Yancey County Health Department

04/25/2026

04/08/2026

As we continue celebrating Public Health Week, we’re excited to introduce you to our team!

Public health has many layers, and it takes a lot of different people and programs working together to keep our community healthy.

Click through each photo and read the captions to learn more about what our staff is up to every day and the impact each department has right here in Yancey County 💙

04/07/2026

Happy Public Health Week from your Yancey County Health Department 💚

This is your local public health crew—the same folks you see at the clinic, out in the community, at events, and working behind the scenes every day.

We’re here for you through it all… check-ups, vaccines, health questions, public health emergencies, and everything in between.

We’re proud to take care of our neighbors ❤️

Thanks for letting us be part of your lives!

04/06/2026

It’s Public Health Week! 💙

Public health is more than what you see—it’s the everyday work happening behind the scenes to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community.

We’re proud to serve Yancey County through the programs, services, and support we provide each day. This week, we’ll be highlighting the many ways our team works to keep our community healthy and thriving.

Follow along as we shine a light on public health in action!

04/03/2026

Yancey County Health Department will be closed today 4/3 in observation of Good Friday ✝️

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

We are all set up and ready for snack + story at YCPL-Yancey County Public Library 💚 Come enjoy an ants on a log!

03/25/2026

Come join us and YCPL-Yancey County Public Library tomorrow (3/26) at 11:00 AM for a fun, hands-on story time! We’ll be making a classic healthy snack—ants on a log—with all materials provided.

March is National Nutrition Month, and we’re excited to partner with the library to promote healthy habits, good nutrition, and a love of reading in our community. 💚🤎🐜📚

03/25/2026

We’re celebrating a big win for our WIC team! 🎉

They’ve reached the highest participation rate our program has ever seen, and we couldn’t be more proud. Because of their hard work, more families in our community are getting the support they need to stay healthy and thrive 💛

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program helps pregnant women, new moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services. It’s designed to make sure families have the resources they need during some of the most important stages of life.

If you or someone you know could benefit from WIC, we’re here to help! Learn more or get started here:
👉 https://sites.google.com/view/yanceycountyhealthdepartment/departments/women-infants-children?authuser=0

03/19/2026

FREE Dental Day, May 7th! Yancey County Residents!😁
In honor of National Smile Awareness Month, Toe River Project Access is partnering with Mt. Mitchell Dentistry to give back to our community! The amazing dentists and staff are volunteering their time to help those who are uninsured and have limited financial resources smile brighter.

📍 131 E Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Free Services include:
✅ Cleaning
✅ Exam
✅ X-rays
✅ Fillings
✅ Extractions

📞 Call 828-606-6428 to schedule your appointment today!
Do NOT call the practice—they will send you back to us. Call Toe River Project Access.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot and make this May full of smiles! 😁

03/18/2026

🥗 What does a “healthy plate” actually look like?

It’s simpler than you think 👇

✔️ Half your plate = fruits & vegetables
✔️ ¼ = lean protein (chicken, beans, eggs)
✔️ ¼ = grains (rice, pasta, bread)
✔️ Add a dairy or calcium-rich option if you can

💡 You don’t have to be perfect—just aim for balance over time.

👉 Start with your next meal!

03/17/2026

Yancey County Health Department will open at 10:00 am tomorrow, 3/17. ☃️