Henderson County Department of Public Health, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Current News and Announcements

IMPORTANT UPDATE POSTED 7/16/10

Bat/Rabies Exposure Hot Line 694-4040

Bat/Rabies Exposure Treatment Schedules

Initial treatment/vaccine on Monday, July 12: SCHEDULE

Initial treatment/vaccine on Tuesday, July 13: SCHEDULE

Initial treatment/vaccine on Wednesday, July 14: SCHEDULE

Initial treatment/vaccine on Thursday, July 15: SCHEDULE

Initial treatment/vaccine on Friday, July 16: SCHEDULE

For more information, read Rabies: Questions and Answers.

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The Henderson County Department of Public Health has received an Eat Smart, Move More NC Community Grant for 2010-2012 to fund local physical activity projects targeting youth ages 9 to 14. More...

Read the report—Impact of School Nurse Presence on Early Releases Due to Illness and Teacher Time Devoted to Health Issues: Years 1 & 2 Report or the Abstract

Free H1N1 shots are still available at our immunization clinic during regular clinic hours. For more information about H1N1 visit Henderson County Flu.

The Department of Public Health's Programs & Services brochure is also available in Spanish. To request a copy, contact Linda Charping at (828) 694-6063.

Effective December 1, 2009, the NC DPH Immunization Branch has changed the availability of certain vaccines. Children who qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program will continue to get the vaccines at no cost, however some families will now be responsible for the cost of vaccines that are recommended but not required. This change is a result of significant budget cuts to North Carolina’s vaccine program. We regret that we are no longer able to offer all recommended childhood vaccines and some adult vaccines at no cost.

Where can I find dental care? Who provides medical transportation? Answers to these questions and others are in our updated Community Resources for Health and Wellness brochure. A Spanish version is available as well.

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1200 Spartanburg Hwy.
Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-4223

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(828) 694-6018

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Clinic Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
8:00 - 4:30
Thursday 9:30 - 6:00

Immunization Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Friday
8:00 - 11:30, 1:00 - 4:00
Thursday
9:30 - 12:30, 2:00 - 5:30

Clinic and Immunization services are closed from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the 3rd Wednesday of each month for staff training.

The Department of Public Health is a public service agency of
Henderson County Government.

Mission Statement : Assess the health of the community and assure that its health needs are met by preventing diseases and promoting wellness through the delivery of clinical, environmental, and community health and educational services.

Notice of Privacy To Our Clients As of April 14, 2003, the Henderson County Department of Public Health implemented the Federal Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and HIPAA Privacy Policies of Henderson County Governement. HIPAA regulates how protected health information about an individual can be used and disclosed and the rights of an individual regarding their medical information and privacy. Please read our Notice of Privacy. If you have any questions, please call Terri Arrington or Vicky Dillon at 692-4223. Espanol Notificacion de las practicas.

Henderson County Department of Public Health
1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-4223