Overdose Response in Watauga County
On Thursday January 31st, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Boone Police Department, Watauga Medics, and Watauga County Rescue responded to several medical and overdose calls...
Resolution in Support of Targeted Public Health Intervention and Support of Opioid Prevention Efforts
Jan 30, 2019
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TARGETED PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT OF OPIOID PREVENTION EFFORTS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERS WHEREAS, Appalachian District Health...
Local health officials partner to combat Widespread Flu in the High Country
Jan 8, 2019
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...
Head Lice Prevention, Treatment and Walk-In Head Check Clinic in Ashe County
Dec 14, 2018
[ASHE COUNTY, NC] –AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) is partnering with Ashe County Schools to address head lice prevention, treatment and offering walk-in head check...
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...
Confirmed case of meningococcemia in off-campus Appalachian State University student
Sep 8, 2018
BOONE, NC – On Sept. 8, 2018, Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) and Appalachian State University confirmed one case of meningococcemia in an Appalachian State...
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...