the Watauga River in the vicinity of Foscoe due to a gasoline...
Confirmed Rabies Cases in Creston Community, Ashe County
Jun 29, 2018
[Jefferson, NC] – The public health staff, in partnership with Ashe County Animal Control, and Ashe County Emergency Management, are working together to notify the...
Community Health Report Released for Watauga County
Mar 6, 2018
[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department), in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has completed the Community Health Reports that identify public...
Community Health Report Released for Ashe County
Mar 6, 2018
[Jefferson, NC] – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department), in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has completed the Community Health Reports that identify public...
Community Health Report Released for Alleghany County
Mar 6, 2018
[Sparta, NC] – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department), in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has completed the Community Health Reports that identify public...
Case of Pertussis (whooping cough) being investigated in Alleghany
Mar 1, 2018
Hundreds of cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) are reported in the state of North Carolina each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...