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Get checked! Regular mammograms (also known as screening mammograms) can help doctors find breast cancer early, sometime...
10/16/2026

Get checked! Regular mammograms (also known as screening mammograms) can help doctors find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may qualify for a free mammogram. For more information: bcccp.dph.ncdhhs.gov/Eligibility.asp

Vaccine protection goes down over time, that's why people can get vaccines to protect them from respiratory illnesses ev...
10/15/2026

Vaccine protection goes down over time, that's why people can get vaccines to protect them from respiratory illnesses every year. The best way to prevent catching and getting very sick from a respiratory virus is to get vaccinated in the fall by the end of October.

La protección que brindan las vacunas disminuye con el tiempo, por eso las personas pueden vacunarse cada año para protegerse contra enfermedades respiratorias. La mejor manera de prevenir el contagio y enfermarse gravemente por un virus respiratorio es vacunarse en otoño antes de que termine octubre.

Get the most out of your grocery budget with WIC! WIC food packages contain groceries that families commonly buy. They c...
10/14/2026

Get the most out of your grocery budget with WIC! WIC food packages contain groceries that families commonly buy. They can include fresh produce, milk, eggs and more! If you have a child under age 5 or are pregnant, have recently delivered a baby or are breastfeeding, you may be eligible for WIC. Call (828) 695-5884 to see if you might be eligible.

¡Aprovecha al máximo tu presupuesto de comestibles con WIC! Los paquetes de alimentos de WIC contienen alimentos que las familias suelen comprar. Pueden incluir frutas y verduras frescas, leche, huevos y más. Si tienes un hijo menor de 5 años, estás embarazada, has dado a luz recientemente o estás amamantando, podrías ser elegible para WIC. Llama al (828) 695-5884 para consultar si eres elegible.

Are you looking for ways to take better care of yourself, but don’t know where to start? You're not alone. Humans are co...
10/14/2026

Are you looking for ways to take better care of yourself, but don’t know where to start? You're not alone. Humans are complex and we need physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care.

Check out the CredibleMind Self-Care Topic Center for tips and resources at https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/self-care

¿Está buscando maneras de cuidarse mejor, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? No está solo. Los humanos somos complejos y necesitamos cuidado físico, mental, emocional y espiritual.
Consulte el Centro de Temas de Cuidado Personal de CredibleMind para obtener consejos y recursos en https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/self-care

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by keeping a healthy ...
10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by keeping a healthy weight and exercising regularly. It is important to talk to your doctor about your risk factors. They can help you decide how often to get a screening mammogram. Catawba County Public Health offers the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) where eligible people can access free breast cancer screenings. To determine if you are eligible and to make an appointment, call (828) 695-4445.

It's National Case Management Week and we are celebrating the wonderful people who do very important work here at Public...
10/12/2026

It's National Case Management Week and we are celebrating the wonderful people who do very important work here at Public Health. Our Care Management team consists of social workers, nurses and admin staff who help pregnant women and at-risk children get the care and resources they need. This could mean making sure a pregnant mom can get to prenatal appointments, that a newborn is healthy, and that children have what they need (like diapers, clothes and food) to grow up well. These ladies have many success stories that could move you to tears. Thank you to our Care Managers, who work hard every day to help some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Respiratory vaccines given during pregnancy help protect both the mother and baby from getting sick. Pregnant women who ...
10/12/2026

Respiratory vaccines given during pregnancy help protect both the mother and baby from getting sick. Pregnant women who get sick with a respiratory virus are more likely to develop a serious illness and may need to go to the hospital. These vaccines can also protect babies from getting sick even after they are born. If you are pregnant, talk to your health care provider about getting your respiratory vaccines.

Las vacunas respiratorias administradas durante el embarazo ayudan a proteger tanto a la madre como al bebé contra enfermedades. Las mujeres embarazadas que se enferman con un virus respiratorio tienen más probabilidades de desarrollar una enfermedad grave y pueden necesitar ser hospitalizadas. Estas vacunas también pueden proteger a los bebés incluso después de nacer. Si está embarazada, hable con su proveedor de atención médica sobre la vacunación respiratoria.

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10/09/2026

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You may be eligible for WIC, but not know it! Some women and children are automatically income eligible. More informatio...
10/07/2026

You may be eligible for WIC, but not know it! Some women and children are automatically income eligible. More information is in the photo. Call WIC at (828) 695-5884 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.

Quizás sea elegible para WIC, ¡pero no lo sepas! Algunas mujeres y niños son elegibles automáticamente según sus ingresos. Más información en la foto. Llame a WIC al (828) 695-5884 para ver si califica y programar una cita.

The North Carolina Public Health Association has named Catawba County Public Health as the Sarah Morrow Health Departmen...
10/05/2026

The North Carolina Public Health Association has named Catawba County Public Health as the Sarah Morrow Health Department of the Year at its annual awards ceremony on October 1. The award recognizes the department’s work to protect and improve the health of all Catawba County residents.

“This award is one of the highest honors a health department in North Carolina can achieve and it represents the tremendous effort each of our team members puts into their work each day to serve the people of Catawba County,” said Catawba County Public Health Director Jennifer McCracken.

Projects highlighted in the nomination include the Linking Inmates to Health Resources initiative, which fills gaps related to the Social Determinants of Health for inmates prior to release; the Walk Your Block initiative, which advances healthier, safer communities; our Social Connection Plan, which addresses social connection as a protective health factor for both mental and physical health; Initiatives with youth-serving organizations to address youth mental health and offering a free online mental health platform for all county residents; and the Public Health Farmers Market, which offers residents access to nutritious local produce. These projects would not have been possible without the investment of individuals and agencies across the county.

This is the third state-level award that has recognized Catawba County Public Health’s work this year. Earlier this year, Health Director Jennifer McCracken was recognized as state Health Director of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors and William “Bill” Pitts III was recognized as the Carl Durham Award recipient from the North Carolina Association of Boards of Health.

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Hickory, NC
28602

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