Catawba County Public Health

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QuitlineNC has trained To***co Quit Coaches who know ways to make quitting to***co or va**ng easier. They offer friendly...
04/12/2026

QuitlineNC has trained To***co Quit Coaches who know ways to make quitting to***co or va**ng easier. They offer friendly support and practical tips that really work and guidance is individualized. You may be eligible for ni****ne patches, gum or lozenges at no cost. Coaches can assist in English, Spanish and more than 200 other languages. The help is confidential and is offered at no cost to you. It’s also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
QuitlineNC really works. People who get help from the Quitline are more than twice as likely to quit for good.
To enroll: Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or text "Ready" to 34191
More information: https://quitlinenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov/index.html

QuitlineNC cuenta con entrenadores especializados en dejar de consumir tabaco que conocen métodos para facilitar el proceso de dejar de fumar o vapear. Ofrecen apoyo amable, consejos prácticos que realmente funcionan y orientación personalizada. Es posible que sea elegible para recibir parches de nicotina, chicles o pastillas sin costo alguno. Los entrenadores pueden brindar asistencia en inglés, español y más de 200 idiomas adicionales. La ayuda es confidencial y se ofrece sin costo para usted. También está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.
QuitlineNC realmente funciona. Las personas que reciben ayuda de Quitline tienen más del doble de probabilidades de dejar el tabaco de manera definitiva.
Para inscribirse: Llame al 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra 'Ready' al 34191.
Más información: https://quitlinenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov/index.html

Don’t let your vaccine status hold you back! Catawba County Public Health offers travel vaccines. Vaccines need to be gi...
04/09/2026

Don’t let your vaccine status hold you back!

Catawba County Public Health offers travel vaccines. Vaccines need to be given at least two weeks before you travel so they have time to work, so make your appointment today! To determine eligibility and cost, call (828) 695-5881 or visit https://bit.ly/3jDmbLw.

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¡No dejes que tu estado de vacunación te detenga!

Salud Pública del Condado de Catawba ofrece vacunas para viajeros. Las vacunas deben administrarse al menos dos semanas antes del viaje para que tengan tiempo de surtir efecto, así que pide tu cita hoy mismo. Para consultar sobre tu elegibilidad y el costo, llama al (828) 695-5881 o visita https://bit.ly/3jDmbLw.

Are your groceries not going as far as they used to? WIC food packages contain groceries that families commonly buy. The...
04/08/2026

Are your groceries not going as far as they used to? 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.

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¿Sus compras no le alcanzan tanto como antes? Los paquetes de alimentos de WIC contienen alimentos que las familias suelen comprar. Pueden incluir frutas y verduras frescas, leche, huevos ¡y más! Si tiene un hijo menor de 5 años, está embarazada, dio a luz recientemente o está amamantando, podría ser elegible para WIC. Llame al (828) 695-5884 para consultar si es elegible.

5 Tips to De-Stress1. Take care of your body2. Breathe3. Meditate for 5 minutes4. Go to bed before 11 PM5. Let go of you...
04/07/2026

5 Tips to De-Stress
1. Take care of your body
2. Breathe
3. Meditate for 5 minutes
4. Go to bed before 11 PM
5. Let go of your day every night

For more resources on managing stress: https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/stress?query=

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5 consejos para desestresarte
1. Cuida tu cuerpo
2. Respira
3. Medita 5 minutos
4. Acuéstate antes de las 23:00
5. Deja ir tu día cada noche
Para más recursos sobre cómo lidiar con el estrés: https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/stress?query=

Step 1. Plan your trip.Step 2. Make your travel vaccine appointment.Before you travel, ask your healthcare provider if y...
04/04/2026

Step 1. Plan your trip.
Step 2. Make your travel vaccine appointment.

Before you travel, ask your healthcare provider if your vaccines are up to date. Catawba County Public Health offers travel vaccines. To determine eligibility and cost, call (828) 695-5881 or visit https://bit.ly/3jDmbLw .

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Paso 1. Planifique su viaje.
Paso 2. Programe su cita para la vacuna de viaje.

Antes de viajar, pregunte a su proveedor de atención médica si tiene sus vacunas al día. El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Catawba ofrece vacunas de viaje. Para consultar la elegibilidad y el costo, llame al (828) 695-5881 o visite https://bit.ly/3jDmbLw.

Catawba County Public Health will be closed today at 11:30am and will reopen at 1:30pm. We will also be closed tomorrow,...
04/02/2026

Catawba County Public Health will be closed today at 11:30am and will reopen at 1:30pm.

We will also be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, 2026 for the Good Friday holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 8am.

You may be eligible for WIC, but not know it! Some women and children are automatically income eligible. More informatio...
04/01/2026

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.

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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.

No matter your gender, favorite flavor of ice cream, race, where you live or whatever it may be, we all have one thing i...
03/31/2026

No matter your gender, favorite flavor of ice cream, race, where you live or whatever it may be, we all have one thing in common: We all age. It is unavoidable; but how we deal with the challenges it throws at us are avoidable. Take a look at the following resources to learn tips and tricks on how to deal with aging: https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/aging?query=.

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No importa su género, sabor de helado favorito, raza, dónde viva o lo que sea, todos tenemos una cosa en común: todos envejecemos. Es inevitable; pero cómo lidiamos con los desafíos que se presenten es evitable. Consulte los siguientes recursos para aprender consejos y trucos sobre cómo lidiar con el envejecimiento: https://catawbacountync.crediblemind.com/topics/aging?query=

1 in 4 Hot Car Deaths happen when kids get into cars and can’t get out.Prevent heatstroke:🔒Always lock your car.🔑Keep ke...
03/30/2026

1 in 4 Hot Car Deaths happen when kids get into cars and can’t get out.
Prevent heatstroke:
🔒Always lock your car.
🔑Keep keys out of children’s reach.
Visit NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke to learn more.

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Para los niños, los autos estacionados pueden parecer un lugar divertido para jugar, pero se calientan rápido y pueden sobrecalentarse rápidamente.
Evita la hipertermia:
🔒Cierra siempre el auto con llave.
🔑Mantén las llaves fuera del alcance de los niños.
Visita NHTSA.gov/Hipertermia para saber más.

Did you know that toxins in ci******es and vapes can contribute to wrinkles? Quit va**ng to help keep your skin looking ...
03/29/2026

Did you know that toxins in ci******es and vapes can contribute to wrinkles? Quit va**ng to help keep your skin looking fresh, clear, and acne free.
Live V**e Free is a free, confidential service for teens ages 13-17 who want to quit va**ng. Teens can access free, 24/7 coaching and support over text – no phone call required.
💬 Text “VAPEFREENC” to 873373
📝 https://livevapefree.com/

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¿Sabías que las toxinas de los ci*******os y vapes pueden contribuir a la aparición de arrugas? Deja de vapear para mantener tu piel fresca, limpia y sin acné.
Live V**e Free es un servicio gratuito y confidencial para adolescentes de 13 a 17 años que desean dejar de vapear. Los adolescentes pueden acceder a apoyo y asesoramiento gratuito las 24 horas del día a través de mensajes de texto, sin necesidad de hacer llamadas.
💬 Textea “VAPEFREENC” al 873373
📝 https://livevapefree.com/

Not all nutrition advice is created equal. Fight off flashy fads and stick with habits that support your long‑term healt...
03/28/2026

Not all nutrition advice is created equal. Fight off flashy fads and stick with habits that support your long‑term health!

Get science‑backed guidance for building sustainable, healthful routines, and consider seeing an RDN: sm.eatright.org/faddiet

Address

3070 11th Avenue Dr SE
Hickory, NC
28602

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18286955800

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