(JEFFERSON, NC) – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) would like to introduce the Outreach and Enrollment program that is working to increase access to health care for residents in Ashe and Alleghany counties. AppHealthCare has received funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help residents get access to affordable health insurance coverage. […]
Child Care Centers Awarded Preparedness Mini Grants
Watauga County child care centers awarded funds to improve emergency preparedness for children with special health care needs BOONE, NC—Four Watauga County child care centers were awarded mini grants to enhance their abilities to prepare for emergencies and provide additional supports for children with special health care needs. Little Jewels Home Child Care of […]
AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) awarded 1.5 million dollar grant
AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) awarded 1.5 million dollar grant to improve community outcomes for maternal and child health in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes Counties (BOONE, NC)— AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) was awarded a three-year grant for 1.5 million dollars to improve birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality and improve child health 0-5 in […]
Appalachian District Health Department Launching New Brand and Logo
[BOONE, NC] – The Appalachian District Health Department will be launching a new brand and logo that better represents our commitment to care for our community through service to our patients and our community. The Appalachian District Health Department was established in 1933 and covers Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties. The health department provides many […]
Appalachian District Health Department awarded grant to strengthen the system of services for children and youth with special health care needs
(BOONE, NC)—The Appalachian District Health Department was awarded a three-year grant to strengthen the systems of care that impact families with children and youth with special health care needs in Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga Counties. The Innovative Approaches initiative, funded by the NC Division of Public Health Children and Youth Branch, will partner with families, […]