Local increase in viruses, how to prevent spread and protect your health
Local public health officials are reporting an increase in flu and norovirus and are encouraging actions to prevent additional spread and protect your health. “We...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Sparta
[Sparta, NC] –AppHealthCare is working with restaurants, childcare facilities and other healthcare facilities to provide guidance regarding the boil water advisory issued as a precautionary...
AppHealthCare WIC Program Celebrates National Breastfeeding Award
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, housed within AppHealthCare, recently received a national breastfeeding award from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental...
AppHealthCare Celebrates 31 Year Career of Environmental Health Director – Welcomes Incoming Director
After 31 years of serving, leading and guiding public health environmental health efforts in Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties, Andy Blethen retired from AppHealthCare on...
AppHealthCare urges safe water usage following Hurricane Helene, recommends disinfection and testing for wells and springs
Flooding and excessive rains, like that experienced from Hurricane Helene in our area, can cause water in your private well or spring to become contaminated....
AppHealthCare Celebrates National Health Center Week
AppHealthCare is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play...
AppHealthCare Ashe Health Center Reopening July 15th
[Jefferson, NC] – On July 15th, AppHealthCare will reopen the Ashe Health Center after being closed following water damage sustained to the building in December...
AppHealthCare Announces Partnership with CredibleMind, Expanding Access to Convenient and Confidential Mental Well-being Resources for Community Members
AppHealthCare is excited to announce its partnership with CredibleMind to expand access to mental wellbeing resources. CredibleMind is an intuitive platform offering localized, wellness-oriented...
Pertussis cases confirmed in Ashe County
AppHealthCare has confirmed four cases of pertussis, all among Ashe County High School students. AppHealthCare and Ashe County Schools are working closely together to identify...
State of the County Health Report Released for Watauga County
[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report for Watauga County....