A Message from Pubic Health: Preventing Measles Alleghany County
[Sparta, NC] — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 981 cases of measles have been confirmed in 26 states from January...
Ashe State of the County’s Health Report & Health Ranking
Apr 1, 2019
[Jefferson, NC] —AppHealthCare has released the 2018 State of the County’s Health (SOTCH) Report. The report includes a summary of demographics, leading causes of death,...
Alleghany State of the County’s Health Report & Health Ranking
Apr 1, 2019
[Alleghany County, NC] —AppHealthCare has released the 2018 State of the County’s Health (SOTCH) Report. The report includes a summary of demographics, leading causes of...
Public Health Alert: Confirmed Rabies Cases in Ashe County
Mar 19, 2019
[Jefferson, NC] – Public health staff, in partnership with Ashe County Animal Control, are working together to notify the community of two confirmed rabies cases...
It is Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated (Watauga)
Feb 6, 2019
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...
It is Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine (Ashe and Alleghany)
Feb 6, 2019
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...
Overdose Response in Watauga County
Feb 5, 2019
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...