Fun for All Ages at Ashe County Safety Day [Jefferson, NC] – If you are looking for a fun filled day with family and friends, while learning about safety and interacting with emergency personnel and law enforcement, this is the event for you! The Ashe County Safety Day is an educational event that is […]
Mosquito and Tick-borne Diseases
As weather warms, “Tip and Toss” to eliminate mosquito breeding areas [BOONE, NC] – Mosquito-and tick-borne diseases are most commonly acquired from June to September, but residents of Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties can “Tip and Toss” to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and take preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites. […]
Public Health Advisory: Legionnaire’s Disease in Three Persons Who Visited the Same Hotel in Blowing Rock, NC.
[BLOWING ROCK, NC] – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) has been notified of three confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s disease in persons who stayed at or visited the Meadowbrook Inn & Suites during the 10 days before illness onset; all were treated and are recovering. AppHealthCare is currently investigating to identify potential sources of exposure to […]
WIC Program Offers Support for Families
(BOONE, NC) – More families than ever are finding it hard to put healthy food on their dinner tables. For young children, a lack of good nutrition can put them at risk for health problems and problems in school. North Carolina’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps low-income families meet the nutritional needs of […]
Recalls of Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Products for Listeria Monocytogenes
[Boone, NC] Over the past few weeks there have been large recalls of frozen fruit and vegetable products for listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 358 consumer products from over 42 separate brands have been affected by this recall, and it continues to grow. The link the recalled frozen products can be found is: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm498841.htm The following guidance is […]