Transylvania Public Health

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

Due to a water issue in the Community Services Building, all health department services are closed to the public for the rest of the day. Staff are available by phone and email.

10/20/2025

10/02/2025

Even with the federal government shutdown, Transylvania County WIC remains open at this time.

We encourage WIC participants to keep using their benefits, attending appointments, and accessing services just like normal. Participants can see their available benefits on the EBT Edge app.

Transylvania Public Health is monitoring this rapidly changing situation and will share updates as soon as we learn more.

09/26/2025

It’s Official: Helene – One Year of Healing Program Revealed

On Saturday, September 27, our community will gather at the Brevard Music Center for a day of reflection, connection, and renewal. One year after Hurricane Helene, we’ll honor our shared journey—and look ahead to a stronger, more resilient future.

Here’s what you can expect:

🌿 Storytelling Circles – powerful voices from across our community

🛠️ Interactive Workshops – resilience, preparedness, and healing in action

🏠 Community Resource Fair – mental health support, food access, financial tools, and recovery resources

🎶 Live Music, Food & Family Activities – celebrating resilience through joy and togetherness

💜 Gratitude & Recognition – honoring those who stood by our community in rebuilding and recovery

This event is free and open to all. Come as you are—leave connected, inspired, and renewed.

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

🌿 Healing is at the heart of this day. 🌿

No matter your path, there’s a place for you. Join us at Searcy Hall during Helene: One Year of Healing, where faith leaders from across our community guide us through moments of hope, healing, and connection.

🕙 10:00 AM – Community Church
Pastor Bill Hill (Temple Community Church, Brevard)

🕚 11:00 AM – Baptist Gathering
Pastors Abe Stratton (Bethany Baptist Church & Andrew White (Grace Baptist, Brevard)

🕛 12:00 PM – Spanish-language Christian Gathering
Pastor Rigoberto Miranda (Iglesia Oasis de Esperanza, Brevard)
👉 In partnership with El Centro Comunitario Hispano-Americano of Transylvania County

🕐 1:00 PM – Protestant Gathering
Pastor Ken Albright (Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Brevard)

🕑 2:00 PM – Interfaith / Interspiritual Gathering
Dr. Rob Field (Center for Spiritual Wisdom, Brevard)

✨ All are welcome. Come as you are. Leave with renewed spirit.

📅 Saturday, Sept 27 | Brevard Music Center | Free & Open to All
This recovery project is funded in part by a grant from the American Red Cross.

09/25/2025

09/17/2025

Transylvania Public Health will be offering flu vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older on Friday, October 10 by appointment only. This year, all doses are preservative free.

Make your appointment online at https://transylvaniacounty.as.me/flu2025 or call us at 828-884-3135.

08/08/2025

08/07/2025

🌸 Did you know that World Breastfeeding Week is also WIC Breastfeeding Week?
All across North Carolina, WIC is proud to support families with care that’s personal, practical, and rooted in respect.
🤱 From breastfeeding peer counselors to lactation experts, nutritious foods, breast pumps, and one-on-one support—WIC walks alongside families every step of the way.
Breastfeeding is a journey. You don’t have to walk it alone.
➡️ Ready to get started? Complete the WIC Referral Form today: ncdhhs.gov/ncwicreferral

08/04/2025

🌍 It's World Breastfeeding Week!
This year’s theme is Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.
Throughout North Carolina, we recognize that breastfeeding success doesn’t happen in isolation—it takes strong systems, consistent support, and community care.
🤱🏽 NCDHHS is committed to building long-term support through policy, partnerships, and accessible resources that meet families where they are.

Let’s kick off the week by honoring families and those who support them! 💛
🔗 https://waba.org.my/wbw/